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What did the narrator's mother say to her after seeing Luke's burned leg?
What did the narrator's mother say to her after seeing Luke's burned leg?
What did they put on Luke's face and chest for the fever?
What did they put on Luke's face and chest for the fever?
Why did they not give Luke hospital drugs?
Why did they not give Luke hospital drugs?
Who tended to Luke on the second night?
Who tended to Luke on the second night?
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Who does the narrator ask about the incident?
Who does the narrator ask about the incident?
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What job did the narrator get to get away from the junkyard?
What job did the narrator get to get away from the junkyard?
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What method did the narrator use to cool Luke's burned leg?
What method did the narrator use to cool Luke's burned leg?
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What was the shortcut that Dad devised for draining the fuel tanks?
What was the shortcut that Dad devised for draining the fuel tanks?
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Why was Luke unable to get out of his gasoline-soaked jeans?
Why was Luke unable to get out of his gasoline-soaked jeans?
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What did the narrator use to make the Rescue Remedy homeopathic for Mother?
What did the narrator use to make the Rescue Remedy homeopathic for Mother?
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What happened to Luke when he struck flint to steel with the cutting torch?
What happened to Luke when he struck flint to steel with the cutting torch?
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Why did Dad and Luke have to drain the gasoline from the cars?
Why did Dad and Luke have to drain the gasoline from the cars?
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Study Notes
Mother's Reaction to Luke's Injury
- The narrator's mother said to her, "Oh my God."
- She was shocked and frightened.
Treating Luke's Fever
- Luke had a high fever.
- His face and chest were covered in cool, damp towels.
Reasons for Avoiding Hospital Drugs
- The narrator's parents had no insurance for Luke.
- They couldn't afford expensive hospital drugs.
Luke's Second-Night Care
- After the initial incident, the narrator's mother took care of Luke on the second night.
### Seeking Information
- The narrator asked Dad about the incident.
Narrator's New Job
- The narrator got a job at a local grocery store to escape the junkyard.
Cooling Luke's Burned Leg
- To cool Luke's burned leg, the narrator used a hose with running water.
Shortcut for Draining Fuel Tanks
- Dad devised a quicker way to drain the fuel tanks.
- He punctured the tanks with a drill.
### Luke's Gasoline-Soaked Jeans
- The gasoline soaked into Luke’s jeans, making them stiff.
- He couldn’t get them off.
Homeopathic Remedy
- The narrator used a vial of Rescue Remedy homeopathic.
- She mixed the homeopathic drops with water and gave it to the mother.
- The mother drank the homeopathic remedy for the shock.
Luke's Injury During Welding
- Luke's pants caught fire while working with a cutting torch.
- He had struck flint to steel while holding the torch to a car chassis.
- The spark flew onto his pants, causing them to ignite.
Reason for Draining Gasoline
- Dad and Luke were draining gasoline from the vehicles.
- The cars were going to be junked.
- They needed to empty the fuel tanks to avoid accidents.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 6-7 of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' by answering questions about homeopathic remedy, draining gasoline from cars, and the shortcut devised by Dad. Choose the correct answers and see how well you remember the details from the book.