The Boxcar Children Ch 9-11

Based on how he treats the Boxcar Children in this chapter, which word BEST describes Dr. Moore?

• kind-hearted

• mean-spirited

• careless

• worrisome

Why does Dr. Moore decide not to tell James Henry Alden about his grandchildren?

• He does not want the $5,000 reward.

• He knows the children do not want to see their grandfather.

• His wife wants to keep the children to help her in the garden.

• He thinks James Henry Alden will be angry with the children.

Why does Dr. Moore laugh to himself while watching Henry shake hands with his grandfather from the stands?

• He didn't think Henry was fast enough to win the race.

• He thinks it's funny that there was a race.

• He thinks it's funny that Henry is shaking his grandfather's hand and doesn't even know it.

• He thinks it's funny that Henry keeps working for him.

At first Benny does not want to read. What makes him change his mind?

• He gets bored of playing in the woods.

• Jessie tells him he can't have dinner unless he learns how to read.

• He realizes that reading is fun!

• The dog points to a word and Benny does not want a a dog to get ahead of him.

What was the free-for-all?

• A race for boys.

• A race where everyone - boys, girls, young, and old can join.

• A race between Dr. Moore and Henry.

• A race between boys and girls.

Where did Dr. Moore take Violet?

• To the hospital

• To the Boxcar

• To Mr. Alden's house

• To his house

Mr. Alden wanted to give Dr. Moore $5000 but Dr. Moore rejected it.

• True

• False

Why did the children walk to town in two separate groups?

• They needed time away from each other.

• There was a big fight between Benny and Violet.

• They would have a greater chance of getting caught if all four were together at the same time.

• Jessie and Violet were late because they were swimming in the pool.

How does Dr. Moore find out who the children are?

• The grandfather comes to his house.

• He sees a LOST ad in the newspaper.

• Dr. Moore's wife told him.

• The children know their grandpa lives in town.

Why do all of the children go to town?

• To thin the vegetables

• To run in the race

• To help clean the garage

• To help pick cherries.