302 Questions
What color was the man's hair?
Pale yellow
Where did the family come from before reaching Minnesota?
Indian Territory
What was the dog, Jack, doing under the wagon?
Resting
What did Laura see beyond the grassy bank?
A line of willow-tree tops
What did the man's eyes look like?
Pale, like a mistake
Where did the family stop the wagon on the prairie?
At a place half a mile up the creek from Nelson's
What did Laura and Mary put on over their bare skins before going to the hole?
Old patched dresses
What did Pa carry while they set out to the hole?
Carrie
What did they pass before coming to the creek?
The willow valley and the plum thickets
What did Laura ask Pa about as they passed a high, almost straight-up wall of earth?
What is that, Pa?
What was on the other side of the pool by the creek?
Tall willows
What did the creek run over into a wide pool?
White gravel
What did Laura's family trade for Mr. Hanson's land, crops, and oxen?
Their animals and belongings
Where did Laura find a door in the ground with two dogs guarding it?
On the new land they were trading for
What is a dugout, as mentioned in the text?
A temporary home in the creek bank
Why does Pa reassure Laura about their traded animals, Pet and Patty?
He believes the animals will be happier traveling out west
How does Laura feel about watching their animals being taken away?
Sad
What does the family prepare to move into as they start a new chapter in their lives?
A new dugout home
What does Laura express to her father about the move out west?
Uncertainty and dislike for cattle
What is the boundary set by the family for the girls' play near Plum Creek?
Not to go upstream beyond the little willow valley
What does Ma jokingly tell the girls they will turn into from playing in the creek?
Waterbugs
What reflects Laura's sense of adventure and exploration as mentioned in the text?
Her observations and experiences
What do Laura and Mary spend their mornings doing near Plum Creek?
Observing morning-glory flowers and birds
What does Laura feel about the safety of their new home?
Reassuring
What material is the front wall of the dugout made of?
Sod
What did Pa use to build makeshift beds in the dugout?
Willow boughs
What animals are housed in the sod-built stable near the dugout?
Oxen
What did Laura discover in the dugout that needed preparation for habitation?
Stovepipe hole
What material is the ceiling of the dugout made of?
Hay
What is the family's dog's name in the text?
Jack
What material is the front wall of the dugout made of?
Sod
What is used to form makeshift beds in the dugout?
Willow boughs
What are the names of the oxen housed in the sod-built stable?
Bright and Pete
What does the dugout ceiling consist of?
Hay
Who prepares the dugout for habitation?
The family
What is used to ensure warmth and stability of the dugout?
Sod-built front wall
What did Laura do with the good plums she picked?
Put them in her pail
Why was Mary cross with Laura?
Laura ate more plums than she picked
What did Laura enjoy doing with the plum trees?
Shaking the trees
What was the reaction of the hornets when Laura flicked them off the cracked plums?
They buzzed around her in dismay
What caused a moment of panic for the family near the creek bank?
The wagon moving too fast
Who is praised by Pa for handling the situation well?
The girls
What is the name of the cow that the family milks?
Spot
What surprises the girls with presents from town?
Pa
What is the name of the ox that Pa is trying to stop from running away?
Bright
Who is unable to communicate with Laura?
Johnny Johnson
What is the name of the family's dog?
Jack
What are the names of the oxen that almost caused a disaster near the creek?
Bright and Pete
Who steers the oxen away from danger near the creek bank?
Pa
What does the family do after bringing in the packages from town?
Milks the cow
What is the family's reaction when the wagon almost goes over the creek bank?
Panic
Who is shaken but unharmed near the creek bank?
Ma and Carrie
What did Laura and Mary eat at noon when Ma was gone?
Corn dodgers and molasses
What did Ma make for Carrie from the pink calico?
A new dress and a little pink sunbonnet
What did Ma wear for the trip to town?
Her hoopskirts and her best dress
Who was too little to be left far from Ma and went with her to town?
Carrie
What did Laura and Mary do at noon when Ma was gone?
Ate the corn dodgers and molasses Ma left for them
What did Laura want to play on, but Mary wanted to stay in the dugout?
The big rock
What did Laura and Mary eat at noon when Ma was gone?
Corn dodgers and molasses
What did Laura and Mary do when they saw the cattle around Pa's hay-stacks?
