Family Financial Challenges and Decisions

The family receives a tax bill three times higher than usual due to increased land value from new houses. This financial strain leads to a discussion on how to manage the situation. The mother considers working at a factory to help with finances, surprising Luke, who is concerned about losing his main companion during the day.

What event coincides with the arrival of the tax bill?

• The family receives a new car.

• The family celebrates a birthday.

• The family sells their hogs.

• The family moves to a new house.

How does Luke observe the hogs being taken away?

• From the backyard.

• Through a window in the attic.

• From the front porch.

• Through a vent in the front of the house.

What is Mother's reaction to the tax bill?

• She laughs it off.

• She is indifferent.

• She immediately pays it.

• She is shocked and drops it.

Why were the taxes increased according to Dad?

• Because of a new government policy.

• Due to the construction of fancy houses nearby.

• Due to an increase in hog prices.

• Because of a mistake in the tax office.

What does Luke find strange about his feelings towards the new houses?

• He is indifferent to their presence.

• He hates them because they are too colorful.

• He wants to move into one of them.

• He loves them despite them replacing his woods.

What does Dad say about the increased land value?

• It has no impact on them.

• It will decrease soon.

• It means more taxes for them.

• It's beneficial for selling.

What financial concern does Matthew express?

• How to buy more hogs.

• How to pay the increased taxes.

• How to afford a vacation.

• How to pay for a new car.

What solution does Mother propose to help with finances?

• Selling their house.

• Selling more hogs.

• Getting a work permit and working at a factory.

• Taking a loan from the bank.

How does Luke feel about Mother going to work?

• He is excited for her.

• He is indifferent.

• He is surprised and concerned about his own isolation.

• He is angry.