Horace Greeley as a Boy

If Horace spelled a word incorrectly in school, how would he react?

• He would take the head of the class.

• He would cheer on his team.

• He would go to sleep.

• He would cry.

Why was Horace always chosen first at spelling school?

• He was the youngest speller.

• He would cry if he was not chosen first.

• He was the best speller, so he could help his team win.

• He would sleep during school until he was chosen to play.

What did Horace use to help him read at night?

• candles

• lamps

• kerosene

• pine knots

During which activity did Horace lose track of time?

• spelling

• reading

• gathering pine knots

• studying his lessons