They ran to chase the cattle away
What did Jack do when he saw the cattle around Pa's hay-stacks?
He ran growling down the steps to the footbridge
What did Laura grab and use to chase the cattle away?
A stick
What did Laura and Mary eat at noon when Ma was gone?
Corn dodgers and molasses
What did Laura and Mary do at noon when Ma was gone?
Ate the corn dodgers and molasses Ma left for them
What does Ma tell the girls about Santa Claus?
He is everywhere on Christmas Eve and comes down all the chimneys at the same time
What does Ma say about the older you are and Santa Claus?
The older you are, the more you know about Santa Claus
What does Ma compare Santa Claus to?
Angels
According to Ma, when is Santa Claus everywhere?
On Christmas Eve, when everybody is unselfish
What did the family enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner?
Stewed wild goose, corn dodgers, and parched corn
What does Pa wish for as part of his Christmas desires?
Good horses and a buggy
What do Laura and Mary express their desire for as part of their Christmas wishes?
Candy and new clothes
What do Ma and Laura feel uncertain about as a Christmas gift?
The practicality of horses
What does the family discuss regarding Santa Claus and Christmas gifts?
How Santa Claus would deliver gifts without a chimney
What does Ma hint might come if everyone wishes for it?
Horses
What do the family's Christmas preparations and hopes emphasize?
The challenges and dreams of pioneer life on the prairie
What does the narrative beautifully illustrate about the family's hopes and dreams during the holiday season?
The simplicity and warmth of their celebrations amidst the harsh conditions of pioneer life
What do Laura and Mary make for their rag doll, Charlotte?
An apron
What does the family feel snug in but long for a proper one?
Their dugout
What does the text capture about the family's Christmas traditions and desires?
The family's simple yet heartfelt Christmas traditions and desires
What does the narrative highlight about the family's celebrations amidst the harsh conditions of pioneer life?
The simplicity and warmth of their celebrations
What do Laura and Mary do while Pa and Ma go to town?
Laura and Mary play by the creek, and Mary wants Laura to stay in the dugout.
What does Laura learn about the changing weather?
Laura experiences the changing weather and sings about 'Grasshopper weather.'
What does Laura do with the plums she picks?
Laura learns how to shake a plum tree and the different types of plums.
Who helps Laura and Mary try to drive the cattle away from the hay-stacks?
Jack, the dog, helps Laura and Mary try to drive the cattle away.
What do Laura and Mary do after Ma and Carrie return from town?
Laura and Mary are excited about the new organ and Pa plays it for them.
What do Laura and Mary try to do with the cattle and the hay-stacks?
The cattle start eating the hay-stacks, and Laura and Mary try to drive them away.
What does Pa do to ensure the fish stay trapped in the fish-trap?
He places the trap exactly under the waterfall where the fish cannot jump out
What is the initial concern Laura expresses about the fish-trap?
The wide cracks between the strips of wood may allow the fish to escape
What is the significance of the creek's narrowness and the waterfall in setting the fish-trap?
The narrow creek and waterfall create a natural barrier preventing the fish from escaping the trap
What is the reason behind Pa's confidence in the fish-trap's effectiveness?
The big fish cannot climb back up the falls, so they will have to stay swimming in the trap
What did Laura and Mary enjoy while sitting outside in the evening?
Horehound candy
What did the family have for Thanksgiving dinner to remember the Pilgrims?
Stewed wild goose, corn dodgers, and parched corn
What does Pa wish for as part of his Christmas desires?
Good horses and a buggy
What do Laura and Mary express their desires for?
Candy and new clothes
What does Ma suggest about the family's Christmas wishes?
If everyone wishes for horses, they might come
What do the family discuss about Santa Claus and their Christmas wishes?
How Santa Claus would deliver gifts without a chimney
What do the girls make for their rag doll, Charlotte?
An apron
What do the family's Christmas preparations and hopes for horses emphasize?
The challenges and dreams of pioneer life on the prairie
What does the narrative beautifully illustrate?
The family's hopes and dreams during the holiday season
What does Ma hint about the family's Christmas wishes?
If everyone wishes for horses, they might come
What does the text capture about the family's Christmas traditions and desires?
The family's simple yet heartfelt Christmas traditions and desires
What does the narrative highlight amidst the harsh conditions of pioneer life?
