Billy Whiskers

Why did Mr. Wagner want a little red goat cart?

• To carry the crops to town.

• So his children could ride into town and run errands.

• They would have goat cart races.

How did the author describe the red wagon?

• The wagon was old and dull.

• The wagon had scratches and a broken wheel.

• The wagon sparkled like a diamond in the sun.

• The wagon shone like the moon.

Why was the mother disgusted by the Billy Goat?

• He was rude to everyone.

• He was dirty and smelled.

• She felt he would eat up all the vegetables in the garden.

• She felt he would tear up the house.

Why did the boys name him Billy Whiskers?

• Because he was all white.

• Because of his long white beard.

• Because he had whiskers all over his chin.

Why was Billy glad there was bright moonlight and no lights on in the house?

• Billy was tired and wanted to sleep without wanting light in his eyes.

• He wanted to try and escape because he was scared.

• He wanted to go exploring.

What can you infer about the goats mood when he kicked up his heels and gave a wink at the house.

• Excited, sneaky, happy

• Angry, aggressive

• sad, anxious

Why does the author use this sentence to describe the garden? From this direction, the evening breeze was carrying sweet odors of dew-sprinkled lettuce and tender beet tops to his nostrils.

• The words used make the garden sound rotten.

• The words used make the vegetables in the garden sound so delicious. The goat is being lured to the garden by the sweet smells.

• The words used to make the garden sound like the smells and vegetables are terrible.

What does the simile, He moved as cunning as a fox mean?

• The goat was clever, sly, and sneaky.

• The goat was thoughtful and thankful for the safe place to live.

• The goat was shy and stayed where he was supposed to.

What does the simile, Billy stood still as statue mean?

• That Billy was trying to be still so he could watch Mr. Wagner without being seen.

• Billy was scared to move.

• Billy wanted to be a statue.

Why would Billy Whiskers be quiet as a mouse?

• He was exhausted from all the running around.

• He wanted the family to think that he had been tied up the whole time.

• He was scared.