A
What did Almanzo find on the way to Malone?
a) 1500 dollars
b) a pair of shoes
c) a bag of gold coins
A
What should animals do when Almanzo says "Gee" or "Haw?"
Turn left or right
How did Almanzo make a dark spot on the parlor wall?
He threw the blacking brush at Eliza Jane
Why did Almanzo miss many days of school?
He was helping Father on the farm.
What is a wooden object that's used to hold work animals in place?
A yoke
What did Almanzo use to make his pumpkin grow very big?
Milk
What did Mother make with a loom?
Cloth
Why did Father drill holes in some trees?
To get sap for maple syrup
Why did Almanzo's family go to Malone every Sunday?
What is a grove?
A small group of trees
What prize did Almanzo win at the County Fair?
Blue ribbon
True/False: The cobbler made Almanzo a hat.
False, he made boots
Why didn't Mother want to keep lots of money in their home?
Why did the teacher live at Almanzo's home for two weeks?
What is tallow?
Animal fat that's used to make candles
What did Father boil in a caldron over a fire?
a) sap
b) corn
c) hay
What did Mr. Corse use to defeat Bill Ritchie's gang?
A whip
How did Almanzo get $200 to put in the bank?
He returned Mr. Thompsons wallet.
What is a buggy?
a wagon pulled by a horse
What are moccasins?
Soft leather shoes
What did Mother sell for $250?
Butter
Which state is the setting for this story?
a) Pennsylvania
b) New York
c) Ontario
B
Why did they send the sheep through the river?
To wash them before shearing them
What is a fife?
A musical instrument that's similar to a flute
What does it mean to be solemn?
To act quiet and serious