BDF ch15 Skating into Trouble literary

What is the main conflict introduced at the beginning of the story?

• The characters are lost in a swamp

• The characters are running low on food

• The characters are being chased

• The characters are fighting among themselves

What character trait best describes Yondel based on her actions?

• Selfish and uncaring

• Brave and responsible

• Clumsy and careless

• Timid and fearful

Why did the gnome disappear from the camp?

• He was scared away by the singing

• He was never really there

• The answer is not directly stated in the text

• He went back to his family

What special ability does Yondel demonstrate in the swamp?

• She can control fire

• She can breathe underwater

• She can fly

• She can control ice and water

The singing voice in the story appears to be coming from:

• The mysterious gnome

• The swamp creatures

• Yondel's amulet

• The trees in the swamp

What is the main source of conflict with the swamp people?

• The travelers were stealing their food

• The freezing of their pond slime

• The travelers were too noisy

• They didn’t like strangers

How does Truen initially react to ice skating?

• He enjoys it immediately

• He refuses to try it

• He falls repeatedly and dislikes it

• He teaches others how to do it

The chief of the swamp people is named:

• Smorf

• Glid

• Yondel

• Jonuke

What does the word "translucent" mean as used to describe the gnome?

• Very old

• Almost see-through

• Very tired

• Extremely dirty

Why does Glid initially blame Jonuke for the frozen ponds?

• He assumes Jonuke is the leader

• He dislikes Jonuke specifically

• He saw Jonuke freeze the ponds

• The text doesn’t explain why