Characters
Events
Details
Predictions and Inferences
100
Who are the main characters?
What is the girl (narrator), Ma, Pa
100
What event caused Ma to be angry?
Pa said they are heading west
100
How old is the main character?
What is 13
100
How does the main character feel about leaving Missoura and her friend Becky?
She is upset to leave her friend Becky
200
How did Ma react when Pa said they were heading west?
Ma was mad and upset. She did not talk to him.
200
What is the main idea of the story?
Leaving home and moving to the west
200
Describe the main character's room
Her room is in the attic and it is always cold until Ma opens the door
200
Why was Ma upset and mad at Pa?
She didn't want to leave her home and head west
300
How does Pa feel about living in Missoura?
He is unhappy. Missoura is very crowded and taxes are high
300
What is the conclusion?
Ma agreed to leave for the Oregon Trail
300
Describe the setting at the beginning of the story
It is raining and the roof is leaking
300
What do you think will happen next?
The family will pack their belongings and leave for the west
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