Runner Comprehension Chapters 18-23 Flashcards
What is Charlie surprised to see when he arrives home?
Alice Cornwall, who is there to thank Charlie for helping her Dad out
What does Alice do to Ma?
Provides some friendly company and brightens Ma up
What does Charlie say after visiting Nostrils in the hospital?
A does of Norman Heath- there was no better medicine for raising ones sprit
What does Charlie want to do after leaving Squizzy Taylor?
He wants to find a good job and use the dirty money for something good
Where does Charlie do rabbiting with Mr Redmond?
Yarra Park
What is the name of the kind lady that is providing a residence for Charlie and Mr Redmond whilst they are in Ballarat?
Mrs Pickwick
What did Mr Redmond buy Charlie before the Ballarat Mile?
A new pair of running spikes
What does Charlie do in his heat?
Runs barefoot to give himself the worst odds possible so that he can put money on himself and win big
Where is the Ballarat Mile held?
Centennial Park
What does Charlie ask Mr Redmond to do for him?
Place all his earnings from Squizzy onto Charlie in the final
How much money does Charlie eventually win?
1200 pound on top of the 50 quid prize
What does Charlie offer Mr Redmond after winning the Mile?
To take however much money he needs to help himself and Mrs Redmond
What does the guy on the train say to Charlie after the race?
He congratulates him and offers him to come down and train for his running club
What does Charlie surprise Nostrils with at the party?
He displays the Heath and Feehan Timber Company
How does Charlie end the novel?
By going for a run
