Poppy Chapters 13-16

When Poppy first woke up in Ereth's log after her nap, what did she think of Dimwood Forest?

• She was astonished with the beauty of the forest at night.

• She was terrified of the animals in the dark.

• She found the look of Dimwood forest funny and it made her giggle.

Why did Poppy change her mind about the beauty and wonder of the forest?

• Dimwood Forest simply didn't look as beautiful in the day time

• She sniffed around and the smell of Ereth's bathroom disgusted her.

• She caught sight of a nesting owl on the snag and was frightened.

• A fox appeared from behind a tree and she remembered how dangerous the forest really was.

When Ereth, with Poppy hiding beside him, was talking to Mr. Ocax, what did Mr. Ocax see that Poppy had?

• Lungwort's thimble hat

• Ragweed's earring

• One of Ereth's quills for defense

How does Poppy convince Ereth to go with her to New House?

• Poppy threatens to destroy Ereth's home if he doesn't help her.

• Poppy gives an inspiring speech to convince Ereth to go with her to New House

• Poppy cries and guilts Ereth into going with her to New House.

• 1. Poppy tells Ereth she will get him the salt from the salt lick.

As Poppy and Ereth begin their journey through the forest, what is Poppy suspicious about?

• She is suspicious that Ereth might be leading her directly to Mr. Ocax.

• She is suspicious that the fox will return and try to eat her again.

• She is suspicious that Mr. Oxac is following them.

• She is suspicious that Mr. Ocax has traveled to Grey House to threaten her family.

What confirms Poppy's suspicion that Mr. Ocax is following her and Ereth as they journey through the forest?

• Poppy spotted Mr. Ocax's wings spread wide as he flew above them.

• Mr. Ocax landed on the forest floor right in front of Poppy and Ereth and blocked their path.

• Mr. Ocax called out to Poppy and Ereth and demanded they stop their journey to New House

• Ereth smelled Mr. Ocax from afar and told Poppy he must be following them.

How does Poppy escape Mr. Ocax's attack?

• Poppy runs quickly to a small hollow in the bottom of a tree and hides.

• Poppy jumps over Mr. Ocax as he swoops down to the ground.

• Poppy hides behind Ereth's spiky tail.

What is so wonderful about the corn field that Poppy and Ereth begin to walk through?

• The corn field is very close to the salt lick that Ereth so loves!

• The corn field was under the protection of a cat named George, who would take care of Poppy and her family.

• The corn field is bursting with food that could easily feed Poppy's family.

How does Ereth describe the huge salt lick?

• Beautiful, really beautiful!

• It's a whole year's worth of salt!

• It's ugly, but so very It's ugly, but so very tasty.tasty.

• It's a dream come true.

What does the salt lick actually look like?

• A barrell filled with loose salt granules.

• A large block of salt sitting on top of a smooth, shiny pole the height of a corn stalk.

• A bunch of toothpicks sticking out of the ground with small chunks of salt on top.