Poppy by Avi

Poppy landed:

• next to Gray House

• next to New House

• on a rock in the middle of the creek

• near Mr. Ocax's tree

Poppy goes into the fungus-covered log because:

• Mr. Ocax saw her

• A fox found her

• She fell into it accidentally

• She thought she saw something

When Poppy tells Ereth about Mr. Ocax, Ereth first:

• laughs

• gets angry

• doesn't know who that is

• is afraid

How does Poppy get to New House?

• on the road

• Dimwood Forest

• by floating on a boat

Why does Poppy enter the log in Dimwood Forest?

• She was being chased by a fox.

• Poppy was running from Mr. Ocax.

• Poppy was tired and looking for a place to rest.

What does Poppy promise Ereth if he joins her on the journey to New House?

• corn

• a new home with the mice

• salt

What does Poppy see on the barn at New House?

• a very large owl

• scarecrow

• an old sign

What does Poppy learn?

• The owl is fake and Ocax has been lying about everything.

• how to make popcorn

• the deer like salt

How does Mr. Ocax gain Poppy's trust & confidence?

• By offering to be partners

• Offering her family safe passage

• complimenting her and speaking in a friendly tone

What does Poppy find beneath Mr. Ocax's watching tree?

• Baby owl eggs

• Ragweed's earring in an owl pellet

• Only dead leaves

• French fries