Pony: Part 3 Reflection

Why did Silas' mom's family disown her?

• She married Silas' Pa, who had nothing and came from nothing.

• She moved to another country.

• She wanted to become a violin teacher.

• She lost all their money.

Why doesn't Silas tell others about Mittenwool?

• His Pa recommended he shouldn't tell people and he was made fun of when he told others before.

• Mittenwool is a secret treasure.

• Mittenwool is not real.

• He forgot about Mittenwool.

What did Mr. Farmer say to Silas about joining him?

• He said Silas could not join him to find the counterfeiters and his father.

• He said Silas could come along.

• He ignored Silas completely.

• He asked Silas to stay home and do chores.

What happened when Silas told other kids about Mittenwool?

• They taunted, mocked, and ridiculed him, and one boy twisted his arm.

• They believed him and wanted to meet Mittenwool.

• They ignored him.

• They told the teacher.

Who asked Silas not to tell others about Mittenwool?

• His dad

• His teacher

• Mr. Farmer

• His mother

How did Silas feel when Mr. Farmer refused his request?

• Angry

• Happy

• Indifferent

• Excited

What does the story suggest about how people treat those who are different?

• They may mock or ridicule them.

• They always accept them.

• They ignore them.

• They help them.

What does Silas' story teach about family expectations?

• Family expectations can sometimes lead to difficult choices.

• Family always supports your decisions.

• Family expectations are never important.

• Family never disagrees.

What could Silas do differently if he wanted others to understand Mittenwool?

• Explain carefully and choose trustworthy people to share with.

• Tell everyone at once.

• Never talk about Mittenwool again.

• Write a letter to the newspaper.

What was unusual about the people Silas saw in the woods?

• They were all wearing the same clothes.

• They were all ghosts, not real people.

• They were all singing loudly.

• They were all carrying lanterns.