Vocabulary
What does the word prickly most likely mean in this sentence?
The plant had prickly leaves that hurt.
a) large
b) spiky
c) round
d) smooth
b) spiky
Part A: What did Matt do with the first thing that the outsider gave him?
a) He saved it.
b) He threw it away.
c) He used it for Bur-Berry Farm.
d) He gave it back.
c) He used it for Bur-Berry Farm
How did the stick help Matt at he beginning of the story?
The stick helped Matt because it helped keep him calm when he became angry.
What is the synonym for peaks in this sentence?
The peaks of the mountains were covered with trees.
a) tops
b) sides
c) rocks
d) farms
a) tops
How did Matt choose names for the places he made?
a) He made them up.
b) He used real names.
c) He asked the outsider.
d) He used a list.
What was Matt's first reaction to the outsider?
Matt's first reaction to the outsider was to look at her standing there.
Which of these words means a drain or tunnel of water?
a) stray
b) market
c) season
d) culvert
d) culvert
a) The water calmed.
b) The outsider filled both her hands.
c) Matt felt lonely.
d) A rainstorm began.
a) A rainstorm began.
Why do you think the outsider came to Matt?
I think the outsider came to Matt because she saw he was playing and she wanted to have fun too.
What is a synonym for jagged in this sentence?
The edge of the rock was jagged.
a) heavy
b) careful
c) rough
d) early
c) rough
How did Matt feel about moving to his new house?
A. sad
B. excited
C. happy
A. sad
Why did Matt think his new home was the worst place of all?
Matt thought his new home was the worst of all because there was nothing around to play with and nobody was outside.
What does the word pasture mean in this sentence?
Horses and cows were in the pasture.
a) shade
b) night
c) field
d) parade
c) meadow
Why do you think that fuzzy seeds became sheep in the pasture?
a) The seeds were on his sock.
b) Sheep are fuzzy like the seeds.
c) Some socks are made of sheep wool.
d) The wind blew the seeds around.
What do you think the setting is for this story?