Question: CHAPTER XVIII

THE MEETING ON THE ROAD

There was an intense silence, following the announcement of Jason Sparr that he intended to send Dave and his chums to prison for attempting to blow up the hotel. In the meantime the hotel man and the constable got down from the seat of the covered wagon.

"I've got the warrants fer the arrest, boys," said Constable Hickson, somewhat importantly.

"Mr. Sparr, I'd like a word with you," said Dave, as calmly as he could speak under the circumstances.

"I ain't got no more to say than I've said," returned Jason Sparr, stubbornly. "You done it, and I can prove it! The constable is going to do his duty and arrest you!"

"Dave, I--I won't stand for it!" whispered Phil, hoarsely. "It's terrible! I--I can't stand it!" And he began to back away.

"Hi, there! stop!" yelled the hotel man. "Stop him, Hickson! Don't let him get away!"

"You sha'n't arrest me for nothing!" cried the shipowner's son, and like a flash he turned around and started off on a run.

"Come back here, Phil!" called out Dave. "Come back! You are making a mistake by running away!"

But Phil did not hear, nor did Ben and Buster, who had also taken to their heels. Roger ran a few steps, then halted, and came back to our hero's side.

"You are right, Dave," he said. "It's best to face the music."

Phil, Ben, and Buster had turned towards Oak Hall. Phil was in the lead, but the others soon caught up to him. 1. Who had an issue with their voice when they tried to speak?
2. What was he accused of?
3. Did he confess?
4. Who wanted to jail him?
5. Who was seated in the wagon?
6. Who had proof?
7. Who ran first?
8. What was his fathers job?
9. Who went with him when he took off?
10. Were the accusers ok with them running? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Phil
2. attempting to blow up the hotel.
3. no
4. Constable Hickson
5. the hotel man and the constable
6. Jason Sparre it
7. Phil
8. shipowner
9. Ben and Buster
10. no

Question: CHAPTER I

THE COMMODORE'S CUP

The breeze had dropped as the tide ebbed, and _Red Rose_ plunged languidly across the shining swell. Faint mist obscured the horizon and the yachts engaged in the fifty-mile race had vanished, although Wyndham thought he had not long since distinguished a sail in the distance. He was curious about this because if he had seen canvas it was _Deva_'s, and her skipper had probably seen _Red Rose_. The rest of the fleet was scattered about to the north. Wyndham had noted their positions carefully before the haze rolled up. He wanted to win and meant to leave nothing to chance.

In the meantime, the yacht crept slowly through the sparkling water, close-hauled to a light wind that Wyndham knew would not last. Her canvas, tapering in a tall white pyramid, swayed with a regular heave against the sky. In her shadow, the sea was a cool, luminous green, but the sun was hot and Wyndham had taken off his coat. He wore a white jersey, blue trousers, and very neat white shoes. His age was twenty-six, his figure was thin but athletic, and the molding of his face was good. On the whole, he was a handsome man and was generally marked by a careless, twinkling smile. The smile, however, was to some extent deceptive, and at times his blue eyes were hard. Wyndham was popular; he had a way of inspiring confidence, and knew and used his talent.

Marston, who sat on the yacht's coaming, splicing a rope, trusted Wyndham far. Marston's round face was burned red and generally wore a look of tranquil good-humor; his mouth was large and his eyes were calm. People thought him dull and he was not clever, but Wyndham knew his comrade's stability. Although Bob was honest and trustful, he was firm. It was characteristic that the splice he slowly made was very neat. 1. What is the name of this chapter?
2. Is this the beginning of the book?
3. Who is the person in this story?
4. Who was watching a race?
5. What did he want to do?
6. What obscured his line of sight?
7. What was he wearing?
8. Did he have on shorts?
9. What did he have on?
10. What color pants?
11. What color was his eyes?
12. How old was he?
13. Is he fat? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. THE COMMODORE'S CUP
2. Yes
3. Red Rose
4. Wyndham
5. He wanted to win
6. Faint mist
7. a white jersey,
8. no
9. very neat white shoes.
10. blue
11. blue eyes
12. twenty-six
13. no

Question: American sign language has an interesting history. Although there have always been deaf individuals in America, the history really begins in 1817. Before 1817 deaf people communicated by using "home signs". Gestures were individually created and used within the home for simple communication. There were no schools or formal sign language training for the deaf.

So, why was 1817 an important date? Well, the story begins with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. Gallaudet met his neighbor's daughter Alice Cogswell. Alice was the young deaf daughter of Dr. Mason Cogswell from Hartford, Connecticut. Gallaudet began teaching Alice to read and write a few simple words. Excited by the success Dr. Cogswell encouraged Gallaudet to establish a school for the deaf. Cogswell raised the money and Gallaudet traveled to Britain to learn the methods used there. However, the schools refused to share their instructional techniques and methods.

While in London, there happened to be a demonstration of the French method of deaf education. Britain was using an oral method of instruction; however, the French method used signs. Gallaudet was fascinated with the method and was able to meet with the instructor, Sicard, and his two deaf pupils, Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc. Sicard agreed to teach Gallaudet his method and Gallaudet went to Paris to learn French signs. After a while, Gallaudet wished to return home and convinced Clerc to go with him and help him establish the school. The trip home was a 52-day voyage during which Clerc taught Gallaudet French signs and Gallaudet taught Clerc English.

On April 15, 1817, Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet established what is currently known as the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut. The opening of the first school for the deaf can be viewed as one of the most important events in current deaf culture. 1. When did the sign language begin?
2. How did deaf people communicate before that?
3. What were those exactly?
4. Why couldn't they just take a class on it?
5. Who was Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?
6. Was he successful?
7. What did he do after that?
8. What happened while he was over there?
9. What method did Britain use?
10. What was different about the French?
11. What did he think about it?
12. Who did he meet there?
13. Was there anyone else?
14. Who?
15. Were they instructors also?
16. Who were they?
17. Was he able to learn their method?
18. Where?
19. Did he go back to Ameria after that?
20. How long did that take?
21. Did he ever start a school?
22. When?
23. Where? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. 1817
2. by using "home signs"
3. Gestures were created and used within each home.
4. There were no schools or formal training
5. He met his neighbors daughter Alice and taught her to read and write.
6. Yes
7. He traveled to Britain to learn their methods but they refused to share.
8. There was a demonstration of the French method
9. Oral method
10. They used signs.
11. He was fascinated.
12. The instructor Sicard
13. Yes
14. Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc
15. No
16. his two deaf pupils
17. Yes
18. Paris
19. Yes
20. 52 days
21. Yes
22. On April 15, 1817
23. in Hartford, Connecticut