Navigating Early - Chapter 12

What does Jack finally notice outside the window?

A light

What happens to Sweetie Pie?

A rock tears into her and she starts taking on water

Why is Jack allowed to have a coxswain?

Because he is a beginner and with the extra weight, no one expected him to win.

What color are the pennants that parents are waving?

Blue and white

After everyone leaves for fall break and Jack is alone in the dorms, what did he bring back for dessert?

Blueberry pie

How does Jack's dad sign the message?

Capt. Baker

Who does Jack need to make sure knows the change in the start time of the race?

Early

Who does Jack realize was yelling the calls for direction when he was in the boat that he thought was just in his head?

Early

Who is missing from the dock when Jack returns?

Early

Where is the light coming from?

Early's workshop in the school

What does Jack decide to do after Preston Townsend teases him?

He decides to row on his own and he doesn't go tell Early that the race is starting early

What does Jack do once he realized Early is still at the school?

He puts on his slicker and heads to the workshop

What happens to Jack's boat when he over shoots the buoy?

He runs into rocks

Who lead the opening prayer?

Headmaster Conrady

What does Preston Townsend call Early when he sees Jack at the door in the morning?

Jack's "babysitter"

What does the second message say?

Jack's dad cannot make the regatta due to inclement weather

How does Jack feel?

Lonely

Who helps Jack with his boat when he gets back to the dock?

Mr. Blane

Who is on either side of Jack as he gets ready to start the race?

Preston Townsend on his right. Sam Feeney and Robbie Dean on the left.

How many boats were in the starting position

Seven

What is Jack looking for when he gets distracted at the buoy turn?

Someone in a navy uniform

What does Jack realize as he is sitting in the dorm room alone?

That Mr Blane still thinks he went with his dad and no one truly knows where he is.

What is the first message that he opens?

That due to a storm on Saturday, the regatta would start at eight a.m.

Where is the second message from?

The telegraph office in town.

What is under Jack's door the morning of the regatta?

Two messages

What does Jack know the workshop will be like?

Warm and inviting, with Billie Holiday playing and peanut butter sandwiches

What does Jack really connect with from the prayer message and use to justify leaving Early behind?

"throwing off every weight that slows us down"