WorksheetsMr. Tucket Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How was Francis surprised on his birthday?
His mother had a surprise party.
He received a rifle from his father.
His father let him drive the wagon.
He was made an honorary scout.
What happened to Francis when he tried to escape the Pawnee camp a second time?
He had to help the women of the camp clean bear hides.
He was dressed in an ugly robe and teased.
He was held without food in a small cage.
He was beaten by his Indian mother with a cane.
What did Francis do when Mr. Grimes went after Braid by himself?
He helped the farmers bury the victims.
He stayed at Spot Johnnie's until Mr. Grimes came back.
He escaped from the farmers to join Mr. Grimes.
He gave Mr. Grimes his rifle so he would be prepared.
Why did Francis have to smoke the bait traps over aspen wood?
Aspen was more plentiful than other trees.
It would protect the traps against rough weather.
It would rid the traps of human scent.
Beaver loved to eat aspen wood.
Why did Mr. Grimes wipe buffalo grease on Francis?
It would make him hard to hold.
It would help him sneak out of camp.
It would cure his chest cold.
It woud protect him from the fire.
What happened when Francis arrived at the Pawnee camp after being captured?
He discovered a girl was also a captive.
A boy showed him how to use a bow and arrow.
An old woman led him around by a rope.
He found a knife hidden in a barrel.
What did Francis do when Mr. Grimes was about to scalp Braid?
He became ill and rode away.
He shot the knife out of Mr. Grimes's hand.
He decided not to be a mountain man.
He asked if he could help.
How did Francis win his wrestling match?
He jumped on his opponent's stomach.
He bit his opponent's ear.
Mr. Grimes kicked the opponent twice.
His opponent twisted his knee.
What did Mr. Grimes and Francis discover after arriving at Spot Johnnie's trading post?
They could spend the winter with Spot and his family.
The war party led by Braid had been defeated.
Spot had taken his family and fled to the hills.
The buildings were on fire and many Pawnee were dead.
What did Mr. Grimes discover about Braid?
He was preparing the Pawnee for war.
He had been wounded by a Cherokee.
He was hiding with the traders.
He had taken over as chief of his village.
What happened when Francis's horse stumbled on a rock?
He fell off and landed on his shoulder.
He became entangled in a large briar patch.
He was saved from an Indian's arrow hitting him.
He had to shoot the injured horse.
What did Francis do when Mr. Grimes showed him a train of farmers heading to Oregon?
He realized how much he missed the wagon train.
He signed up to go with the farmers in the spring.
He decided to spend the winter with Mr. Grimes.
He asked the farmers to take a letter to his family.
What did Francis do while Mr. Grimes watched the stream for beaver?
He learned how to cook venison several different ways.
He worked hard on building their lean-to.
He read a schoolbook that Mr. Grimes had picked up.
He wrote in his diary about his adventures.
What did Francis do when Mr. Grimes was gathering bait sticks?
He held two trappers at gunpoint for one hour.
He heard gunfire coming from Mr. Grimes's direction.
He was busy drying meat for jerky.
He was watching the nearby traps.
What did Francis do after he shot the deer?
He made himself a new buckskin shirt.
He noticed a fawn hiding beneath a bush.
He saw a young boy watching from the woods.
He felt so nervous that he had to sit down.
What did Mr. Grimes tell Francis to do that made Francis think he was being tricked?
to avoid being followed by Apaches
to ride blindfolded in the countryside
to sniff the ground to track deer
to hold a white flag to attract antelope
Why did Francis and Mr. Grimes stop riding during the blizzard?
Mr. Grimes couldn't open his eyes.
They spotted a cabin.
Francis's pony collapsed.
Francis had a frostbitten toe.
What did Braid do when he returned from the raid on the wagon train?
He told Francis he had seen his parents' wagon.
He gave Francis one of the horses from the wagon.
He was wearing the jacket Francis's mother had made.
He threw down a china doll in front of Francis.
Why did Francis have to gather firewood and cook dinner?
He was younger than Mr. Grimes and had more energy.
He lost a shooting match against Mr. Grimes.
He was indebted to Mr. Grimes for the rest of his life.
Mr. Grimes had been wounded by a bear.
Why did Mr. Grimes want Francis to ride at night?
Indians did not attack at night.
He wanted them to get to Spot Johnnie's cabin.
It was cooler for the horses to travel at night.
It was easier to hunt the animals at night.
