DDP - Chapter 1

Who is the Reed's neighbor?

• Some guy named Victor

• Albert Einstein

• Abe Lincoln

• JFk

Does the neighbor's "lawyering" work out?

• Yes, he does well and becomes President

• No

• Yes, he becomes rich

• No, he ends up in jail.

Why does the British soldier think that the way the United States chooses its President is silly?

• He doesn't understand it.

• He misunderstood.

• He wants to be President.

• They don't have an elected President, but a born ruler (King or Queen).

After being introduced to the wagon, are the children convinced they will like to travel in it?

• Yes, it has a comfy bed.

• Yes, they like the stove.

• No, they ask for ponies.

• Yes

What are the main reasons why the population will quadruple?

• Native Americans will kill a bunch of people.

• More space to live in and more people to have babies.

• Who doesn't like a wagon.

• A guy's gotta eat!

Why do you think Mr. Reed bought Virginia a pony?

• She needs it for the long ride to California, because she won't fit in the wagon.

• She can't ride in the wagon, because she can't get along.

• She can't ride in the wagon, because she has smelly feet.

• She can't ride in the wagon, because she has bad breath.

How can you tell the children aren't happy about being stuck in the wagon with grandma for a long time?

• She gives good presents.

• She looks really nice.

• She looks mean, and one of the children reacts badly to finding out she will be along for the ride.

• She is always whacking people with her cane.

Which of the following shows how long the ride to California is likely to be?

• The wagon is nice.

• Grandma is going along.

• They bought a ton of food to last a very long time, so it must be a long way.

• Nothing.