Unit 4: Lesson 16 “Riding Freedom” Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 1

Turn your Text Book to page 472. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What is the main problem Charlotte faces? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: She became partially blind and now must relearn to drive a coach. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Which of Charlotte’s senses do you think she relied on most after the accident? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Charlotte relied on touch, smell, and sound. She also had a “sixth sense” for dealing with horses. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What do Charlotte’s disguise and desire to drive a coach again tell you about her character? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: She is very determined and will do whatever it takes to do what she loves – working with horses. Copyright © 2012Kelly Mott

What does Charlotte’s goal tell about her? Answer Copyright © 2021 Kelly Mott

Answer: She is determined and persistent. Being a good driver is important to her. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What is the situation in which Charlotte finds herself? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: She wants to prove that she can still drive a coach. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why is James worried that Charlotte might have trouble driving the coach? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Charlotte wears an eye patch, and James is worried about her because of her vision. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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How could Charlotte’s earlier training help her during the storm? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Charlotte could use her retrained senses to find landmarks along the road. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

How does the author use details to describe the storm? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: The author shows the storms wildness with phrases like “came down in washtubs” and “flying in every direction”. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What is the 3rd paragraph on page 412 mostly about? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Charlotte checks the bridge to make sure it will withstand the weight of the stagecoach. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Contrast James and Charlotte’s actions at the bridge. Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: James stays with the passengers, but Charlotte goes to check on how safe the bridge is to cross. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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How do Charlotte’s actions on page 412-413 show she can handle the problems caused by the storm? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: She escorts the passengers to safety and returns for the horses and the coach. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why does the author use so many details to describe how Charlotte checks the bridge? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: The author wants to show how careful Charlotte is about safety and why she thinks the bridge won’t support any extra weight. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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How does the author use language in this scene to create a feeling in the reader? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: The author uses words and details such as “thunder growled,” “groaned,”“raced,” “huddled,” and “anxiously” to create a feeling of danger in the reader. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why are the passengers huddled together and watching anxiously from the other side? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: The passengers see that the river is a few feet below the wheels of the coach. They are worried that Charlotte, the horses, and the stage coach may not make it across the racing river. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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How does driving through the storm help Charlotte resolve her main problem? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: It shows that she can handle the horses and the coach during a crisis. If the weather had been good, her skills may have not been tested as much. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Summarize the events on pages 414-415. Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: As the thunder and lightening strike, Charlotte drives onto the bridge. The bridge rocks and splinters, so Charlotte cracks the whip, causing the horses to run. As the coach reaches the far bank, the bridge collapses. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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