The simplicity and warmth of their celebrations
What does Laura feel when the other children tease her and Mary for their short dresses and long legs?
Ashamed and embarrassed
Who befriends Laura and introduces her to her siblings and the school teacher?
Christy Kennedy
What is the material of the schoolhouse?
New boards
Who looks down on Laura and Mary for being 'country girls'?
Nellie Oleson
What is the blacksmith doing when Laura and Mary pass by his shop?
Making a bellows puff at red coals
Who is the school teacher that welcomes Laura and Mary?
Miss Beadle
What is the reaction of the children when Laura and Mary arrive at the school?
They tease them for their appearance
What does Laura feel when the school bell rings and the teacher welcomes her and Mary?
Excited and thrilled
What does Nellie Oleson look like?
A pretty girl with yellow hair
What is the material of the schoolhouse benches and shelves?
New boards
What does Laura feel about the school teacher?
Beautiful and welcoming
What does Laura and Mary see in the town when they arrive?
Small wooden blocks
What did Laura and Mary discuss about the sunbonnets?
The importance of keeping them on
What did Laura and her father catch for supper?
Fish
What did Pa bring every morning?
Fish
What did Ma give Laura and Mary for their first day of school?
Her old school books and a lunch pail
What did Laura and Mary use to get to town?
They waded across the creek
What did Laura and Mary encounter on their way to town?
Various wildlife
What did Pa plan to harvest for future food supplies?
Wheat
What did Laura and Mary argue about?
The sunbonnet
What did Laura and Mary prepare for their first day of school?
Themselves
What did Laura and Mary leave behind when going to town?
Jack, the dog
What did Laura and Mary discuss about their first day of school?
Excitement and apprehension
What did Pa explain to Laura about the importance of?
Going to school and learning to read and write
What did Laura and Mary decide to do with their Christmas pennies?
Mary spent her penny on a slate pencil and then owned half of Laura's penny
Where did Laura and Mary buy the slate pencil?
Mr. Beadle's store and post-office
What did Laura and Mary like doing during recess at school?
Picking wild flowers among the prairie grasses
What did Laura and Mary enjoy at school on Friday afternoons?
Spelling-down
What does Ma tell the girls about Santa Claus?
He is everywhere on Christmas Eve, coming down all the chimneys at the same time
What does Ma say about Santa Claus and unselfishness?
Santa Claus is present whenever anyone is unselfish
What does Ma compare Santa Claus to?
Angels
What does Ma say about the older you are, the more you know about Santa Claus?
The older you are, the more you know about Santa Claus
What did Laura use to drive the cattle away from the hay-stacks?
A stick
What did Laura do when she faced the big red cow coming around a hay-stack?
Jumped at the cow and waved her stick
What did Laura and Mary do when they saw the wagon coming back?
Jumped up and down, swinging their sunbonnets and shouting
What did Laura do when she saw the oxen running away with the wagon?
Ran screaming
What did Pa do to prevent the wagon, Ma, and Carrie from falling down the bank?
Struck Bright's head with all his might
What did Laura feel when she hugged Ma after the incident with the wagon?
Relief and fear
What did Laura do after supper when she realized they had forgotten something?
Jumped on Pa's knee and asked for presents
What did Pa do to signal that he had brought presents from town?
Pushed back his bench and looked expectant
What did Laura feel in Pa's jumper pocket after he asked them to guess what he brought?
Something crackle
What did Laura do when she felt something crackle in Pa's jumper pocket?
Pounced on it
What did the family do after the incident with the wagon and oxen?
Carried all the little packages into the dugout
What did Pa say about the girls' actions with the cattle?
They had done exactly the right thing
What word does Laura learn to read before lunchtime on her first day at school?
Cat
Who lends Laura her slate for writing at school?
Teacher
Where does the family go to buy a slate for Mary?
Mr. Oleson's store
Who is rude to Laura and Mary at Mr. Oleson's store?
Nellie Oleson and her brother
What does Mary refuse to take from Mr. Oleson for free at the store?
Slate pencil
What do Laura and Mary discuss after having lunch by the schoolhouse?
Their experience at school
Who gives Mary money to buy a slate?
Pa
What does Laura contemplate doing if her parents allowed it?
