Stone Fox Quiz 1-5

In Chapter 1, Willy goes over to Doc Smith's house to tell her that Grandfather won't talk or get out of bed.  At first, she doesn’t believe that Grandfather is sick.  What makes her change her mind?

• She knew Grandfather would never play a trick.

• Grandfather went to bed without playing the harmonica

• Grandfather didn't eat dinner.

• Many people in town had the flu and she thought Grandfather had it too.

In Chapter 2, Willy watches Doc Smith leave the farm.  He starts to laugh.  Why is he laughing?

• Searchlight was mad at her and scared her horse.

• She told Willy a funny joke.

• Willy was happy because Grandfather started to talk.

• Searchlight made a funny noise.

Which of the following best describes Searchlight’s character?                  

• She is lazy and old.

• She is young and playful.

• She is smart and loving.

• She is scared and shy.

Describe how Clifford Snyder behaved while at the farmhouse.

• He was kind and helpful.

• He was friendly and talkative.

• He was mean and bossy.

• He was nervous and quiet.

What does Doc Smith think Little Willy should do with  Grandfather?

• She thinks Little Willy should continue to take care of him.

• She thinks Little Willy should let Mrs. Peacock take care of him with the other sick people in town.

• She thinks Grandfather is going to get better soon, so they should just let him be.

• She thinks Stone Fox should take care of him.

What did Doc Smith think was wrong with Grandfather?

• She thinks he has lost his will to live.

• She thinks he is very tired and needs rest.

• She thinks he has the flu.

• She doesn't know what is wrong with him.

How did Willy communicate with Grandfather?

• Grandfather wrote notes to share with Little Willy.

• Grandfather whispered to Little Willy.

• Grandfather used hand gestures to communicate with Little Willy.

• Grandfather drew pictures to share with Little Willy.

How does Little Willy plow the potato fields while Grandfather is sick?

• He hires a farmer to help him.

• He borrows a horse to help him plow.

• A friend helps him pull all the potatoes out of the ground.

• Searchlight pulls the plow for him.

What does Miss Williams, Little Willy's teacher, say about Little Willy?

• He is smart and hard working.

• He doesn't complete his homework.

• He needs to leave his dog Searchlight at home while he is at school.

• He asks too many questions.

How does Grandfather describe a "city slicker"?

• City slickers have hands that are soft and pink like a baby.

• City slickers looked like they were going to a wedding.

• City slickers couldn't tell the difference between a potato and a peanut.

• All of the above