CHAPTER THREE.

Obedient to orders, Tom Brixton lay perfectly still on his back, just where he had fallen, wondering much whether the cord was really cut, for he did not feel much relaxation of it or abatement of the pain. He resolved, at any rate, to give no further cause for rough treatment, but to await the issue of events as patiently as he could.

True to his promise, the Irishman after supper sang several songs, which, if not characterised by sweetness of tone, were delivered with a degree of vigour that seemed to make full amends in the estimation of his hearers. After that he told a thrilling ghost story, which drew the entire band of men round him. Paddy had a natural gift in the way of relating ghost stories, for, besides the power of rapid and sustained discourse, without hesitation or redundancy of words, he possessed a vivid imagination, a rich fancy, a deep bass voice, an expressive countenance, and a pair of large coal-black eyes, which, as one of the Yankee diggers said, "would sartinly bore two holes in a blanket if he only looked at it long enough."

We do not intend to inflict that ghost story on the reader. It is sufficient to say that Paddy began it by exclaiming in a loud voice--"'Now or niver, boys--now or niver.' That's what the ghost said."

"What's that you say, Paddy?" asked Gashford, leaving his own separate and private fire, which he enjoyed with one or two chosen comrades, and approaching that round which the great body of the diggers were already assembled. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. What chapter is this?
2. Who obeyed commands?
3. Was he standing?
4. Why?
5. What wasn't he feeling?
6. Who kept his word?
7. What was one thing he did after dinner?
8. Did he have a sweet voice?
9. What did he do to draw a crowd of men?
10. What color were his eyes?
11. What did a Yankee say they can do to a quilt?
12. What did Gashford have apart from the others?
Answer: 1. CHAPTER THREE
2. Tom Brixton
3. no
4. he had fallen
5. much relaxation of it or abatement of the pain
6. Paddy
7. sang several songs
8. if not characterised by sweetness of tone, were delivered with a degree of vigour
9. he told a thrilling ghost story
10. coal-black
11. bore two holes
12. a separate and private fire

Problem: It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?

Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morning America" today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.

Crazy Calorie Count

_ One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps' astonishing performance in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,000 calories in one day.

Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps' workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be replenished in order to train the following day.

Snacking Secrets

Some athletes eat wacky (strange, unusual) foods that they swear improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has been making waves for stealing champion sprinter Usain Bolt's thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his stamina, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day, Glassman said.

Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes swigs of honey to boost his energy, Glassman said.

Foods for Recovery

What are the best foods to help the body recover after rigorous (strict) competition?

For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a rigorous strength-training regimen that involves flipping tractor tires, dragging shipyard chains and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.
1. Is nutrition important to athletes?
2. Who founded Nutritious Life Meals?
3. Who ate 12,000 calories a day?
4. How many did he expend during training?
5. How many bananas would Blake eat?
6. What's a good tip if you feel shaky?
7. Is Lochte an athlete?
8. Which sport?
9. What did he eliminate from his diet?
Answer: 1. yes
2. Keri Glassman,
3. Michael Phelps
4. 12,000 calories
5. 16
6. honey
7. yes
8. swimming
9. junk food, candy and soda

question: Once upon a time, there was a boy named Freddy. And Freddy loved his mom very much, and his mom loved him very much too. One day, Freddy went outside to ride his bike. On the way out, his mother told him, "Remember to wear your helmet," and Freddy grabbed his helmet and met his friends outside. When he was putting on his helmet, his friends told him, "Helmets are for girls! You're not cool if you wear a helmet!" Freddy thought about what his mom told him, but he wanted to be cool like his friends, and he took off his helmet.

Freddy and his friends went on a long adventure, and they rode all the way to the top of the largest hill in their neighborhood. Looking down, Freddy was scared. He had never ridden down this hill before. His friends said, "What are you, scared?" Freddy did not want to come off as scared. He hopped on his bicycle, and down he went. Freddy started speeding up, going very, very fast. He pressed his brakes, but oh no, his brakes weren't working. Freddy, speeding down the hill, did not know what to do. He got to the end of the hill and slammed right into a tree. He awoke the next day in the hospital.

At the hospital, his mother was there. Freddy opened his eyes and told his mom the whole story. He told her how we would never do that again, and how he would always wear his helmet. His mom gave him a big kiss on the forehead, and Freddy knew his mother was right in the beginning. She didn't have to say it. In the end, Freddy learned that it's important to not care what other people think, and those that think you're not cool because you wear a helmet are the ones that aren't cool in the first place.
1. What was the boy in the story's name?
2. who loved him very much?
3. What did he go out to do?
4. What did his mom tell him when he was walking out?
5. And what did he do when his buddies made fun of him for wearing one?
6. why?
7. Where did the kids ride to?
8. What did Freddy run into?
9. where did he wake up?
10. when?
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answer:
1. Freddy
2. his mom
3. ride his bike
4. Remember to wear your helmet
5. he took it off
6. to be cool
7. the top of the largest hill
8. a tree
9. the hospital.
10. the next day