Being meaner to Nellie Oleson
Who helps Laura to read during free time at school?
Teacher
What do Laura and Mary tell their parents about after school?
Their experience at school
What does Laura learn to read on her first day at school?
The word 'cat'
What do Laura and Mary use at school for writing?
A slate
What was the unusual behavior of the grasshoppers observed by the family?
They were walking shoulder to shoulder and end to end without hopping.
What was Ma's reaction to the sight of the grasshoppers' unusual behavior?
She whispered, 'Oh, if they would all go away.'
What was Carrie's reaction to the grasshoppers' behavior?
She climbed onto her high chair and beat the table with her spoon.
What did Pa and Laura observe about the grasshoppers' movement?
They were all walking west without hopping.
What was Jack's behavior like when Laura tried to take him outdoors?
He initially refused to go out, then showed restlessness and almost howled
Why did Laura shut the door after briefly going outdoors?
The sunshine appeared dark and she wondered if grasshoppers were coming back
What did Laura think when she saw the sunshine appearing dark?
She wondered if the grasshoppers were coming back
Why did Laura ask Jack, 'What is it?'
She couldn't understand his behavior and was concerned
What event causes the land to become barren and brown?
The grasshoppers taking flight and creating a dark cloud
What does Laura encounter trouble with while driving Spot and her calf?
Spot and her calf refusing to move
What provides some relief for the family in managing the hay?
Mr. Nelson
What indicates the arrival of fall?
Frosty mornings
Who leaves to work in the east?
Pa
What do Laura and Mary continue to do despite the challenges they face?
Continue their studies and help with the daily chores
What did Laura encounter trouble with while driving Spot and her calf?
Spot and her calf refusing to move
What does Laura and Mary do after Ma and Carrie return from town?
Continue their studies and help with the daily chores
What does the family focus on rebuilding after the grasshoppers leave?
Growing new crops and tending to their animals
What do Laura and Mary continue to do after Pa's departure?
Continue their studies and help with the daily chores
What does Laura encounter trouble with while driving Spot and her calf?
Spot and her calf refusing to move
What does the family do after the grasshoppers leave?
The family begins to rebuild, focusing on growing new crops and tending to their animals
What did Mary do to the marks on the slate as the days passed?
She rubbed out one mark every night
What was the signal for Pa's return that Jack, the dog, reacted joyfully to?
Mary rubbing out the marks
How did Pa's arrival get announced?
The faint whistling of 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home'
What did the girls end up playing after attempting to teach Carrie letters?
Playing 'keeping house'
What did Pa do to prepare for winter?
Bring wood and set traps for game
What did Pa explain about the marks on the slate?
He didn't walk off the marks for the days his letter took to arrive
What did Laura and Mary do when Pa and Ma took a walk to town?
Played 'keeping house'
What did the family's interactions and activities reflect?
Their resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenges
What did Laura and Mary do to count the days until Pa's return?
Made marks on a slate
What was the atmosphere like in the mornings and evenings at Plum Creek?
Chilly mornings and cozy evenings
What did Laura and Mary do when they saw many marks on the slate before Pa's return?
Disliked it
What did Pa and Ma decide to do despite the pleasant weather?
Take a walk to town
What does Ma tell the girls about Santa Claus?
He is everywhere on Christmas Eve, coming down all the chimneys at the same time
What does Ma suggest about Santa Claus and unselfishness?
Whenever anyone is unselfish, that is Santa Claus
What does Laura compare Santa Claus to, according to Ma's explanation?
Angels
According to Ma, what does the older age signify about knowledge of Santa Claus?
The older you are, the more you know about Santa Claus
What did Ma make a salve of, to rub on Laura and Mary's chapped hands at night?
Lard and bees-wax
What did Laura and Mary use at school for writing?
Slate and slate pencil
What did Ma say about the last turnip in the cellar?
It can freeze now
What did Ma use to fight the fiery swift wheels during the prairie fire?
Mop and wet sacks
What did Laura and Jack help Pa drive on the prairie to the west?
Cattle
What did Ma, Mary, and Laura do when they saw the dark cloud and the wind blowing more strongly?
Watched the dark cloud coming nearer
What did Mr. Nelson use to fight the prairie fire?
