Prolgue-Chapter 6

Reading Check

1. Corn (Chapter 1)

2. A turquoise necklace (Chapter 6)

Short Answer

1. Nathan does not want to go to Las Vegas with his father and his father’s girlfriend, Leandra. Nathan wanted to have some quality time with his father, and he loathes Leandra because he blames her for his parents’ separation. (Chapter 1 and various chapters)

2. Uncle Jet has a pattern of losing jobs and turning up at her door unexpectedly. Most recently, he lost his job in Albuquerque and arrived at her mobile home unannounced. (Chapter 5)

3. Nathan promises to heal the water monster if the water monster helps him find his way back to his grandmother’s home. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-13

Reading Check

1. “Enemy Way” (Chapter 7)

2. A bow guard—a band worn around the wrist when using a bow and arrow to protect against the snap of the bow string after shooting (Chapter 12)

3. Radiation poisoning (Chapter 12)

Short Answer

1. The sand painting reveals Nathan’s inner being to Darkness. The Holy Being sees Nathan’s hope, intelligence, kindness, and courage. As a result, Darkness decides that Nathan is worthy to accompany the water monster.