Plot
What does the father go out to buy at the beginning of the story?
Milk.
Who tells the children the story of his adventure?
Their father.
What is a prehistoric creature?
A creature that lived before recorded history.
What happens to the father while he is away from home?
He has a series of adventures.
What important quality does the father show during his adventures?
Courage and resourcefulness.
What is an invention?
A new device, idea, or method that someone creates.
What kind of creature takes the father on an adventure through time?
A time-traveling stegosaurus.
What makes the stegosaurus an unusual companion?
It can travel through time and helps the father on his journey.
What does extraordinary mean?
Very unusual or remarkable.
What happens when the father encounters pirates?
He becomes involved in another dangerous and unusual adventure.
How does the father respond when he faces unexpected dangers?
He tries to find solutions and keep moving forward.
If someone is resourceful, what can they do?
Find clever ways to solve problems.
Why is the father's journey so difficult to explain when he returns home?
His trip involves an unbelievable series of adventures across different places and times.
What does the father's story suggest about his imagination and storytelling?
He can turn an ordinary errand into an extraordinary adventure.
What does bewildered mean?
Very confused or puzzled.