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Pony Part 1 & 2 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Pa abandon daguerreotype photos for the and start making photos with the collodion process?

a)

Daguerreotype photography was expensive and did not make as much profit.

b)

Daguerreotypes were too easy to make.

c)

The collodion process was more colorful.

d)

Daguerreotypes were illegal.

2.

How did mastering the collodion process change the family’s life?

a)

Pa’s new business took off and people from far away came to have their pictures taken, allowing him to not make as many boots.

b)

The family moved to another country.

c)

Pa stopped working altogether.

d)

The family started making daguerreotypes again.

3.

Why did Rufe Jones and his people come in the middle of the night instead of during the day?

a)

To bring gifts to Pa and his child

b)

To intimidate Pa, who was alone with his child

c)

Because they were lost and arrived late by accident

d)

To help Pa with his work

4.

Why is it unlikely that Rufe Jones was telling the truth about wanting to arrive at sunup?

a)

He waited until the sun was up to approach Pa’s house

b)

He brought a large group to help Pa

c)

He arrived at night to ambush Pa without anyone noticing

d)

He sent a letter before arriving

5.

What did Silas infer from hearing “Argos howling like a banshee downstairs, and Pa cock his rifle”?

a)

That it was time for breakfast

b)

That something dangerous was happening and he should wake up

c)

That Pa was going hunting

d)

That Argos was happy to see someone

6.

Read the following sentence: “Silas was in deep slumber when three riders approached the house uninvited.” As used in this sentence, the word slumber most likely means:

a)

energy

b)

sleep

c)

wakefulness

7.

As used in the sentence, "After the disagreement, Jack looked solemn," what does the word "solemn" most likely mean?

a)

happy

b)

relieved

c)

serious

d)

excited

8.

What made the pony look like a spectacle?

a)

The pony had a bright white head that looked like a skull and a black body.

b)

The pony was very large and loud.

c)

The pony could run very fast.

d)

The pony had colorful spots all over its body.

9.

Describe the relationship between Mittenwool and Silas. Compare their relationship to your own life or another text.

a)

They have a sibling-like relationship, with Mittenwool acting as a protector and guardian.

b)

They are enemies who do not trust each other.

c)

They are strangers who rarely interact.

d)

They are business partners working together for profit.

10.

Why did Silas take his mother’s violin with him as he rode away from the house?

a)

To remind him of his mother

b)

Because he wanted to play music on the way

c)

Because it was valuable and he wanted to sell it

d)

Because he was told to take it by someone else

11.

What does Silas taking the violin with him suggest about his intentions regarding returning to the house?

a)

He planned to return soon

b)

He did not plan to return

c)

He wanted to show the violin to a friend

d)

He was going to repair the violin

12.

How can you tell that life knew where Silas was going before he did?

a)

Because Silas took his mother’s violin, which had been unopened for twelve years

b)

Because Silas left a note

c)

Because Silas told everyone his plans

d)

Because Silas packed all his belongings

13.

Who do you think is Mac Boat? (Use reasoning based on the information that Silas doesn’t know much about his father’s past.)

a)

A famous explorer

b)

A name Silas’s father might have used in the past

c)

Silas’s best friend

d)

A local fisherman

14.

How did Silas describe Pony?

a)

Pony was magical because it seemed like he was floating when he road him.

b)

slow and stubborn, because Pony would not go fast.

c)

noisy and restless, because Pony was scared

d)

weak and tired

15.

As used in the sentence, the word inhospitable most likely means:

a)

unfavorable

b)

favorable

c)

suited

d)

comfortable

16.

Why do you think the Pony bolted through the woods?

a)

The pony probably got scared, or Silas’ hard pull on the reins communicated to Pony to start running.

b)

The pony wanted to find food.

c)

The pony was tired and wanted to rest.

d)

The pony saw another animal and wanted to play.

17.

What do you think will happen to Mittenwool?

a)

Mittenwool will probably go back home since he got separated from Silas.

b)

Mittenwool will stay in the woods forever.

c)

Mittenwool will find a new friend and never return.

d)

Mittenwool will become lost and never be seen again.

18.

Who was Enoch Farmer?

a)

A United States federal marshal who investigates federal crimes and is looking for Mac Boat.

b)

A local school teacher in the town.

c)

A famous author from the 1800s.

d)

A shopkeeper who sells groceries.

19.

Who did the Marshal say was Mac Boat?

a)

The fugitive he was looking for and one of the best counterfeiters there was.

b)

The mayor of the town.

c)

A local farmer who helps the community.

d)

A teacher at the local school.

20.

Based on the information, who do you think Mac Boat could be?

a)

Pa, who now goes by Martin Bird.

b)

The town’s sheriff.

c)

Silas’s best friend.

d)

The local librarian.