Debby Barnes
Why is Debbie's spoon so important to her?
It was her mother's that she gave to Rose and Debbie.
What chore did Tildy's grandmother give her?
To keep everyone happy and bring joy to the family.
Who was the president at the time?
Andrew Jackson
What happened to Pierre when he went to France?
His uncle welcomed him back, but then he had to flee after Buckeye killed a man.
Who is Marcus Whitman?
Who is Fred?
A white man who grew up with Indians and now travels with them.
What happened to Tildy and Tommy with the oxen?
They got stuck in quicksand and had to lever the oxen out.
Why was Pierre in danger?
Beacause he came from a French family that had been fighting with each other and his side of the family had been getting murdered.
What job did President Jackson give to Pierre?
To give a letter to Sam Houston and to give him a personal message.
What did the Missouri senators want?
Soldiers to protect people traveling to Oregon.
Who was the little boy Debbie met while in the woods?
Daniel Boone
What was the name of the oxen who got stuck in the quicksand?
Miles
Who were General Clark and Captain Lewis?
They were the Lewis and Clark who started the expeditions to the west.
Who is Arturo Gomez and what orders did he give to O'Brien?
Arturo Gomez is a Mexican leader in the states who gives the orders to O'Brien to make sure that the messenger sent to Sam Houston never gets to deliver his message.
Who does Captain Bonneville suggest to head up the party of soldiers protecting the travelers?
Pierre
How is Charteris important to Debbie?
He was her uncle because he was her mother's brother.
Who was the girl watching the Gales in the woods?
Twanet, a girl who lived not too far away from the Gales.
What was Pierre's real name?
Louis Charles Victor Phillipe de Montparr et Carliste
What plot did Jed and Pierre overhear in the tavern?
They heard O'Brien talking to more Mexicans about their plan to kill Jed and Pierre.
Who is the orphaned boy?
Andrew Jackson Ames
How did the story end?
With Debbie and Fred getting married.
Who went after Twanet when she heard the kids making fun of one of the nearby ladies?
Steve and Tildy
Who did Pierre join on an expedition for President Jackson?
Captain Bonneville
What famous battle is this book centered on and what is the saying associated with that battle?
The Battle of the Alamo. The saying is "Remember the Alamo."
What does the doctor encourage Andrew to do?
Run away from the store owner.