Following Boo Questions

Why did Nathan's dad thin the family needed a vacation?

• The family had been working too hard

• It was time for them to see another part of the country

• The children needed time away from their friends.

• The family needed to get away from the sadness surrounding Grandpa Lou's death.

Why does Nathan run into the RV when his sister names the dog Boo?

• He is frightened of the ghost dog.

• He feels sick.

• The dog's name reminds Nate of his grandpa, which makes him upset.

• He likes being alone.

What can you infer about why the cuts on Nathan's feet heal so quickly?

• The stream has magical healing powers.

• Nathan washes the blood away.

• The cuts aren't that serious, so they heal right away.

• The ghost of Grandpa Lou makes them heal.

Which sentence from the story gives you a clue that Boo has been drinking from the Fountain of Youth?

• "Seems healthy' the doctor said, after checking Boo's eyes and ears.

• "According to these tags, this dog is 50 years old"

• "Boo leaned against me."

• "Boo pranced out of the fog, eyes shining, tail wagging."

Based on the story, what do you think Grandpa Lou wanted Nate to understand?

• Homeless dogs should be saved.

• Vacations are good ways to feel better after someone dies.

• The stream was a secret Fountain of Youth.

• A lifetime filled with family and love is satisfying.

Nate's description of the RV park makes it seem _______.

• cozy

• luxurious

• cheerful

• spooky

What does stumbled across mean in the sentence "We'd stumbled across this place when Dad had taken yet another wrong turn"?

• tripped over

• fallen into

• found by accident

• crashed into

Reread this phrase from page 17: "Vines clawed at my shirt and grabbed at my legs and feet..." The phrase contains ______.

• irony

• personification

• hyperbole

• alliteration

Why doesn't Nate want to talk with his mom about his grandpa's death?

• He's afraid the topic will upset his mother

• They have already talked about it, and talking hasn't made Nate feel any better.

• Nate believes it's bad luck to talk about death.

• Nate dislikes his mother.

How does Nate feel when he discovers that the skin on his feet has healed?

• angry

• excited

• relieved

• confused