Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs p. 1-61

What deal does Mr. McAllister make with his son?

• That he will take him to see the Pyramid of Giza

• That he will help his son on the farm

• That he will get him a train ticket to CO if he can find 7 Wonders in Sassafras Springs

• That Aunt Pretty will make him a pie if he helps his Pa on the farm.

What is Eben's first wonder?

• Uppity Upton's bookcase

• Mrs. Pritchard's applehead doll, Miss Zeldy

• The Great Pyramid at Giza

• Uppity Upton's ability to make it rain

What is Eben's book about?

• Life in Sassafras Springs

• Farming in a small town

• The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World

• The Guinness Book of Records

Why doesn't Eben think the pearls at the Saylor's are a Wonder?

• They're from France, which is too far away

• The Saylor's are rich and have other fancy things

• Eben didn't have any interest in necklaces and such.

• All you can do is hang them around your neck.

What is Henry Upton's deal for the Garnerville board members?

• He would make it rain, they'd pay him $500 per inch of rain.

• He would survive a flood

• He would light a colorful fire

• He would travel to distant places and report back to them about his findings.

How had Sassafras Springs gotten its name?

• The Mayor of Sassafras Springs thought it to be a beautiful plant

• The locals used sassafras medicinally

• Wild sassafras grew all along Liberty Creek.

• It sounded like a great name to bring tourism

Why does Eben sit down as Mrs. Pritchard begins her story about Miss Zeldy?

• He could listen more intently

• When folks in Sassafras Springs started to tell a story, it's likely to take awhile.

• He was tired from all the walking

• He was hoping she'd give him chocolates

Why is Uppity Upton run out of town?

• He was a shady character and the townsfolk didn't care for his ways

• He had dues to pay, and wouldn't

• The mayor had a personal issue with him and ran him off

• The Board wouldn't pay for the rain, so Uppity refused to make it stop.

Why had Miss Collins given a book to Eben on the last day of school?

• She thought reading was important.

• For getting the best grades in Geography.

• To share with his best friend.

• To learn about places outside of their small town.

How does the bookcase save Uppity's life?

• When the flood happened, he floated in it as the water carried him downstream.

• It was magical, and allowed him to make it rain.

• He put all of his spell books on it

• He sold it for money to survive on.