Beany Goes To Camp
Chapter 2 – Swim Test
Vocabulary
Match the correct definition in column B with the word in column A by
writing the letter in the
blank before each vocabulary word. The first one has been completed
for you as an example.
Column A Column B
__B__ swim A) spotted, marked with redness
_____ blotchy B) to stay afloat in water using arm and leg strokes
_____ duffel bag C) fall into water head first
_____ announcement D) satchel, suitcase
_____ diving
E) report or statement said for everyone to hear
Essay
Please answer the questions below.
1. Why didn’t Beany want to be first in the shower?
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2. Name two things that happened as a result of Beany being last to take a shower?
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3. Why do you think the author chose “Swim Test” as the title for this chapter?
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4. What does Beany help Skye learn to do?
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5. Why is Beany afraid of diving?
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