Pitchfork and wet rags
What did Laura and Mary do after Ma took Carrie into the house during the prairie fire?
Ran to the creek with gunny sacks
What did Laura do when she saw a wheel of fire coming towards the house?
Beat it with a wet gunny sack
What did Ma say about the firebreak and its ability to stop the fire?
Fire can't cross that fire-break
What did Laura, Mary, and Ma do when the weather was cold and they had to dig the potatoes and pull the turnips before they froze?
Dug the potatoes and pulled the turnips
What did Ma say about the weather after the prairie fire?
The weather was so cold
What did Ma use to soothe their cracked and bleeding hands after pulling turnips?
A salve of lard and beeswax
What did Laura use to count down the days until Pa would return home from finishing the threshing?
A slate
What did the family use to fight the prairie fire?
Water, wet sacks, and a pitchfork
What did Ma hurry to dig and pull before they froze due to the cold weather?
Potatoes and turnips
What did the family collect a bountiful supply of, finding warmth and comfort in cooking and eating?
Potatoes
What did the turnip tops provide for the cow and her calf?
Food
What did the family fill the cellar with to last the entire winter, providing various dishes and snacks?
Turnips
What marked the arrival of winter?
The ground freezing and snow falling
What did Mary use to count down the days until Pa's return?
A slate
What did Laura and her family use to try to drive their cattle to the west to avoid a prairie fire?
A vehicle
What did Laura and her family use to stop the fire at the firebreak?
Water and wet sacks
What did Laura and Mary use to count down the days until Pa's return?
A slate
What does Laura contemplate doing after reflecting on Nellie's meanness?
Being meaner in return, if allowed by her parents
What does Pa emphasize to Mary when giving her money to buy a slate?
The importance of not being beholden to others
What does Laura struggle with initially at school?
Reading
What does Mr. Oleson offer to sell to Mary for one penny?
A slate pencil
Where do Laura and Mary visit to buy a slate?
Mr. Oleson's store
What does Laura learn to read during school hours?
Simple words like 'cat' and 'rat'
What do Laura and Mary discuss after having lunch at school?
Their experiences at school
What does the family discuss in terms of financial constraints and plans for the future?
Relying on fish and potatoes until wheat harvest
What does Laura's teacher help her with?
Reading and writing
What do Laura and Mary share with Pa and Ma at the ford?
Their school experiences
What does Laura contemplate being in response to Nellie's behavior?
Meaner in return, if allowed by her parents
What does Mary decline to buy due to lack of funds?
A slate pencil
What did Laura and Mary do after Ma left to water the horses and cattle?
Washed and wiped the dishes, shook the snow off their bedcovers, and made their bed
What did Laura carefully wipe with the dust-cloth?
The clock-shelf, the clock, and the little brown-spotted dog
What was on the table for breakfast when Ma called Laura and Mary?
Hot cornmeal mush, milk, new white bread, and butter
How did Laura and Mary warm themselves by the stove?
They dressed quickly by the stove and then polished it
What was the condition of the windows and the floor inside the house?
Frost covered the windows, and sugary snow was over the floor
What did Ma put on before going out to feed the stock?
Pa's boots and jumper, and wrapped herself in a big shawl
What did Pa sing about after the rollicking tune?
Sweet Lily Dale
What did Laura know she was supposed to do after the fiddle and Pa's singing?
Clear the table for supper
What sounds did the dishes make as Mary set the table?
Small clinking sounds
What did Ma set in the middle of the table?
A milk-pan full of beautiful brown baked beans
What was happening outside the house while Pa's fiddle sang in the warm, lamp-lighted house?
The wind was screaming fiercer and louder
What was Carrie doing while the fiddle sang and Ma went gently between the table and the stove?
Rocking herself in the rocking-chair
What does Ma do to entertain the girls during the winter storm?
Tells a story about flying fishes
What does the family decide to do to lift their spirits during the storm?
Forgo lessons and play a game called 'Pussy-in-the-corner'
What does Ma use to create window art for Laura and Carrie during the storm?
Thimbles
What does Ma do despite being frozen and exhausted during the storm?
Manages to save most of the milk
What does Ma use to tell a story and encourage Mary to write it down during the storm?
The slate
What does Ma do to display her selflessness and care for her family's well-being during the storm?
