William's House Comprehension

This story took place

• on a modern farm
• in England
• on a ship
• in New England

William set out to build a house that was

• like his father's house
• like his neighbor's house
• in a clearing
• wide and tall

What was the first change that William made?

• He put shingles on the roof
• He dug a cellar to store food
• He built a new fireplace
• He made the roof steeper

How did the setting change during the story?

• William's family moved from one house to another
• Events happened in different rooms of the house
• William's family lived through different seasons
• Events happened in the homes of several families

Why was the cellar a good place to store food?

• It would not cave in when there was snow
• It was where William's father stored food.
• It was cooler there and the food would not spoil.
• It was closer to the kitchen and easier to get to.

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

• curious
• happy
• worried
• angry

William built a roof with a steep pitch so that the

• snow would slide off
• roof would not burn
• house would stay warm
• shingles would not leak

In the story, "A noggin of cider was passed from hand to hand. A noggin is probably most like a 

• bowl
• spoon
• plate
• mug

Why do you think the author wrote this story?

• to show how a man changed his home to meet his family's needs
• to explain why it is important to have a house that is sturdy
• to describe how farmers grow crops, such as vegetables
• to tell about one man's adventures in the wilderness

Which of these would be another good title for this story?

• William's Farming Adventures
• A New Home in New England
• Family Life in England
• Cousin Samuel's Visit