William's House Comprehension

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This story took place: on a modern farm, in England, on a ship, in New England

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in New England

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William set out to build a house that was

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like his father's house

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What was the first change that William made? Options: He put shingles on the roof, He dug a cellar to store food, He built a new fireplace, He made the roof steeper

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He dug a cellar to store food

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How did the setting change during the story?

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William's family lived through different seasons

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Why was the cellar a good place to store food?

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It was cooler there and the food would not spoil.

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From the things that Elizabeth says, you can tell she was often

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worried

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William built a roof with a steep pitch so that the

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snow would slide off

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A noggin of cider was passed from hand to hand. A noggin is probably most like a 

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mug

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Why do you think the author wrote this story?

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to show how a man changed his home to meet his family's needs

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Which of these would be another good title for this story? Options: William's Farming Adventures, A New Home in New England, Family Life in England, Cousin Samuel's Visit

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A New Home in New England