Realizes they forgot about dinner due to their activities
What saved Pa from the blizzard's wrath?
Finding refuge in a snowdrift
What did Pa use to stay warm during his journey through the blizzard?
A buffalo coat
What did Pa's family do to guide him home?
Kept a lamp burning in the window
What did Pa experience during the blizzard?
Hearing strange sounds and seeing balls of fire
What did Pa's resilience and determination reassure?
The family
What did Pa explain about the heavy snowfall?
It means a bumper crop of wheat next year
What kept Pa from freezing during the blizzard?
The heat of his blood kept him from freezing.
What did Pa eat to survive during the blizzard?
Oyster crackers and Christmas candy.
Where did Pa realize he was after digging out of the snow bank?
On the bank of Plum Creek, near their fish-trap.
What did Pa bring home for Christmas dinner?
Frozen oysters.
What did Pa do to lift his spirits during the storm?
Played the fiddle and sang a tune.
What did Pa bring home besides oysters for Christmas dinner?
A flat, square-edge can of bright tin.
What did Pa eat to survive while caught in the blizzard?
Oyster crackers and Christmas candy
Where does Pa take shelter during the blizzard?
In a snowdrift
What does Pa bring home for Christmas dinner after surviving the blizzard?
Frozen oysters
What instrument does Pa play for the family after returning from the blizzard?
Fiddle
Where does Pa realize he is near after digging himself out of the snow?
His home on Plum Creek
What is the family's reaction to Pa's return after surviving the blizzard?
Relieved and overjoyed
What is the content of the photocopy from the old book that the Grace children found in their attic?
Information on how to identify faeries and how to protect oneself
What job would Jared have predicted for himself when he grew up?
He couldn't predict a job for himself
What did the Grace children decide to do after reading the books by Mrs. Black and Mr. DiTerlizzi?
Write to the authors
What method did the Grace children suggest for returning the old book to Mrs. Black and Mr. DiTerlizzi?
Put a letter in an envelope and give it back to the store
What was the reason cited for not using normal mail to send the old book to the authors?
It was too dangerous
What did the Grace children believe about faeries?
They believed in faeries
What is the initial reaction of the siblings to the dilapidated Victorian house?
They find it unimpressive despite their mother's enthusiasm
What does Simon bring to the new house, contrary to their mother's instructions?
Animals from their previous home
What leads to a confrontation between the siblings?
Simon's disobedience in bringing animals to the house
What does Jared experience while being lost inside the house?
He hears strange noises, adding to his fear and anxiety
What does the family lack about the new house throughout the text?
Enthusiasm
What does their great-aunt Lucinda allow the family to do?
Stay in the house
What does Jared attribute the strange noises in the house to?
Mice in the walls
What does Simon keep in his side of the room?
Glass tanks holding various small animals
What do the siblings find inside the wall when they go to find the squirrel?
Remnants of old fabric, a doll's head, lead soldiers, and a fencing medal
Why does Mallory decide to open the wall?
To get rid of the squirrel
What does Jared express reluctance and unease about?
The potential encounter with the squirrel
What does Simon notice the absence of, adding to the mystery of the situation?
Droppings in the wall
What did Jared see scrawled in the dust of the desk?
Click clack, watch your back
What did Mallory and Simon do after their mother instructed them to join Jared in bed?
They sneaked back down to get Jared
What happened to Jared's candle?
It choked on wax but didn't go out
What did Simon weakly comment on after the dumbwaiter disappeared down into the wall?
The dumbwaiter must have showed up, empty
What was the reaction of Jared's siblings after their mother instructed them to join him in bed?
They didn't say anything
What did Jared see disappearing down into the wall?
The dumbwaiter
What do the children find in their new home that leads to a mysterious discovery?
A hidden room accessed through a dumbwaiter
What do the children discover in the secret room?
A small library with unusual books and items
What do the note and strange items in the library hint at?
A deeper, hidden world
What interrupts the children's exploration of the hidden room?
Their mom calling from downstairs
What is the main theme of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' based on the provided text?
A family's encounter with a hidden world of faeries and magical creatures
How do the children access the secret room in their new home?
Through a dumbwaiter
What did Jared see scrawled in the dust of the desk?
A message that said 'Click clack, watch your back'
What happened to Jared's candle when he jumped in fear?
