Why did Stone Fox want the prize money?

He wanted to buy back his people's land from the white man

He wanted to buy Grandfather's farm.

What is the main problem of the story?

Willy needed $500 to pay taxes and get Grandfather well.

Willy wanted to win a race so he could get $50.

How did Little Willy look the day of the race?

He was dressed in nice clothes.

He over slept so he was wearing his pjs.

How did Little Willy react when Stone Fox hit him?

He stood up and told Stone Fox he was going to win the race.

a vegetable grown on Grandfather's farm

Which was NOT a reason why Little Willy won the race?

He knew the path because he ran it everyday.

He only had one dog and a small sled that could take turns well.

Why didn't other runners take the same shortcut Willy did during the race?

They were afraid they would fall through the ice.

The ice broke after Willy took the shortcut.

The story leaves the reader believing that...

Grandfather got better when he found out Little Willy won the race.

Little Willy became best friends with Stone Fox.

Little Willy got a new dog to replace Searchlight.

Grandfather got angry with Little Willy for spending his college money.

What is Little Willy's solution to his problem in this story?

He entered a dogsled race and won the money to pay the taxes.

He borrowed money from the bank to pay the taxes.

He sent Grandfather to live with Mrs. Peacock until he gets better.

What did Little Willy decide to do about the harvest when Grandfather was too sick to do it?

He harvested the potatoes himself.

He decided to have another farmer harvest it with him.

What were the ONLY words Stone Fox spoke in the book?

Anyone crosses this line, I shoot!

Stone Fox final test

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English

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3rd Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.2.1, RI.3.1, RL.4.3

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Kristen Squires

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This quiz comprehensively assesses third-grade students' understanding of John Reynolds Gardiner's novel "Stone Fox," focusing on reading comprehension skills essential for elementary literature study. The questions evaluate students' ability to identify key story elements including character motivation, plot structure, setting, and theme, while also testing their recall of specific story details and ability to analyze character relationships. Students must demonstrate understanding of the central conflict—Little Willy's need to save his grandfather's farm by winning prize money—and trace how this problem drives the narrative forward. The assessment requires students to distinguish between major and minor plot points, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and recognize character development, particularly the courage and determination displayed by the young protagonist. These skills align perfectly with third-grade expectations for literary analysis, where students transition from basic story retelling to deeper comprehension of narrative elements and character psychology. Created by Kristen Squires, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 3. This comprehensive final assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative evaluation tool to measure student mastery of the complete novel while also providing valuable data for future lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Teachers can utilize this quiz to gauge individual student comprehension levels, identify areas where reteaching may be necessary, and assess whether students have developed the critical thinking skills needed to analyze literature at the third-grade level. The quiz design supports formative assessment practices when used alongside class discussions and writing activities, helping educators understand how well students connect story events to larger themes of perseverance and family loyalty. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.3.1, RL.3.2, and RL.3.3, which emphasize asking and answering questions about key details, determining central messages, and describing character development within literary texts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why had Clifford Snyder come to see Grandfather?

He came to check on Grandfather to see how he was doing.

He came to give Grandfather medicine.

He came to collect $500 in unpaid taxes.

He came to give Grandfather $500 for winning the lottery.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What advantage do Willy and Searchlight have that makes Willy sure they will win? Pick two answers

They know the short cuts.

Much of the race he traveled every day and knew with his eyes closed.

Stone Fox was not going to enter, so Little Willy was sure he would win.

Willy had the fastest sled.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Grandfather and Little Willy communicate?

Through Morse Code

They talked on the phone.

They used hand signals.

They whispered.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting of the story?

Texas in the summer

Wyoming in the winter

Pennsylvania in the spring

At Ault in the fall

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why didn't anyone hear Stone Fox speak?

He didn't know how

He didn't know English

He refused to speak to the white man

He used sign language

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Little Willy see at Lester's store that changed everything?

a new sled

a poster advertising the National Dogsled race

an open cash register with $500

a rich man giving out money

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why didn't Stone Fox win the race?

He fell and twisted his ankle.

He admired Little Willy's courage and determination.

He felt bad for hitting Willy in the face.

He did win the race.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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