The Sweetness of Water - Chapters 11–14 Quiz

What does Caleb find when he barges into the Webler business offices?

Question Answer Choices A group of strangers having a meeting. August arguing with his mother. August and his father in the midst of a conference. An empty office with no one present.

Who does George initially believe is responsible for Landry's death?

Question Answer Choices Caleb Walker. Gail Morton. Ted Morton. August Webler.

What does Prentiss refuse to allow Caleb to do while they wait for George to return?

Question Answer Choices Cry. Sit down. Speak. Leave.

What does Caleb receive at his home after being cut off from August?

Question Answer Choices A gift from August's father. A warning to stay away from August. A simple note saying 'Pond. Sunday.' A letter of apology from August.

What does George find when he reaches Caleb after hearing his cries?

Question Answer Choices Caleb is unconscious and bleeding. Caleb is fighting with another boy. Landry is nowhere to be found. Landry's face is barely recognizable.

Why does Caleb obey August's demand to get up and grab his things at the pond?

Question Answer Choices He wants to avoid getting caught by others. He is eager to leave the pond quickly. He realizes that August cares deeply about their bond. He is afraid of August's temper.

What does Landry envision for his future with Prentiss?

Question Answer Choices Traveling the world and seeing new places. Building a big house and starting a family. Sitting on their own front porch and sipping lemonade. Owning a large farm and raising livestock.

Why does Landry find freedom in silence?

Question Answer Choices He endured beatings as a child that made speaking difficult. He chose silence as a form of peaceful protest. He lost his voice in a tragic accident. He was born mute and never learned to speak.

What does Landry hear while he is at the pond?

Question Answer Choices Caleb, naked and moaning as another boy hits his backside. A loud splash followed by silence. A group of boys playing and laughing. Someone calling for help from the water.

What does August do to Landry when he catches him in the woods?

Question Answer Choices He drags him back to the pond. He threatens him with a knife. He begins raining blows on Landry's head with a branch. He ties him up with a rope.