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What reason does Mr. Robert give for warning the Watsons about Collier's Landing?
What reason does Mr. Robert give for warning the Watsons about Collier's Landing?
- The water is too cold for swimming.
- It is a popular fishing spot.
- A little boy drowned there in a whirlpool. (correct)
- There are dangerous animals in the area.
How does Kenny react to Byron's Wool Pooh story?
How does Kenny react to Byron's Wool Pooh story?
- He becomes frightened and decides to leave.
- He believes it and warns Joey about the danger.
- He dismisses it as nonsense and chooses to go to Collier's Landing. (correct)
- He is intrigued and wants to learn more.
What event causes Kenny to feel a sense of panic while in the water?
What event causes Kenny to feel a sense of panic while in the water?
- He realizes he has lost track of time.
- The rocks slip from under his feet and he is caught in a whirlpool. (correct)
- He can't find Byron or Joey nearby.
- He sees a fish swimming past him.
What does Kenny begin to visualize as he struggles in the whirlpool?
What does Kenny begin to visualize as he struggles in the whirlpool?
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What is Byron's reaction upon rescuing Kenny from the water?
What is Byron's reaction upon rescuing Kenny from the water?
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Study Notes
The Watson Family Fishing Trip
- Mr. Robert warns the Watsons to avoid Collier's Landing due to a drowning incident.
- Kenny ignores the warning, viewing it as an opportunity for a "Fantastic Adventure," despite Joey's reluctance and Byron's attempts to scare him with the "Wool Pooh" story.
- The "Wool Pooh" is Byron's exaggerated interpretation of a whirlpool, which he claims is Winnie the Pooh's evil twin brother.
- Kenny disregards the warning sign at Collier's Landing, believing it was placed by Joe Collier to deter swimmers.
- While attempting to catch fish, Kenny loses his footing and gets caught in a whirlpool.
- Kenny struggles against the current and believes he sees the "Wool Pooh" pulling him underwater.
- He imagines Joey as an angel urging him to swim to the surface.
- Byron rescues Kenny from the whirlpool.
- Byron is shaken by the experience and shows genuine concern for Kenny.
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