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How does Homer figure out how to find the port in Portland?
He asked someone where it was
He figured water would be down hill
He smelt the salty water in the air.
What were the accommodation on the ship like?
spacious and luxurious
cramped and small.
dirty and smelly.
How does Mr. Willow feel when Kate Nibbly wants to marry him?
He does not want to marry her, girls are yucky.
He doesn't believe her.
He is excited and can't wait to marry her.
How does Homer get knocked unconscious?
He slipped on the waxy floor and hit his head on an iron pole.
He slipped on the bathroom floor and hit his head on the tub.
He slipped on the deck and fell overboard.
Why does Homer bite sticks and growl at the crowd when he is in the crate?
He likes to pretend to be a pig
He is spittin' mad
He enjoys putting on a show to make the dockworkers laugh
Why doesn't Homer tell the dockworkers that he was thrown in with the pigs?
He was too embarrassed and thought they would laugh at him.
That was where he was supposed to be.
He had lost his voice from yelling in the crate.
Who rescues Homer from the crate?
Fenton J. Fleabottom
The red-faced man
The cabin steward with the ice chip eyes
Who was Minerva?
A flaming torch juggler with the Caravan of Miracles
A tattooed lady with the Caravan of Miracles
a cook with the Caravan of Miracles
Why does Prof. Fleabottom give Minerva money?
candy for Homer
a bath for Homer
perfume for Minerva
Why does Homer keep calling the Chinese men Indians?
He thinks they came from the reservation.
They look like Indians.
Indians are the only other culture he is familiar with.
Why does Homer want to buy peppermints?
to give them to Prof. Fleabottom
to improve his breath
to improve Minerva's breath
Why do they need to use the ferry?
The road to New Jersey is closed.
The road to New Jersey is under construction.
There wasn't another way to cross the river to get to New Jersey.
How is Pine Swamp different from Manhattan?
Pine Swamp is much larger with more people.
Pine Swamp is much smaller with fewer people.
Pine Swamp has more buildings and businesses.
What kind of medicine does Mr. Fleabottom sell?
The best kind, the kind that makes you smile
cough syrup.
asprin.
Why does Prof. Fleabottom want to hire Homer
to replace his dead geek
to feed the pigs
to eat chicken
Who is Harold?
Homer's cousin
Homer's Uncle
Homer's Brother
Homer's dad
Who does Homer's mother leave him and his brother to after she dies?
The mayor
Jebidiah Brewster
Samuel Reed
Squinton Leach
How does Homer's father die?
a tree fell on him
he died in the war
he never died
a tractor ran him over
What is the horse's name?
Joe
Diffy
Glue
Bob
What War is going on?
The revolution
The French and Indian
The war on terror
The Civil War
How old is Harold?
10
44
17
21
What do they call Samuel Reed while he is tied up?
bean sprout
a fugitive
a Darky
road kill
Where does Homer pass out when he is headed to the Brewster house?
On the grass
in the woods
in the gem mine
in the tent
How did Mr. Brewster become rich?
he fracked his land
he was a bounty hunter
Tourmaline mining
he raised prize dairy cows
Who saves Homer when Stink and Smelt kidnap him again?
Mrs. Bean
Mr. Brewster
Squinton
Samuel Reed
After Mr. Brewster tells Homer about the slaves he has and who Samuel Reed is, he tells Homer he has to do something. Mr. Brewster then says that he cannot make the choice for him. What do you think Homer meant when he said that "Nothing was not an option?"
True or False: Harold was of age to join the army?
true
false
true or false: Squiton came looking for Homer after he escaped from the root cellar?
true
false
true or false: Mr. Brewster is a Quaker
true
false
true or false: Mr. Brewster held Homer against his will and did not help him continue to look for his brother Harold?
true
false
Who is Harold?
Homer's cousin
Homer's Uncle
Homer's Brother
Homer's dad
Who does Homer's mother leave him and his brother to after she dies?
The mayor
Jebidiah Brewster
Samuel Reed
Squinton Leach
How does Homer's father die?
a tree fell on him
he died in the war
he never died
a tractor ran him over
What is the horse's name?
Joe
Diffy
Glue
Bob
What War is going on?
The revolution
The French and Indian
The war on terror
The Civil War
How old is Harold?
