"Eight Days in July"
Comprehension Questions

1. Where did the Blockade take place?

2. When did it take place?

3. What fishermen's group led the protest?

4. Name one of the things that happened during the week before the blockade.

5. What was the name of the boat that was blockaded and where was it from?

6. About how many boats were involved in the Blockade?

7. Why did some fishermen put Christmas trees on their boats?

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Reading Between The Lines

1. Do you believe the people of Shelburne County supported the Blockade? Why or why not?

2. Do you think the Russian crew of the Pioneer Murmana supported the Blockade? Why or why not?

3. Do you think the fishermen accomplished what they wanted to do? Why or why not?