People
respected by everybody in town; gives Alonzo a half-dollar (which he uses to buy a pig).
Father
Almonzo's favorite colt?
Daily Double!
Starlight
A man who mends or makes boots or shoes.
Why does Almanzo’s teacher stay with the Wilder family at their home?
He is poor and has nowhere else to go.
He likes their family the best of all the other families.
Each family boards the teacher for two weeks, and it is the Wilders’ turn.
Each family boards the teacher for two weeks, and it is the Wilders’ turn.
Why does Father show Almanzo how to make the sled rather than just make it all for him
Father wants him to learn the skills by doing it himself, and he knows that will also teach him to more deeply appreciate and take care of the sled.
Father doesn’t have the time to make it for him; Almanzo has to help or it won’t get done.
Father wants him to learn the skills by doing it himself, and he knows that will also teach him to more deeply appreciate and take care of the sled.
Mr. Paddock
A horse bred cheifly (mainly) for racing.
Thoroughbred
What gifts does Almanzo receive from his parents for his birthday? BOTH must be true!
A sled and warm, woolen mittens
A small yoke for his ox calves and a sled
A jack-knife and a fancy scarf
A small yoke for his ox calves and a sled
The Wilders grow or make much of what they use for everyday living. Tell me about THREE things they need on a regular basis that they produce themselves on their farm.
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(Answers will vary.)
*They produce fruit and vegetables.
*They raise animals for food and milk.
*They raise sheep for food and wool.
*They produce seeds and hay.
Jolly traveling salesman who tells good stories.
Tin-Peddler
Almonzos bossy older sister who helped him out when they were home alone.
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Eliza Jane
A crossbar with pieces that encircle the necks of a pair of animals working together
yoke
How does the Wilder family spend their Sunday afternoons?
They sit quietly because it is supposed to be a day of rest.
They visit friends or relatives if the weather is nice.
They listen to the radio and do chores.
They sit quietly because it is supposed to be a day of rest.
Choose ONE of the following “lessons” that Almanzo learns as a child, and give an example from the book of how he learned or used this lesson. (Patience, the value of money, telling the truth)
(Answers will vary.)
*He practiced patience every Sunday.
*His father taught him the value of money with the potato story.
*He told the truth when Father asked him if Frank treated him to a lemonade.
Almonzos cousin who tries to get him to disobey Father
Frank
Selfish with his money; owner of the lost pocketbook
Mr. Thompson
A farm tool with a long, curved blade for cutting grass to make hay.
Scythe
On Independence Day, when Almanzo wants a nickel, why does Father ask him about potatoes
Father wants Almanzo to understand how much work goes into earning money and to value it.
Father wants to convince Almanzo that he would not enjoy the lemonade.
Father wants to impress his adult friend with Almanzo’s farming knowledge.
Father wants Almanzo to understand how much work goes into earning money and to value it.
On Independence Day, when Almanzo wants a nickel, why does Father ask him about potatoes?
He wanted Almanzo to understand how much work it took to earn a half-dollar.
short, plump, and pretty. Has blue eyes and brown hair.
Mother
Frenchmen who sometimes work for Father
Lazy John and French Joe
To chop or cut something like wood or coal with an axe or pick.
Hew
describe how Almanzo feels while he spends time in the barn threshing and doing his chores.
He dislikes being in the barn and would rather be out in the fresh outdoors.
He feels good knowing he has helped with all the important work and can care for the animals.
He enjoys working in the barn because it gives him a chance to see the horses often.
He feels good knowing he has helped with all the important work and can care for the animals.
Describe how Almanzo feels while he spends time in the barn threshing and doing his chores.
He feels like the animals can depend on him.