10
44
17
21
What do they call Samuel Reed while he is tied up?
bean sprout
a fugitive
a Darky
road kill
Where does Homer pass out when he is headed to the Brewster house?
On the grass
in the woods
in the gem mine
in the tent
How did Mr. Brewster become rich?
he fracked his land
he was a bounty hunter
Tourmaline mining
he raised prize dairy cows
Who saves Homer when Stink and Smelt kidnap him again?
Mrs. Bean
Mr. Brewster
Squinton
Samuel Reed
True or False: Harold was of age to join the army?
true
false
true or false: Squiton came looking for Homer after he escaped from the root cellar?
true
false
true or false: Mr. Brewster is a Quaker
true
false
true or false: Mr. Brewster held Homer against his will and did not help him continue to look for his brother Harold?
true
false
What reason did Brewster give to Homer for not referring to a person’s complexion?
Brewster believes that one skin color is distinctly better than any other.
"Complexion is proof that beauty is only skin deep."
"Thou should refer to one by the content of his character, not the color of his skin."
"Does the Lord care if we be pink or brown? I assure thee, He does not."
When Homer first went to live with Squinton Leach, what was the one thing he was most afraid of (other than the dark)?
bees
spiders
Harold disappearing
ghosts
How had Samuel Reed managed to escape from Stink and Smelt?
He used a Harry Houdini muscle technique.
Jebediah Brewster found him and set him free.
He rubbed the rope against a sharp rock.
He convinced a family of mice to nibble through the rope.
What does Homer compare the train ride to at the end of Chapter 15?
"Like we're floating through a storybook and each turn in the track is a new page."
"Like a disagreeable ride on ol' Bob the horse."
"Like a ride on a marshmallow-y cloud."
"Like a little voice repeating, 'I think I can, I think I can..."
How did Mr. Brewster know Homer was connected to Stink and Smelt?
He overheard Homer talking about it in his sleep.
He saw Smelt had been following them.
God told him in a dream.
Mrs. Bean saw Smelt spying on them.
Explain what this text means...."Samuel Reed is swinging a six-foot iron bar like it's a baseball bat, and Stink Mullins is a cheap home run."
Samuel Reed is going to play baseball with Stink.
Samuel Reed is about to hit Stink with the iron bar.
Samuel Reed is showing Stink how good he could be at baseball.
Stink can hit a home run.
Who does Homer's mother leave him and his brother to after she dies?
The mayor
Jebidiah Brewster
Samuel Reed
Squinton Leach
How does Homer's father die?
a tree fell on him
he died in the war
he never died
a tractor ran him over
What is the horse's name?
Joe
Diffy
Glue
Bob
What War is going on?
The revolution
The French and Indian
The war on terror
The Civil War
How did Mr. Brewster become rich?
he fracked his land
he was a bounty hunter
Tourmaline mining
he raised prize dairy cows
Who saves Homer when Stink and Smelt kidnap him again?
Mrs. Bean
Mr. Brewster
Squinton
Samuel Reed
When Homer first went to live with Squinton Leach, what was the one thing he was most afraid of (other than the dark)?
bees
spiders
Harold disappearing
ghosts
What does Homer compare the train ride to at the end of Chapter 15?
"Like we're floating through a storybook and each turn in the track is a new page."
"Like a disagreeable ride on ol' Bob the horse."
"Like a ride on a marshmallow-y cloud."
"Like a little voice repeating, 'I think I can, I think I can..."
How did Mr. Brewster know Homer was connected to Stink and Smelt?
He overheard Homer talking about it in his sleep.
He saw Smelt had been following them.
God told him in a dream.
Mrs. Bean saw Smelt spying on them.
How did Mr. Brewster know Homer was with Smelt?
He could read minds.
Smelt was following them to the mine.
Homer told him.
Mrs. Bean saw Smelt in the bushes.
Mr. Brewster calls Samuel Reed "the conductor". What is he a conductor for?
the Underground Railroad
a subway
a coal train
an orchestra
Why was Mr. Brewster part of the Underground Railroad helping slaves escape to Canada?
He likes trains
He was being paid by Canada.
He is a Quaker and they don't believe in slavery or killing.
What does Mr. Brewster tell Homer to tell Smelt when he sees him?
The truth
A lie
What does Squinton keep in the root cellar? (check 3)
food
old beaver pelts
broken furniture
empty Mason jars
clothes
What do you think of the book so far?
