Characters
Who is the narrator of Harris and Me?
A young boy who is sent to live with the Larson family for the summer.
Why does the narrator go to live with Harris and his family?
His parents can’t take care of him, so he’s placed with relatives.
What is the setting of the story?
A rural farm in Minnesota.
What new adventure do Harris and the narrator go on in Chapter 7?
They ride the horse bareback.
What is Harris’s favorite thing to do?
Cause mischief and go on wild adventures.
What is the first thing Harris shows the narrator?
His tree fort and the barn.
What happens with the narrator and the pigpen?
He gets knocked down and ends up covered in mud.
What happens when Harris and the narrator ride the horse?
They both get thrown off.
What animal does Louie, the farmhand, love and treat like a pet?
A lynx.
What accident happens with the motorcycle?
Harris and the narrator crash it into a barbed wire fence.
What dangerous animal does Harris try to ride?
A sow (female pig).
What does the narrator realize about friendship in this chapter?
That Harris is a loyal, fun friend who accepts him.
Who is Knute, and what is he known for?
Harris’s father; he doesn’t talk much, but works hard.
What does Harris feed the narrator during breakfast that surprises him?
Pancakes covered in syrup and bacon grease.
What does the narrator think of the family’s meals?
They are large and strange, but he starts to enjoy them.
What lesson does the narrator learn after the horse-riding accident?
That farm life is unpredictable and he has to be tough.
What is Glennis always doing to Harris?
Slapping him when he curses.
What does the narrator begin to realize about life on the farm?
It’s wild, unpredictable, and very different from city life.
Why is the narrator impressed by Harris’s bravery?
Because Harris fearlessly tries wild stunts and stands up to danger.
What does Chapter 7 show about how the narrator is changing?
He’s becoming more confident and adventurous.