The running wax snuffed the flame
What did Simon weakly say about the dumbwaiter?
The dumbwaiter must have showed up, empty
What did their mother instruct Mallory and Simon to do?
Bring the dumbwaiter down
What did Jared's siblings say when their mother asked about his whereabouts?
Neither of his siblings said anything
What did Jared witness happen to the box in the wall?
He watched the box disappear down into the wall
Study Notes
Pioneering Family Settles into New Dugout Home
- The family, along with their dog Jack, arrives at their new dwelling near a creek, with wide open spaces to explore.
- The dugout has a whitewashed room with a sod-built front wall, ensuring warmth and stability.
- The ceiling of the dugout is made of hay, and the house is concealed by grass, making it blend in with the surroundings.
- Laura discovers the stovepipe hole and the family prepares the dugout for habitation.
- Ma, Mary, and Laura fetch water from the nearby creek for the new home.
- Pa arrives with a small tin stove and stovepipe for the dugout and plans to build bedsteads from willow poles.
- Pa, with Laura's help, cuts willow boughs and spreads them in the dugout to form makeshift beds for the night.
- The family also explores the sod-built stable, housing two oxen named Bright and Pete.
- Pa prepares to take the oxen to water, as Laura watches cautiously from a distance.
- The family is seen settling into their new home and adapting to the challenges of frontier life.
- The text captures the pioneer lifestyle, showcasing the family's resourcefulness and resilience.
- The narrative brings to life the daily activities and challenges faced by pioneers as they establish new homes in the American frontier.
Laura and Mary are left at home while Pa and Ma go to town
- Laura and Mary are left at home to take care of everything while Pa and Ma go to town.
- Ma makes a new dress for Carrie and they leave with Pa to town.
- Laura and Mary play by the creek, and Mary wants Laura to stay in the dugout.
- The cattle start eating the hay-stacks, and Laura and Mary try to drive them away.
- Jack, the dog, helps Laura and Mary try to drive the cattle away.
- Laura and Mary are unable to chase the cattle away from the hay-stacks.
- Laura learns how to shake a plum tree and the different types of plums.
- Laura experiences the changing weather and sings about "Grasshopper weather."
- Ma and Carrie return from town with a new organ.
- Laura and Mary are excited about the new organ and Pa plays it for them.
- The family enjoys the music the organ makes.
Laura's First Day of School
- Laura and her father catch fish for supper but Pa is busy with other chores.
- Pa explains to Laura the importance of going to school and learning to read and write.
- They prepare the fish for supper and Laura's mother is surprised by the meal.
- Pa plans to harvest wheat for future food supplies.
- Pa brings fish every morning and only takes what they need to eat.
- Laura and Mary prepare for their first day of school.
- Ma gives them her old school books and a lunch pail.
- The girls wade across the creek to get to town, leaving Jack behind.
- They encounter various wildlife and observe the vast prairie on their way to town.
- Laura and Mary discuss the importance of keeping their sunbonnets on.
- Laura and Mary argue about the sunbonnet, showing their different attitudes.
- The girls continue their journey to town, excited and apprehensive about their first day of school.
Laura and Mary start school with Teacher and use her slate
- Laura and Mary go to school and introduce themselves to Teacher
- Laura is unable to read, unlike Mary
- Teacher lends Laura her slate for writing
- Teacher helps Laura to read during free time
- Laura learns to read the word "cat" before lunchtime on her first day
- Laura and Mary have lunch by the schoolhouse and discuss their experience
- They tell Pa and Ma about school, and Pa gives Mary money to buy a slate
- The family goes to Mr. Oleson's store to buy the slate
- Nellie Oleson and her brother are rude to Laura and Mary in the store
- Mary refuses to take a slate pencil from Mr. Oleson for free
- Laura contemplates being meaner to Nellie if her parents allowed it
Pa's Return and Life on Plum Creek
- Mary made marks on a slate to count the days until Pa would come home
- Laura disliked seeing many marks before Pa's return, but Mary rubbed out one mark every night
- The outdoors smelled good in the chilly mornings, Plum Creek was awake, and the evenings were cozy in the lamplit house
- Jack, the dog, reacted joyfully to Mary rubbing out the marks, indicating Pa's return
- Pa's arrival was announced by the faint whistling of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
- The family joyfully welcomed Pa home, and Laura and Mary excitedly shared their experiences with him
- Pa explained that he hurried back and didn't walk off the marks for the days his letter took to arrive
- Pa started preparing for winter by bringing wood and setting traps for game
- Despite the pleasant weather, Pa and Ma decided to take a walk to town, leaving Mary and Laura in charge of Carrie
- The girls played school and teaching Carrie letters but ended up playing "keeping house"
- The text highlights the daily life and routines of the Ingalls family on Plum Creek
- The family's interactions and activities reflect their resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenges
Prairie Fire and Winter Preparations
- Laura and her family tried to drive their cattle to the west to avoid a prairie fire, but the fire spread rapidly.