Great!!
Ok
Meh
Haven't decided yet
Who wakes Homer up by the fire?
Mr Brewster
Rev Willow
Uncle Squinton
His brother Harold
What is the truth about Kate and Frank Nibbly?
They were exactly what they said, very rich.
We still don't know the truth
They were scam artists - and not named Nibbly.
Who else does Rev Willow have news about?
Prof Fleabottom
Mr. Brewster
Smelt and Stink
Homer's brother
Does Homer get to see his brother?
yes
no
Where does the air balloon land?
In a field
In a tree
In a frog pond
On a house
What do the soldiers think Homer is?
a soldier
a spy
a boy
a traitor
What lie does Homer tell to try and get out of jail?
He has lots of money to pay them to let him out of jail.
Prof Fleabottom is coming to get him.
He is famous for breaking out of jail.
His family is rich and owns many slaves.
Why is Homer upset that Mr. Willow tells Kate and Frank all their personal business?
He doesn't trust them.
He wants to tell them things.
He likes to lie to people.
He wants them to talk.
Why does Homer think Frank wants them to miss the ship to New York?
so they can't find Harold
because they are Confederate spies
so Kate and Frank have more time to steal their money
Does Homer believe Kate and Frank have tickets for the ship to New York?
Yes
No
Did the captain of the ship really want to see Homer?
Yes
No
What happens while Homer is trying to get back inside the cabin?
Someone injures Rev Willow.
The money Rev Willow is holding gets stolen.
Homer gets kidnapped.
Rev Willow and Kate get engaged.
As Harold flies away in the air balloon, what does he realize?
He is afraid of heights
He is very hungry
He doesn't know how to fly it
He doesn't know how he will get down
What makes the balloon fall out of the sky?
Homer gets shot down
The balloon rips
Homer figures out how to land it safely
A big wind blows him out of the sky
Does Homer know how far he has gone or where he has landed?
Yes
No
What do you think will happen next?
As Homer rides to find his brother, is he in danger?
yes
no
Homer is finally stopped on the battlefield by a soldier from where?
Maine
Vermont
Pennsylvania
New York
The soldiers tell him he can't leave at night because he'll be shot. What does Homer decide to do?
Stay for soup and to wait until tomorrow to leave
Leaves right away to find his brother
Eat dinner and then leave
Ask someone to go with him after dinner
Do you think he'll find his brother tomorrow?
Yes
No
Who is hiding in Mr. Brewster's outhouse?
Harold
Samuel Reed
Smelt
Uncle Squinton
Where does Homer tell Smelt the runaway slaves are hiding?
In the mine
In the basement
In the outhouse
In the kitchen of the house
Why is Homer in trouble?
Stink decides Homer has "outlived his usefulness" and pulls out his knife. Who suddenly appears to help Homer?
Harold
Uncle Squinton
Mr. Brewster
Samuel Reed
What does Mr. Brewster invite Homer to do? Stay with him and
Work the mine
Cook in his kitchen
Help with the Underground Railroad.
Pick vegetables in the fields
What does Homer decide to do?
Stay with Mr. Brewster
Leave and find his brother
Where is Mr. Brewster sending Homer to look for Harold?
South
New York
Mississippi
Back home to Pine Swamp
How is Homer going to travel to New York? (pick two)
on Bob the horse
train
carriage
steam ship
Who is going with Homer to get his brother?
the Reverend Webster B. Willow
Mr. Brewster
Mrs. Bean
Bob the horse
Why won't Rev Willow listen to Homer's warnings about Kate and Frank Nibbly?
He is older and wiser
He is blinded by love for Kate
He trusts Frank because he is a lawyer
He is in on the scam with the Nibblys
Kate promises Rev Willow he will have a church in New York on what street?
Grand Street
Broadway
Wall Street
Park Avenue
Why do they want to move Homer out of the cabin and down to steerage?
They say that is where orphans feel more comfortable
He is sick
They accuse him of being a thief
What happens to Homer when he runs away from the steward?
He falls over board into the water
He falls into the ship's engine
He knocks himself out on a pipe
He runs into the captain
Where are the fugitive slaves trying to run to?
Canada
Florida
Boston
the Northern States
Who is suppose to be leading them to Canada?
