4-Chapter+9

Brooks was killed by a shot to the back of the head while he was on the gun. It was the superman’s first really important battle they were involved in. They were bracing for a crash landing and had their parachutes ready. The Super Man was the most damaged plane out of the survivors. Brook's fiancee found about his death nine days before their wedding.

Careened-to lurch or swerve.

L1a. How many big battles was the superman in before this one? L1b. What happened to Brooks? L2a. Why were they bracing for a crash landing? L2b. was the submarine working for Japan on U.S.A? L3a. What does honor mean? L3b. What does confidence mean?

Literal 1. Who died at the end of the chapter? 2. What were the 'exploding sharks'?

Abstract 1. Why did they feel guilty for shooting at the six sharks harrasing the whalers? 2. How did the 'Super Man' stay in the air so long?

Themeatic 1. What can the perserverance of the 'Super Man' represent? 2. What is the signifigance of Harry Brooks death?