Stone Fox - Chapter 2 Quick Check

Read the following sentences from chapter 2:

“Hadn’t Grandfather been overly concerned about the crop this year? Hadn’t he insisted that every square inch of land be planted? Hadn’t he gotten up in the middle of the night to check the irrigation?”

These sentences show that Grandfather is—

• expecting to make a lot of money from the harvest this year.

• worried about making enough money this year.

• afraid that someone is going to steal his crops.

• excited about all the money he is going to make.

How does Willy react when Doc Smith suggests that Searchlight be given away?

• Willy agrees with Doc Smith.

• Willy thinks that Doc Smith wants to take Searchlight for herself.

• Willy says that he will not give Searchlight away.

• Willy decides to think about it.

Read the following sentence from chapter 2:

“Doc Smith jammed her foot on the brake, but it didn’t do any good.”

What is the best meaning of the word jammed?

• broke

• stuck

• made

• pressed

In Chapter 2, Grandfather and Willy use hand signals to talk to each other. This shows that Grandfather—

• is able to understand what is going on around him.

• thinks that Willy is wrong to keep Searchlight.

• is more sick than Willy thought.

• has completely recovered from his illness.

Read the following sentence:

“Little Willy inspected the potatoes, threw out the bad ones, and put the rest into sacks.”

Which word is a synonym for inspected?

• examined

• held

• tasted

• made

Why is it going to be difficult for Willy to get a horse?

• Because the horses here aren’t very strong.

• Because farmers don’t want their horses to be overworked.

• Nobody likes Willy’s Grandfather.

• Willy doesn’t know how to ride a horse.

Read the following sentences from chapter 2:

“No money for anything else, for that matter. Little Willy had had no idea they were broke.”

Which word is a synonym for broke?

• little

• lonely

• poor

• rich

Why do you think Grandfather told Willy, “Don’t accept help unless you can pay for it, especially from friends.”?

• Because Grandfather does not trust his friends.

• Because Grandfather knows you will have to pay it back eventually.

• Because Grandfather is rich and does not need any help.

• Because Grandfather thinks Willy should use his college fund.

Events in this chapter show that Willy is—

• a lazy boy.

• a hardworking and determined boy.

• someone who only cares about his dog.

• a boy who is angry that he is not rich.

What is the best summary of Chapter 2?

• Willy took care of the farm and harvested two hundred bushels per acre. He sold the crop to Mr. Leeks.

• While spending time with this grandfather, Willy discovers that when Grandfather puts his palm downward he means ‘no.’ When he lays his hand upward he means ‘yes’.

• Doc Smith comes to visit Grandfather and Willy. She thinks that Willy should let someone else take care of Grandfather and Searchlight, Willy says no.

• Little Willy is determined to help Grandfather recover by taking care of the farm. Willy and Grandfather use signals to talk to each other and Willy harvests the potato crop.