Mr. Brewster
Smelt
Samuel Reed
Uncle Squinton
What does Mr. Brewster say would happen if people knew he had runaway slaves in his basement?
they would praise him
they would burn his house to the ground
they would arrest him
they would hang him
When are the runaways going to leave Mr. Brewster's house for Canada?
when Samuel tells them
when it is safe
when the Civil War is over
when it gets dark
Mr. Brewster tells Homer he must do something or nothing, but that he must choose. Homer chooses to
stay and be taken care of
run out of the house into the woods
lead the runaways to Canada
find Smelt and tell him a lie
What causes Stink and Smelt to notice Homer?
The sun comes up and they see him.
Bob the horse makes noise.
They can hear Homer's heart beating.
Homer sneezes.
What does Homer decides Stink smells worse than?
Bob the horse
Uncle Squinton
A dead rooster in the barn
Pig farts
Stink recognizes Homer's last name. Who did Stink know?
Uncle Squinton
Homer's brother
Homer's mother
Homer's father
What lie does Homer tell Smelt? Pick 2
He has papers to prove he owns Bob.
He is going to save his brother.
He has a rich uncle that will pay to get him back.
Bob was his mother's horse.
Why does Smelt say Homer is going to be useful?
He has a rich uncle.
He can cook.
He's a good liar.
He has a horse.
What causes Stink and Smelt to notice Homer?
The sun comes up and they see him.
Bob the horse makes noise.
They can hear Homer's heart beating.
Homer sneezes.
What does Homer decides Stink smells worse than?
Bob the horse
Uncle Squinton
A dead rooster in the barn
Pig farts
Stink recognizes Homer's last name. Who did Stink know?
Uncle Squinton
Homer's brother
Homer's mother
Homer's father
What lie does Homer tell Smelt? Pick 2
He has papers to prove he owns Bob.
He is going to save his brother.
He has a rich uncle that will pay to get him back.
Bob was his mother's horse.
Why does Smelt say Homer is going to be useful?
He has a rich uncle.
He can cook.
He's a good liar.
He has a horse.
Why did Homer faint on the lawn of the Brewster home?
He was sick
He was scared
Hunger
He fell
What lie does he tell Mrs. Bean?
that he has a horse
that he has parents
that he had rattlesnake boots and belt
that he is rich
Where does Homer say he is from?
Smelt
Stink
Smelly Pond
Pine Swamp
What was Fleabottoms REAL last name?
Davey
Crockett
Mitchell
Figg
Where does Homer find Harold?
in jail
dead
as a mailman in New York
In a wagon with a big M written on his uniform
When Homer takes aims at Harold, what happens?
He kills his brother
He misses and hits a rock
he kills Robert E Lee
The gun does not fire
What does Homer do to help the Union at Gettysburg?
Runs ammunition to those on the hill
he waves the white flag
takes up arms
he does nothing
Who takes Homer and Harold in after the war?
Fleabottom
Squinton Leech
Mr. Brewster
Stan Lee
True or False: Harold lost his right arm during the war?
True
False
True or False: Professor Fleabottom and his brother were confederate spies?
True
False
Who was apart of the traveling medicine show:
Mini the lady from cannibal island
the Brillo brothers
the amazing pig boy
iron man
Professor Fleabottom
These people were bounty hunters after the runaway slaves
Stink
Samuel Reed
Harold Figg
Smelt
This character inherited two boys after his sister died
Squinton Leech
Mr. Willow
Homer Figg
Mr. Brewster
This character was sold into the army illegally
Homer Figg
Mr. Willow
Harold Figg
Robert E Lee
This character is the narrator of the story
Harold Figg
Mr. Brewster
Homer Figg
Mr. Lawrence
What battle is the last one mentioned in the book?
Bunker Hill
The attack on Fort Sumter
Appomatox
Gettysburg
True or False: This story is a work of fiction?
True
False
True or False: Homer finds Harold?
True
False
At the end of the story what do we find out?
That Homer was sick and this was all a fever induced dream
Mr. Brewster had encouraged Homer to write down what happened, and this story was what he wrote.
Harold was never found, but Homer wound up living with Mr. Brewster anyways.
This was just a bad dream Homer had after Squint locked him in the root cellar
What was Fleabottoms REAL last name?
