Story Questions "Stone Fox" Chapters 1-4 – Flashcards
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What did little Willy decide to do about the harvest?
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He harvested the potato crop himself.
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Where did Doc Smith say that Little Willy should go?
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He should stay with Doc Smith until they found a permanent home for him.
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Where did Doc Smith say that Grandfather should go?
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Grandfather should go live with Ms. Peacock, a caregiver for the sick.
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Where did Doc Smith say that Searchlight should go?
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She should go to live with another farmer.
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Explain the code that Grandfather and little Willy worked out since Grandfather could not speak.
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Palm up meant "yes." Palm down meant "no." 1 finger meant "hungry." 2 fingers meant "thirsty."
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What did little Willy find when he opened the strongbox where the money was kept?
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There was no money in the strongbox.
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How did Willy get to school? How far did he have to travel to ge there?
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Willy got to school by sled. The school was 5 miles from his home.
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Compare the way Grandfather and Miss Williams feel about all the questions Willy asks.
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Grandfather thought his question-asking was a good thing. Miss Williams thought Willy asked too many questions.
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Describe in detail what Clifford Snyder looked like and how he behaved.
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He was dressed like he was going to a wedding, and he was short, had a droopy mustache, a small head, and yellow teeth. He was rude, mean, bossy, impatient, and ill-tempered.
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What had Clifford Snyder come to see Grandfather?
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to collect taxes on the farm
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Why does Searchlight act in an unusual way when she sees Clifford Snyder?
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Clifford pointed a gun at Searchlight.
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How much money did Grandfather owe in taxes?
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$500
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Why is Chapter 4 titled, "The Reason"?
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This chapter explains why Grandfather is sick.
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What evidence shows that Willy is smart?
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Little Willy is only 10 years old, and he is able to run the farm on his own. He took care of everything that Grandfather had normally done.
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Who is the author of the book? Why did he write the book?
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John Reynolds Gardiner is the author and he wrote the book to entertain young readers.
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This book is written for whom?
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He wrote this book for children looking for an adventure story.
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Be able to sequence events in the story.
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Be able to choose a statement from Stone Fox which contains a cause-effect relationship.
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