10 Questions
What was Jamie doing when the fire got out of control?
Burning leaves as part of his chores
Why did Jamie start shouting for his mom?
Because he realized help was needed to put out the fire
Where was Jamie's mom when he first started shouting for help?
In the kitchen sewing school clothes
What did Jamie's mom bring with her when she came out of the house?
An old blanket
What did Jamie's mom do with the blanket?
She threw it into the irrigation ditch
What was the narrator's reaction to the fire's spread?
Frustrated and exhausted
What indicates the fire seemed difficult to contain?
Fire was everywhere, crossing barriers effortlessly
Where was Mom and what was she doing during the fire?
At the pigpen, flailing with a soggy blanket
How did the narrator's physical condition contribute to their feelings of helplessness?
Tired, in pain, and feeling overwhelmed
What was the geographical challenge the narrator and Mom faced in containing the fire?
The fire had crossed a small irrigation ditch and rocky swale
Study Notes
The Hero: Story Summary
- The story revolves around 14-year-old Jamie, who is struggling to control a fire that has gotten out of hand while doing his chores.
The Fire Incident
- Jamie has been burning leaves, but the fire has spread out of control, causing fear and desperation.
- He attempts to put out the fire with a shovel, but realizes he needs help and shouts for his mom.
The Family's Response
- Jamie's mom, initially sewing school clothes at the kitchen table, responds to his cries for help and rushes to the scene.
- Jamie's sister, Marie, is also involved, instructed by their mom to stay in the yard.
The Fight Against the Fire
- Jamie's mom brings an old blanket to put out the fire, but it's not effective against the rapidly spreading flames.
- The fire jumps across the irrigation ditch, a natural barrier, and spreads to the pigpen area.
Jamie's Emotional Struggle
- Jamie feels overwhelmed and defeated, with his efforts seemingly in vain, and considers giving up.
- He's physically exhausted, with his eyes stinging, throat raw, and body strained from fighting the fire.
The book The Hero is about 14-year-old Jamie. In this part of the story, Jamie has been burning some leaves as part of his chores, and the fire has gotten out of control.
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