Davy Crockett Saves the World

What extraordinary feat could Davy Crockett perform?

• He could climb the tallest mountain.
• He could fly like a bird.
• He could whip ten times his weight in wildcats.
• He could swim across the ocean.

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What does Davy Crockett's unique grooming style tell us about him?

• He is a city boy.
• He is very serious.
• He is humorous and unconventional.
• He is very traditional.

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What did Davy Crockett use to comb his hair?

• A rake
• His hands
• A brush
• A comb

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Why was the world in trouble at the beginning of the story?

• The President was not doing his job.
• Halley's Comet was approaching Earth.
• Davy Crockett was lost in the forest.
• There was a drought in the land.

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What was the length of Halley's Comet's tail?

• Two million miles
• One million miles
• Four million miles
• Three million miles

What did the President of the United States try to do about Halley's Comet?

• He tried to sell tickets to see it.
• He tried to study it.
• He tried to stop it.
• He tried to ignore it.

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How did Davy Crockett feel about the comet's approach?

• He wanted to stop it.
• He thought it was a joke.
• He was very worried.
• He didn't know anything about it.

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What can we infer about Davy Crockett's character based on his actions?

• He wants to be a scientist.
• He is very serious and worried.
• He enjoys being in the forest with his bear.
• He is afraid of comets.

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Who is Sally Sugartree in the story?

• A brave knight
• A smart and pretty girl
• A famous singer
• A talking animal

What did Sally do every day that helped her know about Halley's Comet?

• She read the newspaper.
• She watched the stars.
• She talked to Davy.
• She climbed trees.

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