The Cowboy and the Bootmaker

Which sentence from the drama best helps the reader form an opinion about the old man's character?

• There once lived an old boot maker and his wife who, through no fault of their own, had fallen on hard times.
• This time, he cut enough for two pairs of boots, placed the pieces on his work table, and went to bed. 
• You did the proper thing yesterday when you gave your last pair of boots to that cowboy who was down on his luck.
• They didn't even pause long enough to wet their whistles.

What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of Scene 5?

• The city clicker struggled to afford new boots.
• The city slicker purchased new boots because his old ones had holes in them.
• The city slicker wanted to learn how to make new boots.
• The city slicker was pleased with his new boots. 

What is the theme of the drama "The Cowboy and the Boot Maker"?

• It is more fun to receive than to give.
• When you give kindness, it always returns.
• Keep your boots on and be ready to go.
• A generous person finds it difficult to prosper.

How are the old man and the little cowboys alike in this drama?

• The old man and the little cowboys need more boot-making supplies.
• The old man and the little cowboys are kind to others.
• The old man and the little cowboys buy hide from the tannery.
• The old man and the little cowboys sell boots to make money.

The narrator stated that the old man and his wide were "very poor indeed." Which phrase from the drama DOES NOT have the same meaning?

• fallen on hard times
• scraping the bottom of the barrel
• boot orders coming out of our ears
• down on his luck

Which of these events helps to solve the conflict in the drama?

• The Old Man and his Wife made clothes for the tiny cowboys.
• The Old Man and his Wife hid behind the stove.
• The tiny cowboys made boots.
• The city slicker paid a handsome price for his boots. 

"The old man purchases his hide. This time, he cuts enough for two pairs of boots, places the pieces on his work table, and goes to bed."
What is the meaning of the word hide in this sentence?

• Money
• Wood
• Leather
• Secret

Which sentence best summarizes Scene 4?

• A boot maker and his wife are poor and are unsure of how to support themselves.
• The Old Man gives a pair of boots to a needy cowboy.
• The Old Man and his wife hide to discover who is making the boots.
• A city slicker buys boots for his posse.

The Old Man and his wife most likely use phrases like "Now butter my biscuit!" and "Oh my stars!" and "Whoaaaaaaa Nellie!" to...

• show excitement
• express disgust
• display concern
• communicate nervousness

What can you conclude about the life of the Old Man and his wife after this drama ends?

• They will kick the little cowboys out of their shop.
• They will start selling clothes as well.
• They will stop making boots.
• They will no longer worry about money.