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How did Cal feel at the beginning of the story?
frustrated, mad
Who is the main character of the story?
Cal
Who likes to read books?
Lark, Cal's sister
Can you name at least 2 characters from the story?
Cal, Lark, Mama, Pap, Book Woman
Why was Cal frustrated with his sister?
He was doing all the work while his sister got to read books.
What is an adjective?
Adjectives are describing words, adjectives describe nouns
Where is the setting in the story?
In the mountains, in the house
What does a spell mean, like in ' I will stand here a spell'?
spell: an amount of time
Where do call and his family live?
in a house, on a mountain
Who came to the house where Cal and his family lived?
The Book Woman, packhorse librarian
What does a poke mean, as in 'I picked a poke of berries'?
a set amount
How does the Book Woman change like for Cal?
Cal asks his sister to teach him how to read, He reads to the Book Woman
What did Cal call chicken scratch?
books, writing, words
How did Cal feel at the end of the story?
Happy, proud
What is a scholar?
Someone who enjoys learning/studying, someone who has a lot of knowledge