A Lion To Guard Us, Chapter 3-4

Who came downstairs to check on the kitchen?

• James Freebold

• the sailor

• Miss Trippett

• Mother

What was the color of Ms Trippett's wig?

• blonde

• brown

• red

• black

What good news did Ms. Trippett give them?

• The children could come into the kitchen.

• They were having important guest.

• The children had grown.

• She was bringing them treats.

Who offered to carry Amanda's heavy water pail?

• Her father

• Meg

• Jemmy

• Dr. Crider

What was an old dream of Dr. Crider's?

• To go to America.

• To become a soldier

• To climb a mountain

• To have children.

Why didn't Amanda let the man carry the water?

• She was afraid cook or mistress would see and be mad.

• She was trying to build her muscles.

• She was afraid of him.

• She thought he would spill it.

What terrible news did Dr. Crider deliver to Amanda?

• Her mother was dead.

• She could not go to America

• She lost her job.

• He was moving away.

What had Amanda been doing when Dr. Crider came to the house?

• sweeping

• dishes

• lighting candles

• writing a letter.

What did Ms. Trippet say would help Amanda's grief?

• Time and Work

• Readig a book.

• Looking at pictures

• Talking to father

What upsetting thing did Amanda do to Jemmy?

• smacked him

• shook him

• punched him in the jaw

• tripped him