Too Warm for Wheat Quiz

Where does the narrator live?

• Western Territories

• New England

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

Why did the narrator's family move to the Middle Colonies?

• To be near the ocean

• For better weather

• To find gold

• To visit relatives

What did Uncle Charles do for a living?

• Fisherman

• Farmer

• Carpenter

• Baker

What was difficult about farming in New England?

• There were too many animals

• The soil was sandy

• The soil was rocky and covered in snow

• It was too hot

What did the narrator's family grow on their farm?

• Fruits

• Flowers

• Vegetables

• Grains

What did the narrator's mother open in town?

• A farm stand

• A grocery store

• A bakery

• A school

What does the narrator think about their life on the farm?

• It is boring

• It is not what they wanted

• It is the best life

• It is too hard

What does 'at sixes and sevens' mean in the context of the text?

• Happy and content

• Confused and restless

• Excited and joyful

• Busy and tired

What is the nickname for the Middle Colonies?

• The Bread Basket

• The Green Valley

• The Gold Coast

• The Fishing Grounds

What did Father decide to do after trying fishing?

• Become a farmer

• Move back to England

• Become a baker

• Start a fishing business