Pax, Chapters 1 -10

The story is set

• in ancient Roman times

• during World War II

• during the Vietnam War

• during modern day

CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWERS. Possible theme(s) of the story is/are

• Growing up can be difficult

• If you love something, you must let it go

• Pretty is as pretty does

• Don't judge a book by its cover

The relationship between the grandfather and Peter can best be described as

• carefree and joyous

• strained and distant

• loving and caring

Peter realizes he has made a mistake during his first night at his grandfather's house. This leads him to

• apologize profusely to Grandpa

• contact his dad to apologize

• leave in search of his fox

• run away to his father's house

Peter takes one personal comfort item when he leaves. What is it?

• a blanket that reminded him of Mom

• a special painted rock from childhood

• a plastic toy soldier

• a baseball glove

Peter writes a note to grandpa when he leaves. The note

• explained where he was going

• mislead Grandpa into thinking he went to school early

• told Grandpa he would be journeying to see his father

• just apologized to Grandpa for last night's argument

When he leaves Pax, Peter tricks the fox into staying by

• Telling him to "Sit" and that he would be right back

• throwing Pax's favorite toy for the fox to retrieve

• leaving him alone in his pen

• journeying to a new house, leaving Pax chained

What is the name of the female fox that Pax encounters

• Brundle

• Runt

• Blondie

• Bristle

The vixen, or female fox, calls mankind

• human eaters

• human stinkers

• man shooters

Where does Peter decide to nap?

• near a baseball diamond

• under a bridge

• near his former house

• a few miles from where he left Pax