question: Three Central Texas men were honored with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Director's Award in a Tuesday morning ceremony for their heroism in saving the victims of a fiery two car accident.

The accident occurred on March 25 when a vehicle lost control while traveling on a rain-soaked State Highway 6 near Baylor Camp Road. It ran into an oncoming vehicle, leaving the occupants trapped inside as both vehicles burst into flames.

Bonge was the first on the scene and heard children screaming. He broke through a back window and pulled Mallory Smith, 10, and her sister, Megan Smith,9,from the wreckage.

The girls' mother, Beckie Smith, was not with them at the time of the wreck, as they were traveling with their baby sitter, Lisa Bow bin.

Beckie Smith still remembers the sickening feeling she had up on receiving the call informing her of the wreck and the despair as she drove to the scene.

Bozeman and Clemmons arrived shortly after Bonge and helped rescue the other victims and attempted to put out the fires.

"I was nervous," Bozeman said." I don't feel like I'm a hero. I was just doing what anyone should do in that situation. I hope someone would do the same for me."

Everyone at the accident made it out alive, with the victims suffering from nonlife-threatening injuries. Mallory Smith broke both femurs, and Megan had neck and back injuries. Bowbin is still recovering from a broken pelvis, ankle and foot.

The rescuers also were taken to the hospital and treated for cuts and smoke breathing, Bonge said.

In addition, Bozeman not to meet accident victim Anthony Rus so in the hospital after the accident, where Russo presented him with a glass frame inscribed with" Thank you," Bozeman said. Those involved in that fateful encounter on Highway 6 credited God blessing for bringing them together.

"Whatever the circumstances, Tuesday's ceremony provided a time to be grateful for those who put their lives on the line for the lives of complete strangers," Beckie Smith said," We're calling it The Miracle on Highway 6."
1. Did anyone die?
2. Who was credited with bringing everyone together?
3. Who was the first at the accident site?
4. Who were the kids involved?
5. Who is older?
6. Was she unscathed?
7. What were her ailments?
8. and the younger sibling?
9. Was anyone else hurt?
10. Who?
11. What was her relation to the little ones?
12. Where did the incident take place?
13. Who were the other first responders?
14. When did this happen?
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answer: 1. no
2. unknown
3. Bonge
4. Mallory and Megan Smith
5. Mallory
6. no
7. both femurs broken
8. neck and back injuries
9. yes
10. Lisa Bow bin.
11. baby sitter
12. Texas state highway 6
13. Bozeman and Clemmons
14. March 25

question: CHAPTER XXIII

THE LOSS OF THE RAFT

It was so dark under the trees that for the moment Snap did not recognize his chum. Then he uttered an exclamation of commingled wonder and alarm.

"Let go of him!" he cried. "Let go, I say!" and he caught Ham Spink by the arm.

"Capture him, fellows!" shouted Carl Dudder, and at once several of the Spink crowd fell upon Snap.

But Snap was not to be made a prisoner thus easily, and hitting out with all his might he sent Jack Voss reeling to the ground. Then he hit Ike Akley in the nose.

"Ouch!" yelled Ike, and put up his hand, to withdraw it covered with blood. "He has broken my nose!" And he fell back in alarm.

A rough and tumble struggle ensued, in which blows were given and taken freely. Snap was struck in the breast and in the cheek, but not seriously hurt. In the melee Shep managed to squirm free from those who held him and he quickly ranged up by his chum's side.

"What did you say about our outfit?" he panted.

"We've got it," answered Snap. "Come, we had better be going."

"Don't let them get away!" yelled Ham Spink, and made a jab for Snap. But just then the doctor's son hit out desperately and the rich youth received a blow in the mouth that loosened two teeth and caused him to retreat in a hurry.

For the moment the enemy were disconcerted, and taking advantage of this, Snap and Shep started on a run through the dark forest, moving as swiftly as the condition of the ground would permit. The Spink crowd came after them, shouting to them to stop. Carl Dudder called out that he would shoot if they did not halt.
1. Who caught Snap?
2. Who ordered them to do so?
3. Whose nose got broken?
4. Who broke it?
5. Did he kick him in the nose?
6. What did he do then?
7. Who lost some teeth?
8. How many?
9. What friend was able to join Snap?
10. Were did they run to?
11. Who said he would shoot them?
12. Did he actually have a gun?
13. Did Snap get hit?
14. Where?
15. Was he badly hurt?
16. Who did he knock down?
17. Did he put much effort into doing this?
18. How much?
19. What is this chapter called?
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answer: 1. The Spink crowd fell upon Snap
2. Carl Dudder
3. Ike
4. Snap
5. No
6. he hit him.
7. The doctor's son.
8. two teeth.
9. Shep
10. The dark forest.
11. . Carl Dudder.
12. unknown
13. Yes.
14. Breast and in the cheek
15. No.
16. Jack Voss
17. Yes.
18. All his might.
19. CHAPTER XXIII THE LOSS OF THE RAFT

question: Joe got a new bicycle as a gift from one of his friends. He wanted to ride it so he looked outside his window to check the weather. There was lots of daylight and it was bright and sunny. The sky was clear and there was only a little bit of wind. He was excited that the weather was good because it meant that he can go and ride his bicycle. He took his bicycle down the stairway and told his parents that he wanted to go ride his bicycle for a little bit. After his parents said OK, he put on his helmet and went outside with his bicycle to ride it around the block. It was very fun and Joe had a great time riding his bicycle. While he was riding, he saw many interesting things like some insects that would fly around and some pets that were in peoples' backyards. He also saw some flowers growing in peoples' yards. He got back home from riding his bicycle and told his parents he had a great time.
1. Who got a gift?
2. What did he get?
3. Did he like it?
4. How was the weather?
5. Who did he ask permission from?
6. What did he put on first?
7. What did he do while out on his ride?
8. Like what?
9. Did he enjoy himself?
10. did he tell anyone that?
11. who?
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answer:
1. Joe
2. a new bicycle
3. yes
4. it was bright and sunny
5. his parents
6. his helmet
7. he saw many interesting things
8. insects, pets and flowers
9. yes
10. yes
11. his parents