Stone Fox Quiz

Which word best describes Little Willy throughout chapters 1-6?

• frightened

• patient

• determined

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How did Little Willy decide he was going to get the money to pay the taxes on the farm?

• Little Willy was going to sell the farm to pay the taxes.

• Little Willy was going to enter and win the National Dogsled Race to pay the taxes.

• Little Willy was going to pay the taxes using his college money.

• Little Willy was going to borrow money from Doc Smith and Lester to pay the taxes.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Based on the sentences above, what is the meaning of the phrase "healthy as an ox"?

• Grandfather is an ox.

• Grandfather is very, very sick.

• Grandfather is healthy and strong.

• Grandfather is sleeping like an ox.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which TWO quotations from the novel show that some did not believe Little Willy could win the race?

• "Gonna be a good one this year. They say that mountain man, the Indian called Stone Fox, might come." (page 46)

• "Don't be stupid," Mr. Foster told little Willy. "This is not a race for amateurs. Some of the best dog teams in the Northwest will be entering." (page 48)

• "Grandfather closed his eyes, squeezing out a tear that rolled down and filled up his ear. Little Willy gave Grandfather a big hug, and Searchlight barked again." (page 46)

• "He walked into the mayor's office and plopped the coins down on the mayor's desk. Me and Searchlight are gonna win that five hundred dollars, Mr. Mayor. You'll see. Everybody'll see." (page 49)

• "I have Searchlight! We go fast as lightning. Really, Mr. Foster, we do. Mr. Foster shook his head. You don't stand a chance of winning." (page 48)

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is the meaning of the phrase "…rests like a blanket…"?

• the snow covers the entire ground like a blanket covers the entire bed

• the snow will keep you warm in the cold like a blanket

• the snow could be picked up off of the ground like a blanket can be picked up off of the bed

• the snow covers part of the ground like a blanket covers part of the bed

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How did little Willy get the idea to enter into the dog sled race?

• The mayor suggested he enter the race to win the money for the farm.

• Willy saw a poster at Lester's general store and knew he could win.

• Lester told Willy to enter the race because he knew he could win the $500.

• The banker told Willy that he should use his college money and enter the race.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Which quotation from the text best describes what is shown in the illustration below?

• “Like the time grandfather dressed up as the scarecrow out in the garden.  It took little Willy an hour to catch on.”

• “Grandfather laughed so hard he cried.  And when he cried his beard filled up with tears.”

• “It was hard work living on a potato farm, but it was also a lot of fun.  Especially when Grandfather felt like playing.”

• "One day Grandfather wouldn’t get out of bed.  He just lay there and stared at the ceiling and looked sad.”

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In the paragraph above, how does the author show that little Willy is determined to help his grandfather?

• by describing little Willy's plan to move in with Doc Smith

• by explaining how little Willy will send Grandfather to live with Mrs. Peacock

• by using dialogue (conversation) to show how little Willy feels

• by describing Doc Smith's actions

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

In the paragraph above, which of the following is true about the characters' point of view?

• Doc Smith believes that little Willy should come live with her, while little Willy wants to go and live with Mrs. Peacock

• Doc Smith believes that little Willy should stay with his grandfather, while little Willy wants to come live with her.

• Doc Smith and little Willy both believe that little Willy should live with her until his grandfather gets better.

• Doc Smith believes that little Willy should come live with her, while little Willy believes he should stay with his grandfather.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

What can the reader conclude about Doc Smith's feelings towards Searchlight in the paragraph above?

• A. Doc Smith cares for Searchlight and wants the dog to come live with her.

        

• B. Doc Smith does not care for Searchlight and wants little Willy to give him away.

             

• C. Doc Smith is jealous of Searchlight and wants to get a new dog of her own.

             

• D. Doc Smith is thoughtful and tells little Willy that Searchlight can live on her farm.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6