- Ma, Mr. Nelson, and the girls fought the fire using water, wet sacks, and a pitchfork to save their property.
- The fire was eventually stopped at the firebreak, and the cattle were found safe on the other side of the creek.
- After the prairie fire, Ma hurried to dig potatoes and pull turnips before they froze due to the cold weather.
- The family endured the harsh weather and collected a bountiful supply of potatoes, finding warmth and comfort in cooking and eating.
- They then pulled turnips, enduring the difficulty of the task and the chapping of their hands in the process.
- Ma made a salve of lard and beeswax to soothe their cracked and bleeding hands.
- The turnip tops were enjoyed by the cow and her calf, adding to the family's sense of provision for winter.
- The cellar was filled with enough turnips to last the entire winter, providing various dishes and snacks.
- The ground froze, and snow started falling, marking the arrival of winter.
- Mary used a slate to count down the days until Pa would return home from finishing the threshing.
- She made a mark for each day of one week, seven marks, to keep track of the time until Pa's return.
Surviving a Blizzard and Celebrating Christmas on the Prairie
- Pa gets caught in a blizzard while bringing home oyster crackers for Christmas, and takes shelter in a snowdrift, surviving for three days and nights.
- Despite hunger and cold, Pa eats the oyster crackers and Christmas candy to survive.
- Eventually, Pa digs himself out of the snow and realizes he is near his home on Plum Creek.
- Pa brings frozen oysters for Christmas dinner, having saved them through the blizzard.
- The family, including their dog Jack, is relieved and overjoyed at Pa's return.
- Pa predicts another blizzard and plays the fiddle for the family.
- The family enjoys a warm and musical Christmas Eve despite the storm.
The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide, Chapter Two
- Jared dismisses the possibility of a ghost in the house, attributing strange noises to a squirrel in the walls
- The family moves into a dilapidated house with a leaky roof and rotting floors
- Simon's side of the room is filled with glass tanks holding various animals, including mice
- Jared struggles to sleep due to the eerie sounds of animals in the room and the unsettling environment
- Mallory informs Jared and Simon about hearing the squirrel in the house
- The siblings set out to find the squirrel, guided by the sounds in the walls
- Mallory decides to open the wall to get rid of the squirrel
- Inside the wall, they find remnants of old fabric, a doll's head, lead soldiers, and a fencing medal belonging to Mallory
- The siblings speculate about the strange items and the absence of droppings in the wall
- Mallory begins removing items from the wall, intending to make it less appealing for the squirrel
- Jared expresses reluctance and unease about the situation, fearing a potential encounter with the squirrel
- Simon notices the absence of droppings, further adding to the mystery of the situation
The Spiderwick Chronicles: Jared's Discovery
- Simon, Jared, and Mallory find a dumbwaiter in their new home
- They use the dumbwaiter to investigate strange noises
- Jared is sent up the dumbwaiter and discovers a secret room
- The room is a small library with unusual books and items
- Jared finds a note with a mysterious poem
- The poem seems to hold a message for Jared
- Jared hears his mom calling from downstairs
- The discovery of the library adds mystery to the story
- The note and the strange items in the library hint at a deeper, hidden world
- The children's exploration is interrupted by their mom's return
- The text is from "The Spiderwick Chronicles" by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
- The plot involves a family's encounter with a hidden world of faeries and magical creatures
Test your knowledge of the Ingalls family's pioneering adventures, from settling into their new dugout home to facing prairie fires, surviving blizzards, and celebrating Christmas on the prairie. Explore the challenges and triumphs of frontier life through this quiz.
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