Old Man Fookwire
Where did Old Man Fookwire live?
On the outskirts of town on the edge of a forest in a little old house.
Who is the cleverest of all the woodland creatures?
Squirrels!
What type of birds visited Old Man Fookwire's yard?
Wirley birds, Bonga birds, Babba birds, Yabba birds, and even a rare floogle bird!
What word from the story describes a castle or other strong building which is made to keep enemies out.
Fortress
What did Old Man Fookwire build for his backyard?
Bird feeders
What happened when Old Man Fookwire sneezed?
Dust came out of his nose.
Why did the squirrels need to gather so much food?
Winter is approaching.
Where did the birds go during the winter?
South
What Words did Old Man Fookwire say when he saw the squirrels dressed in bird costumes?
Great Googly Moogly!
What did Old Man Fookwire buy at the general store?
Lasers, clamps, wires, springs, and tools.
What did Old Man Fookwire love?
Birds!
What did the squirrels eat to stay awake all night while planning?
Cherry Cola and salt and vinegar chips
What is the yearly movement of the birds from one place to another called?
migration
What word from the story means a large amount of food or objects that are kept ready for future use?
Stockpile
What did Old Man Fookwire do after the birds left?
He ate cottage cheese with pepper. But he was still lonely.
What did Old Man Fookwire dislike?
Pie, puppies, and SQUIRRELS!
What do squirrels like to collect?
Anything they find on the ground.
What is the state bird of Massachusetts?
The Chickadee
What word from the story means to change your appearance so you are not recognized?
disguised
Where did the squirrels hold their meeting?
Deep inside a tree?
What did Old Man Fookwire like to do all summer long?
Paint pictures of birds.
What did the squirrels stack on Old Man Fookwire's doorstep?
Coins!
What is the largest bird in the world?
the Ostrich
What word from the story means very, very happy?
Overjoyed
How did Old Man Fookwire change in the story?
He changed how he felt about squirrels.