1st and 2nd Chapters
How far is the Larson farm from his home?
40 Miles.
Who is Vivian?
The cow that kicked Me.
Who are Bill and Bob?
The two draft horses.
After the hay is in, what’s the next chore?
The cows all have to be ¨dipped¨ because Harris spotted a fever tick
Harris and his cousin spend three days trying to fix two bicycles from the junk heap. Where does the cousin plan to ride one?
He hopes to ride Four mile to Elaine Petersons farm.
Why is this eleven-year-old boy brought by a sheriff’s deputy to live with Haris and his family?
His parents were abusive alcoholics and were unable to give him the proper care
Who is Ernie?
The crazy rooster
While Knute is mowing the hay, what are Harris and his cousin doing?
Hunting fo mice
With whom does the cousin fall in love?
Elaine Peterson (a girl who has been watching the movie with them while they are in town.
How does Harris intend to give speed to the bicycle?
He gives the bike a motor by taking by taking it form the washing machine and attaching itto the bike.
How are Glennis and Harris related to the protagonist?
They are Me´s, 2nd cousin
What does Harris call Japanese soldiers?
Commie Japs
Why do you suppose Buzzer is so big and has tufts on the ends of his ears?
Later in the book, we find out he is a lynx.
How does Knute break his arm?
He it the bull in the head while saving Harris from it.
Harris comes down the driveway at a high rate of speed. What stops him?
The ditch on the oppisite side of the road.
Harris steals tobacco from Louie to make cigarettes. What brand of tobacco is it?
Bull Durham
Just for morning lunch, what does Clair make?
Sliced fried potatoes; a heap of bacon and 2 dozen scrambled eggs.
Why does Louie want the field mice?
He uses the skin for the coats and hairs for his logging cabin in the granary.
Why do you suppose Harris tells Elaine that his cousin isn’t right in the head?
Harris does not want to lose his play buddy and hisbest friend to some girl.
The cousin couldn’t see where Harris came to earth. What help does he want?
He needs help to find his overalls, Which somehow he lost during the crash.
The Larson’s don’t have electricity. What provides light in the kitchen?
A Coleman Lantern
After their soak in the river, of what does lunch consist?
Sliced cheese, Sliced meat (venison) Pickles, and chocolate cake.
How does Harris finish the escapade?
By smacking the pig right on the snout.
How is Harris convinced to help out?
After spending two days complaning and exaggerating about the pain he is in and saying how long it might be before he can start to help, Me tells him that if he doesn´t help the next day Me will kill Harris.
After Harris’s fast bike ride, why is he disappointed?
Because Me forgot to time how long it took Harris to get down the driveway.