Understanding the Garner Family's Challenges

The Garner family faces a financial crisis after receiving a tax bill that is three times higher than usual. The family discusses the impact of new houses on their land value and struggles with how to pay the increased taxes. Luke is concerned about his mother's decision to work at a factory to help with finances, as it means she will have less time for him. The family is left contemplating their next steps in light of these challenges.

What was the main concern for the Garner family after receiving the letter?

• They were not allowed to raise pigs or hogs.

• They had to move to a new house.

• They needed to sell their land.

• They were required to pay a fine.

What did the family do with the hogs after receiving the tax bill?

• They sold them at a local market.

• They gave them to their neighbors.

• They kept them for breeding.

• They loaded them onto a trailer for sale.

What did the family hope to achieve by selling the hogs?

• To pay off the increased taxes.

• To expand their farm.

• To move to a new location.

• To buy new equipment.

Why did the taxes increase for the Garner family?

• New houses increased the land value.

• They expanded their farm.

• The government needed more funds.

• They had unpaid previous taxes.

How did Luke feel about the new houses?

• He wanted to move into one.

• He loved watching them being built.

• He was indifferent to them.

• He disliked them for replacing the woods.

What did Luke often do for entertainment?

• Read books in his room.

• Help his father on the farm.

• Watch the construction of new houses.

• Play outside with friends.

What was Matthew's concern regarding the tax bill?

• What to do with the extra land.

• How to raise more hogs.

• Where they would live next.

• How they would pay the increased taxes.

What was the family's reaction to the increased taxes?

• They were excited.

• They were relieved.

• They were confused.

• They were silent and worried.

What did Mother plan to do to help with the financial situation?

• Start a new business.

• Work at a factory.

• Sell more hogs.

• Rent out their land.

How did Luke react to Mother's decision to work?

• He was supportive.

• He was indifferent.

• He was angry.

• He was surprised and concerned.