Boxcar Children Chapter 9 Activities

The children, living in a boxcar, are invited by Dr. Moore to pick cherries in his orchard. They plan their visit carefully to avoid being discovered. At the orchard, they work happily and enjoy a meal of cherry dumplings. Dr. Moore learns about their situation but decides not to reveal their identity to their grandfather, who is searching for them.

What did the Boxcar Children have for dinner before the events of Chapter 9?

• Eggs and milk

• Vegetable soup

• Cherry pie

• Bread and butter

What is the main activity in Chapter 9?

• Visiting the doctor

• Going to school

• Picking cherries

• Building a pool

Who asked Henry to pick cherries?

• Dr. Moore

• His grandfather

• Mrs. Moore

• The cook

Why was Henry hesitant to take his siblings to the orchard?

• They had other plans

• They didn't like cherries

• They might be discovered

• They were too young

How did the children plan to travel to the orchard?

• Two by two

• In a car

• By bus

• On bicycles

Who were the other workers at the orchard?

• Local farmers

• A group of tourists

• The doctor and the cook

• Only the children

What was Benny's role at the orchard?

• Carrying baskets

• Climbing trees

• Cooking lunch

• Supervising others

How did the children feel about picking cherries?

• Tired

• Happy

• Bored

• Confused

What did the children have for lunch in the orchard?

• Sandwiches

• Cherry dumplings

• Fruit salad

• Pasta

What did Dr. Moore give the children for their work?

• A ride home

• Four dollars and cherries

• A new home

• A book