Snowflake Bentley

What was Willie most interested in?

• grass

• farming

• snowflakes

• cows

Which answer best describes Snowflake Bentley?

• fable that teaches a lesson about the importance of always being kind to others

• biography that follows the life of one person from childhood to death

• scientific essay about snowflakes and winter weather

• drama about a young man who goes on many adventures

Willie loved the beauty of nature. Which evidence from the story supports this conclusion?

• Willie shared stories and games with his nieces and nephews.

• Willie read his mother's encyclopedias.

• Willie was born on a farm in the heart of the "snowbelt."

• Willie took pictures of grasshoppers.

Which answer best describes what Willie's neighbors thought about photographing snow?

• They thought it was a waste of time.

• They thought it was a dangerous thing to do.

• They thought it was a great idea.

• They had no opinion about it one way or the other.

What is the main theme in Snowflake Bentley?

• the connection between a husband and wife

• the connection between a human being and nature

• the connection between Vermont and New Hampshire

• the connection between the country and the city

Read teh following sentences from the story: In the summer his nieces and nephews rubbed coat hangers with sticky pitch from spruce trees. Then Willie could use them to pick up spider webs jeweled with water drops and take their pictures.

What does the phrase spider webs jeweled with water drops mean?

• The spider webs had diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones on them.

• The water drops on the spider webs shone and sparkled like jewels.

• There were many water drops on the spider webs Willie photographed.

• Spider webs with water drops on then are a valuable as jewels.

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.

Willie's father helped buy him a camera _____ his father did not see the point of photographing snow.

• in addition

• because

• although

• since

Willie was able to share the beauty of snow crystals with others.

Use evidence from the book to support this statement.

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Describe how Willie's environment impacted Willie and his interests.

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Explain what Willie had to do in order to learn so much about snowflakes and whether it was worth the effort.

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