Q: CHAPTER II

A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD

There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart. The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

"I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along. "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service. I reckon the yard is a busy place these days."

And a busy place it proved to be as they turned into Chelsea Street, and moved along the solid granite wall which separates the yard from the public thoroughfare. From beyond came the creaking of hoists, and the ringing of countless hammers and anvils, for the government employees were hard at work, fitting out a warship or two and converting several private vessels into naval craft.

"I don't know if I'm just right about this," went on Phil Newell, as they headed for one of the numerous buildings near the wall, after being passed by a guard. "It may be that they want to keep strangers out, now the war is on, and you'll have to go elsewhere to sign articles. But I know old Caleb Walton is here, and he'll tell me all he can, and set us straight."

Answer the following questions:
1. Was the newsstand busy all day?
2. When was the busiest time?
3. What service was Walter joining?
4. Which branch?
5. Who gave him permission?
6. Where did he put his slip?
7. How did he travel?
8. With whom?
9. What street was their destination on?
10. Had Phil been there recently?
11. How did he estimate it functioned?
12. Was he correct?
13. What sounds could be heard?
14. What were they working on?
15. How were private vessels reused?
16. Did Phil have doubts upon arrival?
17. What would this mean for Walter?
18. Did Phil know someone to consult?
19. Who?
20. What divided the shipyard from the public?
A: 1. no
2. between twelve and one o'clock
3. Uncle Sam's
4. the navy
5. Job Dowling
6. his coat pocket
7. in a Charlestown car
8. Phil Newell
9. Chelsea Street
10. no
11. busily
12. yes
13. creaking and ringing
14. a warship
15. as naval craft
16. yes
17. he'l have to go elsewhere to sign
18. yes
19. Caleb Walton
20. a wall
Q: Mabel's aunt wanted to give her the best birthday present ever. So the day after Mabel's birthday, her aunt brought her to the pet store! Mabel had been asking her aunt for a pet for a very long time. Many of her friends had pets, and she wanted one too. Her friend Faith had a hamster named Peaches. Bobby had a rat named Hugo! Melissa had two snakes and a lizard! Heather had a fish bowl with three fish. Mabel couldn't wait to get her pet and tell her friends all about it. At the pet store, Mabel and her aunt looked at all the animals they had. They saw puppies, kittens, fish, turtles, frogs, and bunnies. Mabel saw a cute black puppy that she thought she might like. There was also a white kitten with blue eyes. But then Mabel saw a gray bunny who was fluffy and soft, and she knew that she wanted the bunny as her pet. Her aunt helped her buy the bunny. They also got everything they needed for the bunny. They got a cage, a water bowl, and bunny food. Mabel named her new bunny Fluffy. Mabel thanked her aunt, and she had the best birthday ever!

Answer the following questions:
1. What id Mabels Aunt want to give her?
2. So what did she do?
3. Had Mabel been asking for a pet?
4. For how long?
5. Did any of her friends have pets?
6. What kind of pet did her friend Faith have?
7. What was it's name?
8. What kind of pet did her firend Bobby have?
9. and what was it's name?
10. How many snakes did Melissa have?
11. Did Milissa have any other pets?
12. Who had a fish bowl with three fish?
13. What kind of pets did Mable and her aunt see?
14. What color was the puppy she thought she might like be?
15. What was they grey bunnies fur like?
16. Which one did she want as a pet?
17. What did she get that she needed for the bunny?
18. What did she end up naming the bunny?
A: 1. the best birthday present ever
2. brought her to the pet store
3. yes
4. a very long time
5. Yes
6. a hamster
7. Peaches
8. a rat
9. a rat named Hugo
10. two
11. a lizard
12. Heather
13. puppies, kittens, fish, turtles, frogs, and bunnies
14. black
15. fluffy and soft
16. The bunny
17. a cage, a water bowl, and bunny food
18. Fluffy
Q: CHAPTER XVI

AT THE MOVING PICTURE THEATER

The moving picture theater was large enough to hold several hundred people, and when the boys entered they found the place almost full.

"There are some seats--over on the left," remarked Jack, as he pointed them out. "Two in one row and two directly behind."

"Why not two in one row and two directly in front?" returned Andy, gaily, and then headed for the seats.

"You and Fred had better sit in front, and Randy and I can take the back seats," went on Jack; and so it was arranged.

They had come in between pictures and while some doors had been open for ventilation, so that the place was fairly light. As Jack took his seat he noticed that the girls who had come in just ahead of the boys were sitting close by.

"They certainly do look like nice girls," was Jack's mental comment; and he could not help but cast a second glance at the girl sitting directly next to him. She was attired in a dark blue suit trimmed in fur and held a hat to match in her lap. Jack noted that she was fair of complexion, with dark, wavy hair.

"I'm thinking this is going to be a pretty interesting picture for us, Andy," remarked Randy, as the name of the production was flashed upon the screen. "'The Gold Hunter's Secret--A Drama of the Yukon,'" he read. "That must have been taken in Alaska."

"That's right, Randy," returned his twin. "Gee! I hope this Alaskan play doesn't affect us; like that other Alaskan play once affected dad," he went on, referring to a most remarkable happening, the details of which were given in "The Rover Boys in Alaska."

Answer the following questions:
1. What were the boys in the story doing?
2. What were they seeing?
3. What state do you think that is in?
4. Who was seeing the movie?
5. What were their names?
6. What was interesting about Andy and Randy?
7. Were they alone in the theatre?
8. Was there a lot of people there?
9. How many people could be there?
10. Were they able to find seating?
11. Could they all sit together?
12. Who set with Fred?
13. Who sat with Jack?
14. Who sat the closest?
15. Who was sitting next to Jack?
16. Could he see well?
17. Usually theaters are dark. How could he see?
18. What was the girl wearing then?
19. Could he tell what color her hair was?
20. What did it look like?
A:
1. going to a moving picture
2. "'The Gold Hunter's Secret--A Drama of the Yukon
3. Alaska."
4. the boys
5. Fred Randy Jack; and Andy
6. they were twins
7. no
8. yes
9. several hundred
10. yees
11. no
12. Andy
13. Randy
14. Fred and Andy
15. a girl
16. yes
17. some doors had been open
18. a dark blue suit
19. yes
20. it was dark and wavy