Davey
Crockett
Mitchell
Figg
Where does Homer find Harold?
in jail
dead
as a mailman in New York
In a wagon with a big M written on his uniform
When Homer takes aims at Harold, what happens?
He kills his brother
He misses and hits a rock
he kills Robert E Lee
The gun does not fire
What does Homer do to help the Union at Gettysburg?
Runs ammunition to those on the hill
he waves the white flag
takes up arms
he does nothing
Who takes Homer and Harold in after the war?
Fleabottom
Squinton Leech
Mr. Brewster
Stan Lee
True or False: Professor Fleabottom and his brother were confederate spies?
True
False
This character was sold into the army illegally
Homer Figg
Mr. Willow
Harold Figg
Robert E Lee
This character is the narrator of the story
Harold Figg
Mr. Brewster
Homer Figg
Mr. Lawrence
What battle is the last one mentioned in the book?
Bunker Hill
The attack on Fort Sumter
Appomatox
Gettysburg
At the end of the story what do we find out?
That Homer was sick and this was all a fever induced dream
Mr. Brewster had encouraged Homer to write down what happened, and this story was what he wrote.
Harold was never found, but Homer wound up living with Mr. Brewster anyways.
This was just a bad dream Homer had after Squint locked him in the root cellar
Homer hates baths and thinks dirt makes a person
smart
healthy
interesting
brave
What does Homer want to buy with the money instead of a bath?
candy
toys
popcorn
Why is Prof Fleabottom in a hurry to leave?
He wants to get to where the soldiers are.
He has a meeting.
He thinks there are spies around.
He is running from the police.
What does Homer think about Prof Fleabottom?
He's some kind of hero
He's a scam artist
He's lying about something
What do you think of the story now?
It's getting better
It's ok
The same as before
Would not recommend
What do they all have in common?
They are all rich
They are all traveling to New York
They all are lost
They are know Mr. Brewster
Who does Kate think Homer is?
Rev Willow's servant boy
Rev Willow's son
Rev Willow's brother
Rev Willow's friend
What makes Kate and Frank very interested in Homer?
when he says Rev Willow is his guardian
when he drops Kate's gloves in the gutter
when he tells them Willow is a clergyman
when he shakes Frank's hand
What do you of think Kate and Frank?
They're trouble
They will be helpful to Homer
They will all travel together to New York and then split up
We'll have to wait and see
What does Squinton keep in the root cellar? (check 3)
food
old beaver pelts
broken furniture
empty Mason jars
clothes
Uncle Squinton sells Harold into the Union Army in place of a rich man's son. How much money does he get?
250 dollars
200 dollars
50 dollars
100 dollars
What does Homer decide to do?
Go to town and tell the sheriff the truth
Run away and find his brother
Join the Union Army
What do you think of the book so far?
Great!!
Ok
Meh
Haven't decided yet
What do Stink and Smelt accuse Samuel Reed of being?
A runaway slave
A deserted Union soldier
A horse thief
Who does Samuel say has freed the slaves?
Judge Marston
Festus
President Lincoln
the Union Army
What document did Lincoln sign that freed the slaves in the southern states?
the Bill of Rights
the Constitution
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Gettysburg Address
Who is Homer looking for inside the Brewster House?
his brother
Festus
Uncle Squinton
fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad
Who almost sees Homer escaping?
Corny
Squinton
Corny and Squinton
No one
How does he get away from the house?
He steals Bob, the horse
He walks
He takes the carriage
He stays near the house in the bushes
What does Homer think will happen when Uncle Squinton finds out he stole Bob?
Squinton will send the sheriff after him.
Squinton will come after him to kill him.
Squinton will forget all about him.
What battle has begun?
Gettysburg
York
Newburgh
Philadelphia
The men either die of their wound, or they die of what?
loneliness
infection
fever
viruses
What hope does Homer cling to while the wounded are being treated around him?
that he will go back to the farm
that he will find the Professor again
that he can go back to Mr. Brewster
that Harold is alive
What does Homer do when they call for every able person to go to the front to fight?
hides in the jail
steals a horse and escapes
gets shot by a guard trying to escape
argues with the soldiers
Do you think Homer will get away?
Yes
No
Does Homer find his brother?
