Donkey John of the Toy Valley

Which quote from the text supports the theme of pride in maturity?

• "John knew the dangerous curve had been passed and that he and his father were flying down the mountain in safety."

• "He had three or four of these sleds, which he used for sliding down to the Toy Valley in the wintertime."

• "It was very beautiful, and yet it was a long, hard climb for John, and as night came early, they had to hurry."

• "He felt as though he were quite grown up and not at all the little boy who that morning had hugged his father so closely."

How does the author reveal the relationship between Father Hofer and his son?

• by using flashbacks that describe previous experiences between the father and son

• by having Father Hofer use harsh dialogue in conversations with his son

• by emphasizing the surprise John feels when his father asks him to go to Toy Valley

• by including dialogue with his mother, in which they discuss the whole family

How do phrases like "flash down" and "strange, swaying motion" affect the tone of Johns's first sled ride down the mountain?

• They emphasize the speed and danger of John's sled trip to the village.

• They emphasize that John has to overcome his fear of sledding.

• They underline that the snow is unstable in that part of the mountains.

• They underline that the snow is still falling as they travel.

What is the effect of comparing the sled to a railway train in paragraph 4?

• It highlights how quicky the sled is moving.

• It emphasizes how quiet the sled runners are.

• It describes how spacious the inside of the sled is.

• It explains how much the sled had cost the family.

How does paragraph 11 affect the development of the plot?

• It conveys John's intense longing to be able to carve toys himself.

• It suggests John's jealousy of the toymakers and his anger at his father.

• It conveys John's true sadness at his own lack of skills or hobbies.

• It suggests John's lack of respect for the other boy's ability and skill.

What does the word fragrant mean in the last paragraph?

• interesting

• appetizing

• delicious-looking

• pleasant-smelling