Riding Freedom Chapter 1 Questions

Which of the following word means to fall steeply?

• frock

• plunging

• rickety

• persistent

Look at how the author used the word persistent in the story. What does the word persistent mean?

• troublemaker

• a woman's or girl's dress

• nervous or scared

• stubborn

Which of the following words means "troublemaker"?

• persistent

• rickety

• ruffian

• plunging

Which of the following words means "poorly made."

• rickety

• skittish

• ruffian

• persistent

How was Charlotte different from other babies?

• She cried all the time

• She did most things sooner than other babies.

• She never wanted to play.

• She learned to read before she could talk.

How was Charlotte orphaned?

• Her parents were killed during a storm when their wagon overturned.

• Her parents died from sickness.

• Her parents gave her up because they were unable to care for her.

• Charlotte ran away from home because she didn't like her parents' rules.

Why does Charlotte wear a leather bracelet all the time?

• Her parents gave it to her.

• It labeled her as an orphan.

• It was from the horses' reins that watched her the night her parents died.

• It was a promise that her parents would come back to take her home one day.

Where was the only place that made Charlotte happy at the orphanage?

• In the kitchen with Mrs. Boyle

• In the office with Mr. Milkshark

• In the pasture with William

• In the stables with Freedom

Why did Vern and Charlotte have a special friendship?

• Vern taught her all about horses.

• Vern treated Charlotte with kindness

• Vern told great stories.

• All of the above

Who won the pasture race?

• Charlotte

• William

• Hayward

• Vern