What lie does he tell the soldier who looks like Harold?
that he's rich
that he's dying
that he will pay him
that he will find his little brother
The Caravan of Miracles is set up near
a battle field
the dock
a training field
a wagon track
In the medicine show Homer is advertised as what?
The Great Lying Boy
The Amazing Pig Boy
The Crazy Kid
The Totally Fake Child
What does Samuel Reed do after he strikes down Smelt and Stink?
runs away
starts to cry
swings the pipe at Homer
celebrates
Why did Samuel Reed come to the mine and save Homer rather than get the slaves and run?
Homer saved Samuel's life, so Samuel wanted to return the favor.
Samuel wanted to beat up Stink and Smelt.
Mr. Brewster told him to.
How do the fugitive slaves leave the Brewster house?
by themselves
with Samuel on foot
in wagons with Samuel
they stay in the basement
Who stops Homer from leaving to find Bob the horse and his brother?
Mr. Brewster
Uncle Squinton
Smelt and Stink
Mrs. Bean
Who is going with Homer to look for his brother?
Mr. Brewster
Mrs. Bean
Revered Willow
Uncle Squinton
How will they travel? pick two
train
carriage
horse
steam ship
Where do they think Harold may be assigned? pick two
Connecticut
Maine
New York
New Jersey
What does Rev Willow believe he will receive if he does a good job as Homer's guardian?
money
part of the mine
a house
a church
Where does Homer say the trouble starts?
Maine
Portland
New Jersey
New York
Why does Homer keep saying "Good Horse" to Bob?
to make Bob feel better
to make himself feel better
to make them both feel better
What does Homer compare to boulders?
Union soldiers
Uncle Squinton
Bob
Big black bears
What does Bob do when he suddenly gets scared?
stops walking
takes off running
turns around and goes home
throws Homer off his back
When Bob stops, what does Homer hear in the darkness?
Two men talking
A bear growling
An owl hooting
Uncle Squinton yelling
What do you think of the book so far?
It's great!
It's ok
I don't like it
I need to hear more to decide
What did Harold do to get in trouble with the Army?
Fought with his sergeant
Ran away
Stole from another soldier
Lied and got caught
Harold says he didn't really fight too hard to stay out of the Army. What 2 reasons does he give? CHOOSE 2
He wanted to get away from Squinton
He wanted to fight in the war
He wanted to see the country
He didn't want to take care of Homer anymore
Why does Homer say being a prisoner isn't as bad as being a soldier?
They are feeding the prisoners better
The prisoners are getting to rest
No one is shooting at the prisoners
The prisoners get to ride, not march
The Colonel asks the prisoners to fight in exchange for a good word. Harold decides to join the fight. What does Homer do?
Runs away
Lies down under the carriage
Steals another horse
Follows Harold into battle
What do you think will happen to Harold and Homer?
Why won't Rev Willow listen to Homer's warnings about Kate and Frank Nibbly?
He is older and wiser
He is blinded by love for Kate
He trusts Frank because he is a lawyer
He is in on the scam with the Nibblys
Kate promises Rev Willow he will have a church in New York on what street?
Grand Street
Broadway
Wall Street
Park Avenue
Why won't Rev Willow let Homer hold the money?
He says he is too young
He says he will lose it
He doesn't believe he has a brother
He already gave it to Frank
Why do they want to move Homer out of the cabin and down to steerage?
They say that is where orphans feel more comfortable
He is sick
They accuse him of being a thief
What happens to Homer when he runs away from the steward?
He falls over board into the water
He falls into the ship's engine
He knocks himself out on a pipe
He runs into the captain
Where does Homer end up after he hits his head?
Inside a crate with the pigs
Over the side of the ship in the ocean
Back in his cabin with Rev Willow
In a chair on the deck of the ship
Where does the crate end up?
On a farm
Over the side of the ship in the ocean
Back in Maine
On the dock in New Jersey
Who saves Homer from the pigs and the boys on the dock?
Professor Fleabottom
Rev Willow
Frank Nibbly
Mr Brewster
What does Professor Fleabottom want Homer to do?
work on his farm
join his traveling medicine show
enlist in the war
become a sailor
Homer tells Prof Fleabottom his life story. Does he tell him any lies?
yes
no
Why does Prof Fleabottom's travelling medicine show follow the army?
to fight in the battles
to help the wounded
that's where the money is
he likes soldiers
What does Prof Fleabottom call Kate and Frank Nibbly?
fine upstanding citizens
scam artists
scheming hucksters
professional thieves
What does Minerva do in the traveling medicine show?
she's the tattooed woman
she's the bearded lady
she is an acrobat
she is a clown
Why is Mini upset about getting a bath for Homer?
