Characters
Who was the young boy in the story
Danny
What is the name of town where the story takes place.
Placerville
Why did Danny write a letter to his pa?
To tell him he missed him and wanted him to come home for Christmas
What were the skis made of?
Wood planks
What did the people in Placerville call John Thompson before he made his trip.
foolhardy
Who is the young boy's aunt?
Aunt Nan
What season of the year is it?
Winter
What usually brought the mail to Placerville?
The mail coach
How many pieces did Snowshoe Thompson split the wood into?
2 pieces
What did Snowshoe Thompson take with him before he left on his trip?
The bag of mail
Who knew how to ski?
Snowshoe Thompson
Where was Danny's dad?
in Nevada
Why can't the mail coach come to Placerville?
The snow is too deep
What happened in step 2 that Danny was able to help with?
He sanded the wood.
How many miles did Snowshoe Thompson travel?
90 miles
Who did the young boy write a letter to?
His pa
Where did Snowshoe Thompson live when he learned to ski?
Norway
When will the mail coach be able to deliver the mail?
in the spring
What was the next step after sanding the wood?
The planks had to boiled to soften the wood.
Did Snowshoe Thompson make it back to Placerville?
yes
What was Snowshoe Thompson's real name?
John Thompson
What is the name of the mountain range that Snowshoe Thompson will have to cross?
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Why was Danny upset about the mail coach not being able to deliver the mail?
His Father wouldn't get his letter until after Christmas
What was the last step in making the skis?
Wedge the soft tips between the 2 logs to make the tips curve.
What did Snowshoe Thompson bring back from his trip for Danny?
A letter from Danny's pa.