Character Actions
What did Sugar Maple say to Woodpecker after receiving help?
"Thank you for your help, Woodpecker." Paragraph 8
Why did Sugar Maple feel better?
The Woodpecker and his cousins pecked the beetles and grub off his branches. Paragraph 7
What effect did the beetles and grubs have on Sugar Maple?
They made him uncomfortable and itchy. Paragraphs 1 and 2
Who did Sugar Maple ask for help first?
The Deer Paragraph 2
What instructions did Sugar Maple give to Woodpecker so he could drink?
"You can peck some holes in my trunk" Paragraph 13
How did Woodpecker's cousins benefit from Sugar Maple?
The beetles and grubs gave them "a fine meal". Paragraph 9
What effect did Woodpecker's actions have on Sugar Maple?
"Sugar Maple felt much better" Paragraph 8
Which animals told Sugar Maple, “There is nothing we can do”?
"Squirrel, Rabbit, Porcupine, and Fox" Paragraph 4
What did Woodpecker ask Sugar Maple when he was thirsty?
"Can you help me?" Paragraph 11
What happened to the streams later in the story?
"There had been no rain for a long time and the streams were dry". Paragraph 10
What was the consequence of the dry streams for Woodpecker?
He was "dying of thirst" Paragraph 11
What was the first thing Woodpecker did to help Sugar Maple?
He and his cousins pecked the beetles and grubs off the branches. Paragraph 7
What did Sugar Maple offer Woodpecker to help him?
"You can peck some holes in my trunk and they will fill with sap for you to drink." Paragraph 13
What did Sugar Maple remember about Woodpecker?
What Woodpecker had done for it" Paragraph 12
What happens every spring because of Sugar Maple and Woodpecker's friendship?
Woodpecker helps by eating bugs, and Sugar Maple shares its sap. Paragraph 15
What ongoing relationship did Woodpecker and Sugar Maple establish?
Friendship Paragraph 13
How did Woodpecker help Sugar Maple?
He and his cousins pecked the beetles and grubs off the branches. Paragraph 7
What is the relationship between Woodpecker and Sugar Maple?
They are friends. Paragraph 13
What would happen if Sugar Maple didn't help Woodpecker?
He would have died. Paragraph 14
What key event changed the situation for Sugar Maple after many animals refused to help with the beetles and grubs?
Woodpecker agreed to help. Paragraph 7