Little Willy and Grandfather's Challenges

Mrs. Lowe reads the first chapter of 'Stone Fox' to her third-grade class. Little Willy discovers his grandfather won't get out of bed, suspecting a trick. He seeks help from Doc Smith, who examines grandfather and finds nothing physically wrong. Doc Smith explains that grandfather's condition is mental, as he has given up on life. Little Willy is determined to find out what's wrong and help his grandfather regain his will to live.

Who is the author of the novel 'Stone Fox'?

• Roald Dahl

• Mark Twain

• John Reynolds Gardiner

• J.K. Rowling

Where does Little Willy live with his grandfather?

• In a cabin in Alaska

• On a potato farm in Wyoming

• In a city apartment

• On a ranch in Texas

What did Grandfather dress up as to play a trick on Little Willy?

• A scarecrow

• A ghost

• A farmer

• A clown

What did Grandfather do with Little Willy's breakfast when he overslept?

• Gave it to the dog

• Ate it himself

• Threw it away

• Put it in the chicken coop

What is the name of Little Willy's dog?

• Buddy

• Searchlight

• Spot

• Rex

Who does Little Willy run to for help when Grandfather won't get out of bed?

• His teacher

• The sheriff

• Doc Smith

• A neighbor

What is Doc Smith's initial reaction to Little Willy's concern?

• She thinks it's just another trick

• She immediately rushes to help

• She calls for an ambulance

• She ignores him

What does Doc Smith use to examine Grandfather?

• A little black bag

• A blood pressure cuff

• A stethoscope

• A thermometer

According to Doc Smith, what is wrong with Grandfather?

• He is very tired

• He is hungry

• He has a cold

• He has given up on life

What does Little Willy decide to do after learning about Grandfather's condition?

• Go to school

• Find out what's wrong and make it better

• Leave the farm

• Call another doctor