GMH Ch 7 & 8

What date did they invite The Smauley family to help with the roof raising?

• October 17

• November 17

• October 1

• November 11

What was important about the date of the roof raising?

• nothing was important

• It was Amos's birthday

• It was Solomon's birthday

• It was the Smauley's anniversary

What were Amos's reasons for joining Solomon on the trip to the Smauley home?

• to get a look at the Indian trail

• to see the kind of place the Smauley's have

• To have a day away from the ax and saw

• To visit with the horse trader

Before the reached the Smauley's home, It began to _____________.

On the day of the roof raising The Smauley's brought

• tools

• ginger/cornmeal cake

• balloons

• nails

What Was used to cover the window openings?

• Curtains with ruffles

• Bear skin

• Glass windows the shone in the sun

• uncured deerskin covered with grease

The walls were made tight with wood chips and clay.

• True
• False

What did they need to do before winter set in?

• dig the hole for the swimming pool

• get a bear or two

• trip to the trading post for food supplies

• fell trees to prepare for spring planting

What are some uses for bear fat?

• soap

• butter substitute

• grease pots

• roof waxing

Solomon was worried about _________and ___________ while on the trail.