Telephone Predictions and Opinions

What did Dr. Ericksen say would happen when people need help?

• They would write letters.

• They would visit each other.

• They would call on the telephone.

• They would send a telegram.

What did some people think about the telephone?

• It was a wonderful invention.

• It was an engineering miracle.

• It would open a Pandora's box of troubles.

• It was too expensive.

What did Meg do in her seat at school?

• She slept.

• She squirmed.

• She laughed.

• She cried.

What was installed in Mr. Kane's store?

• A radio

• A telephone

• A television

• A computer

What was the date Meg wrote on her slate?

• October 8, 1905

• October 9, 1905

• October 10, 1905

• October 11, 1905

Who shouted, "Yes, hello, this is the doctor!"?

• Meg

• Mr. Turner

• Dr. Ericksen

• Meg's father

What did Meg's father do after the phone call?

• Went to sleep

• Started cooking

• Grabbed his medical kit and headed outside

• Read a book

What became common among the Ericksens?

• Referring to mix-ups as 'another sick goat'

• Calling Dr. Kerrigan for help

• Visiting the barn

• Laughing at jokes

Who laughed in the text?

• Jake Turner

• Dr. Ericksen

• Mrs. Turner

• Little Emma