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Questions and Answers
Who is the main character in Belle Prater's Boy?
Who is the main character in Belle Prater's Boy?
- Gypsy Arbutus Leemaster (correct)
- Aunt Belle
- Porter
- Woodrow
Where does Woodrow come to live in Coal Station?
Where does Woodrow come to live in Coal Station?
- With his mother
- With his grandparents (correct)
- With his father
- With Gypsy and her family
What do Gypsy and Woodrow like to do together?
What do Gypsy and Woodrow like to do together?
- Go swimming
- Go to the movies (correct)
- Play soccer
- Play video games
Who built Gypsy's tree house?
Who built Gypsy's tree house?
Why does Woodrow love Coal Station?
Why does Woodrow love Coal Station?
Who is Gypsy's stepfather?
Who is Gypsy's stepfather?
What happened to Gypsy's father?
What happened to Gypsy's father?
Why did Gypsy cut off her hair?
Why did Gypsy cut off her hair?
Who does Woodrow believe is trapped between two worlds?
Who does Woodrow believe is trapped between two worlds?
What did Gypsy's father do to himself?
What did Gypsy's father do to himself?
What did Gypsy's father do to save a baby?
What did Gypsy's father do to save a baby?
What did Woodrow's mother do?
What did Woodrow's mother do?
Who is Belle Prater's Boy about?
Who is Belle Prater's Boy about?
What did Gypsy's father do after saving the baby?
What did Gypsy's father do after saving the baby?
What did Gypsy and Woodrow learn from Blind Benny?
What did Gypsy and Woodrow learn from Blind Benny?
Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Woodrow is the main character in Belle Prater's Boy.
- Gypsy's stepfather is Portepeek.
- Woodrow comes to live with his grandparents in Coal Station.
Gypsy and Woodrow's Friendship
- Gypsy and Woodrow like to explore the woods together and share secrets.
- Gypsy's father built her tree house.
Woodrow's Love for Coal Station
- Woodrow loves Coal Station because it feels like home to him.
Gypsy's Family Tragedy
- Gypsy's father took his own life.
- Gypsy's father had saved a baby's life before his death.
- After saving the baby, Gypsy's father felt guilty and took his own life.
- Gypsy cut off her hair as a way to cope with her grief.
Lessons Learned
- Woodrow believes that Gypsy is trapped between two worlds.
- Woodrow's mother abandoned him, which is similar to Gypsy's loss.
- Gypsy and Woodrow learned from Blind Benny that secrets can be both good and bad.
Story Overview
- Belle Prater's Boy is about Woodrow's journey and his friendship with Gypsy.
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Description
Test your knowledge of "Belle Prater's Boy" with this quiz! Discover key details about Gypsy Arbutus Leemaster, the disappearance of Aunt Belle, and the intriguing character of Woodrow. Challenge yourself with questions about the book's plot, themes, and more.
