Stone Fox Comprehension Test

Which of the following does NOT occur in the story?

• Little Willy tries to play Grandfather's harmonica.

• Little Willy runs to Doc Smith's house to ask for help.

• Little Willy and Searchlight harvest the potatoes.

• Little Willy brings Grandfather to the hospital.

Choose the best words to describe Little Willy.

• Persistent and optimistic

• Loud and stubborn

• Timid and hesitant

• Sly and UNtrustworthy

How does Little Willy prepare for the winter? Choose all that apply.

• He purchases winter boots.

• He buys food.

• He finishes harvesting the potatoes.

• He chops wood.

How does Little Willy feel when Clifford Snyder informs him about Grandfather's taxes? Choose all that apply.

• Neutral

• Confident

• Panicked

• Surprised

What is the setting of the story?

• Montana

• Wyoming

• Delaware

• Canada

What are some effects of Grandfather falling ill? Choose all that apply.

• Little Willy must run the farm.

• Little Willy must ask the neighbors for money.

• Little Willy feels sad about Grandfather.

• Doc Smith suggests Mrs. Peacock take care of Grandfather.

What are two effects of Grandfather not moving from his bed?

• Little Willy moves away.

• Little Willy has to farm the potatoes alone.

• Little Willy gets a job.

• Little Willy has to take care of him.

What are two effects of the potatoes being ready, but Little Willy has no horse?

• Little Willy has to dig them up by hand.

• Little Willy and Searchlight have to harvest them together.

• Little Willy has to harvest them without Grandfather.

• Little Willy pays people to help him.

What are two effects of Clifford Snyder showing up at Little Willy's house?

• Little Willy finds out about the taxes they owe.

• Little Willy figures out why Grandfather is sick.

• Little Willy gets mad and leaves Grandfather.

• Little Willy sells the farm.

What's the biggest problem in the first part of the story?

• Little Willy can't find food.

• No one will help Little Willy harvest the potatoes.

• Little Willy needs to make money for the taxes.

• Mrs. Peacock can't take care of Grandfather.