WorksheetsPony Part 1 & 2 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did Pa abandon daguerreotype photos for the and start making photos with the collodion process?
Daguerreotype photography was expensive and did not make as much profit.
Daguerreotypes were too easy to make.
The collodion process was more colorful.
Daguerreotypes were illegal.
How did mastering the collodion process change the family’s life?
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.
The family moved to another country.
Pa stopped working altogether.
The family started making daguerreotypes again.
Why did Rufe Jones and his people come in the middle of the night instead of during the day?
To bring gifts to Pa and his child
To intimidate Pa, who was alone with his child
Because they were lost and arrived late by accident
To help Pa with his work
Why is it unlikely that Rufe Jones was telling the truth about wanting to arrive at sunup?
He waited until the sun was up to approach Pa’s house
He brought a large group to help Pa
He arrived at night to ambush Pa without anyone noticing
He sent a letter before arriving
What did Silas infer from hearing “Argos howling like a banshee downstairs, and Pa cock his rifle”?
That it was time for breakfast
That something dangerous was happening and he should wake up
That Pa was going hunting
That Argos was happy to see someone
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:
energy
sleep
wakefulness
As used in the sentence, "After the disagreement, Jack looked solemn," what does the word "solemn" most likely mean?
happy
relieved
serious
excited
What made the pony look like a spectacle?
The pony had a bright white head that looked like a skull and a black body.
The pony was very large and loud.
The pony could run very fast.
The pony had colorful spots all over its body.
Describe the relationship between Mittenwool and Silas. Compare their relationship to your own life or another text.
They have a sibling-like relationship, with Mittenwool acting as a protector and guardian.
They are enemies who do not trust each other.
They are strangers who rarely interact.
They are business partners working together for profit.
Why did Silas take his mother’s violin with him as he rode away from the house?
To remind him of his mother
Because he wanted to play music on the way
Because it was valuable and he wanted to sell it
Because he was told to take it by someone else
What does Silas taking the violin with him suggest about his intentions regarding returning to the house?
He planned to return soon
He did not plan to return
He wanted to show the violin to a friend
He was going to repair the violin
How can you tell that life knew where Silas was going before he did?
Because Silas took his mother’s violin, which had been unopened for twelve years
Because Silas left a note
Because Silas told everyone his plans
Because Silas packed all his belongings
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 famous explorer
A name Silas’s father might have used in the past
Silas’s best friend
A local fisherman
How did Silas describe Pony?
Pony was magical because it seemed like he was floating when he road him.
slow and stubborn, because Pony would not go fast.
noisy and restless, because Pony was scared
weak and tired
As used in the sentence, the word inhospitable most likely means:
unfavorable
favorable
suited
comfortable
Why do you think the Pony bolted through the woods?
The pony probably got scared, or Silas’ hard pull on the reins communicated to Pony to start running.
The pony wanted to find food.
The pony was tired and wanted to rest.
The pony saw another animal and wanted to play.
What do you think will happen to Mittenwool?
Mittenwool will probably go back home since he got separated from Silas.
Mittenwool will stay in the woods forever.
Mittenwool will find a new friend and never return.
Mittenwool will become lost and never be seen again.
Who was Enoch Farmer?
A United States federal marshal who investigates federal crimes and is looking for Mac Boat.
A local school teacher in the town.
A famous author from the 1800s.
A shopkeeper who sells groceries.
Who did the Marshal say was Mac Boat?
The fugitive he was looking for and one of the best counterfeiters there was.
The mayor of the town.
A local farmer who helps the community.
A teacher at the local school.
Based on the information, who do you think Mac Boat could be?
Pa, who now goes by Martin Bird.
The town’s sheriff.
Silas’s best friend.
The local librarian.