She doesn't care how he smells
She doesn't want him around
She thinks it's too expensive
Homer hates baths and thinks dirt makes a person
smart
healthy
interesting
brave
What does Homer want to buy with the money instead of a bath?
candy
toys
popcorn
Why is Prof Fleabottom in a hurry to leave?
He wants to get to where the soldiers are.
He has a meeting.
He thinks there are spies around.
He is running from the police.
What do you think of the story now?
It's getting better
It's ok
The same as before
Would not recommend
How did Mr. Brewster know Homer was with Smelt?
He could read minds.
Smelt was following them to the mine.
Homer told him.
Mrs. Bean saw Smelt in the bushes.
Mr. Brewster calls Samuel Reed "the conductor". What is he a conductor for?
the Underground Railroad
a subway
a coal train
an orchestra
Why was Mr. Brewster part of the Underground Railroad helping slaves escape to Canada?
He likes trains
He was being paid by Canada.
He is a Quaker and they don't believe in slavery or killing.
What does Mr. Brewster tell Homer to tell Smelt when he sees him?
The truth
A lie
Where are the fugitive slaves trying to run to?
Canada
Florida
Boston
the Northern States
Who is suppose to be leading them to Canada?
Mr. Brewster
Smelt
Samuel Reed
Uncle Squinton
What does Mr. Brewster say would happen if people knew he had runaway slaves in his basement?
they would praise him
they would burn his house to the ground
they would arrest him
they would hang him
When are the runaways going to leave Mr. Brewster's house for Canada?
when Samuel tells them
when it is safe
when the Civil War is over
when it gets dark
Mr. Brewster tells Homer he must do something or nothing, but that he must choose. Homer chooses to
stay and be taken care of
run out of the house into the woods
lead the runaways to Canada
find Smelt and tell him a lie
Who is hiding in Mr. Brewster's outhouse?
Harold
Samuel Reed
Smelt
Uncle Squinton
Where does Homer tell Smelt the runaway slaves are hiding?
In the mine
In the basement
In the outhouse
In the kitchen of the house
Stink decides Homer has "outlived his usefulness" and pulls out his knife. Who suddenly appears to help Homer?
Harold
Uncle Squinton
Mr. Brewster
Samuel Reed
How did Mr. Brewster know Homer was with Smelt?
He could read minds.
Smelt was following them to the mine.
Homer told him.
Mrs. Bean saw Smelt in the bushes.
Mr. Brewster calls Samuel Reed "the conductor". What is he a conductor for?
the Underground Railroad
a subway
a coal train
an orchestra
Why was Mr. Brewster part of the Underground Railroad helping slaves escape to Canada?
He likes trains
He was being paid by Canada.
He is a Quaker and they don't believe in slavery or killing.
What does Mr. Brewster tell Homer to tell Smelt when he sees him?
The truth
A lie
Where are the fugitive slaves trying to run to?
Canada
Florida
Boston
the Northern States
Who is suppose to be leading them to Canada?
Mr. Brewster
Smelt
Samuel Reed
Uncle Squinton
What does Mr. Brewster say would happen if people knew he had runaway slaves in his basement?
they would praise him
they would burn his house to the ground
they would arrest him
they would hang him
When are the runaways going to leave Mr. Brewster's house for Canada?
when Samuel tells them
when it is safe
when the Civil War is over
when it gets dark
Mr. Brewster tells Homer he must do something or nothing, but that he must choose. Homer chooses to
stay and be taken care of
run out of the house into the woods
lead the runaways to Canada
find Smelt and tell him a lie
Who is hiding in Mr. Brewster's outhouse?
Harold
Samuel Reed
Smelt
Uncle Squinton
Where does Homer tell Smelt the runaway slaves are hiding?
In the mine
In the basement
In the outhouse
In the kitchen of the house
Stink decides Homer has "outlived his usefulness" and pulls out his knife. Who suddenly appears to help Homer?
Harold
Uncle Squinton
Mr. Brewster
Samuel Reed
