A) There was a sleet storm. It was cold and icy B) There was a blizzard, with about a foot of snow. C) There was a hurricane starting up. D) It was very cold, but clear.
A) Billy and his grandfather stayed. The others went back to camp B) Only Billy stayed. C) They all stayed D) Billy, his father, and his grandfather stayed. The judge went back to camp.
A) He caught his foot in a hidden steel trap. B) He was unconscious from the pain. C) Little Ann found him. D) Papa and the judge carried him to a nearby gully and made him as comfortable as possible.
A) They returned their attention to the dogs and the coon hunt. B) Billy stayed with him while his father and the judge went to the camp for help C) They stayed with him to make sure he was all right. D) They began making a stretcher from branches so they could carry Grandpa back to camp.
A) They lay down near Grandpa's feet and went to sleep. B) They took off into the swamp after a new coon. C) They ran back to camp D) They went in the direction to which Billy had pointed.
A) False B) True
A) They lost the coon's scent because of the heavy sleet. B) They fell asleep under the tree and the coon escaped. C) They had a severe case of frostbite and had to be taken back to camp. D) They killed the coon after the men thawed them out.
A) True B) False
A) He asked his mother to give part of the money to his grandfather. B) He gave the large gold cup to the youngest girl. C) Billy gave the two older girls the small silver cup D) He gave the box of money to his mother.
A) He saw her hug his father and heard her say she was glad to see him. B) He saw his mother counting the money and making pencil marks on a piece of paper. C) He saw his mother feed the dogs and then pray in front of them. D) He saw her polish the two cups and put them on the mantel. |