The Wish Giver by Bill Brittain True and False
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Thaddeus Blinn seemed spooky and scary to the villagers of Coven Tree.

False

Cotton Mather held witch trials in Salem to rid the village of witches.

True

The village of Coven Tree got its name from a twisted tree where witches used to meet.

True

Imps and fiends have never appeared in the village of Coven Tree.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stew Meat is the owner of Coven Tree General Store

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thaddeus Blinn offers wishes for 50 cents at the Coven Tree Church Social

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Locals of the village run booths at the Coven Tree Church Social

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Outsiders are not allowed to set up booths at the Coven Tree Church Social

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polly Kemp is known for her dishonesty

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena Jervis is infatuated with a farmer

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam Fiske is struggling due to a lack of rain on his family's farm

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The customers express excitement and trust in Blinn's claims

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blinn insists that he can grant any wish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text sets up a sense of excitement and hope for the characters' wishes

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrative introduces the characters' motivations and personalities

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The events at the Coven Tree Church Social serve as the starting point for the unfolding story

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thaddeus Blinn offers the young people a wish for free

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each person receives a card with a red spot that grants a single wish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The group believes Blinn's claims and feels excited about the wish cards

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blinn insists that the cards can bring anything desired, but only one wish per card

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blinn craves money and riches, not respect and recognition

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The group leaves the tent, still believing in the validity of the wish cards

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blinn warns them to be reckless with their wishes

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blinn claims he will return to the same place

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator dismisses Blinn as a fraud

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator puts the card in a cash register

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story was convincing to the group members

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator initially believed in the story Blinn told

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly desires to be friends with Agatha and Eunice because they are perceived as poor and simple.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly accidentally tears Agatha's dress ribbon after church.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly mopes at home, feeling joyful and wanted.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly wishes to be liked by people and specifically for Eunice to invite her for tea.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story highlights Polly's longing for rejection and her disbelief in the power of the card to change her circumstances.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The text describes the emotional turmoil Polly experiences as she seeks rejection and enmity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrative captures the vulnerability and longing of a young girl who desires rejection and animosity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's desire to fit in and be accepted by those she admires is a central theme in the story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story explores the complexities of social dynamics and the yearning for rejection and exclusion.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly feels self-conscious about having money to spend at the fair and being looked down upon for her simple attire.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly remembers a card she bought from Thaddeus Blinn, which promises to grant her wishes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly is hopeful that the card will make her wish come true.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly Kemp found a large bullfrog by Spider Crick with the help of the Wickstaff Twins?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The twins played a prank on Polly by throwing mud at her, causing a playful argument?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Leland and Lenora are difficult to tell apart, but are known for their knowledge of the area and their close bond?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly became friends with the twins after they helped her with a crow with a broken wing?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks, showing their close bond and friendship?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The twins enjoy being alone in the woods without Polly’s talkativeness?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly feels left out and seeks out the twins when they avoid her at a Church Social?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Leland and Lenora didn’t attend the Church Social?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora is characterized by teasing, pranks, and a strong bond?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The twins are known for their shyness but are not afraid to stand up for each other?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The text highlights the dynamics of friendship and the adventures shared between Polly, Leland, and Lenora?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story showcases the strong bond and shared adventures between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly lost her voice while complaining to her mother about burned toast?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Leland and Lenora led Polly to a corner of the schoolyard to talk about her lost voice?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly was able to give Miss Morasco the capitals of all the states with only two mistakes?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The boys were hogging both swings and the seesaw at the playground, which made Polly angry?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly finds the idea of tickling a trout to catch it for dinner to be fun and exciting?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice find the idea of catching a trout for dinner to be gross and awful?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha believes that a real lady does not catch fish?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's croaking like a bullfrog was a result of a curse placed on her by Agatha and Eunice?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's determination to find the reason behind the croaking and solve it drives the plot of the story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Leland and Lenora hint at other strange occurrences in Coven Tree, adding an element of mystery to the narrative?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly hears thousands of frogs outside her window at night, which adds to the eerie atmosphere of the story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly worries about the possibility of the croaking returning, showcasing her fear and concern for her condition?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Wickstaff twins warn Polly about Agatha and Eunice's plot against her, establishing a sense of conflict in the story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's mother gives her strong tea to cure her from the bullfrog-like croaking, indicating a belief in traditional remedies?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Miss Morasco sends Polly home from school due to her croaking, leading to social isolation for Polly?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly decides to greet everyone to reassure herself she can still talk, showing her determination and resilience?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's desire to fit in and be accepted by those she admires is a central theme in the story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The text highlights the dynamics of friendship and the adventures shared between Polly, Leland, and Lenora?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly accidentally tears Agatha's dress ribbon after church, leading to further tension between them?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly plans to approach Agatha at Stew Meat's store where she buys cookies

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly surprises her classmates by being unusually kind and friendly

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice keep their distance from Polly as she befriends others

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly reflects on the wonderful day she had, but worries about her behavior at Agatha's house

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's transformation in her behavior surprises everyone around her

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly wonders if she can maintain her newfound kindness at Agatha's house

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's internal struggle about maintaining her newfound kindness adds suspense

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's kind words and actions astonish her classmates, including Olivia and the boys

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly overhears Agatha and Eunice planning something against her

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Despite their plot, Polly decides to accept Agatha's invitation for tea

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly resolves to be friendly and kind to everyone the next day

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly considers apologizing to Agatha Benthorn in hopes of breaking a magic spell

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's classmates remain interested in her even when she speaks normally?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly accidentally makes frog sounds in front of everyone at the swings?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Miss Morasco and the twins help Polly calm down after the embarrassing incident?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Lenora and Leland suspect that whenever Polly is about to say something mean, she starts croaking instead of speaking?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's wish for attention and smiles has come true in an unexpected way?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly worries about the consequences of her wish, especially the part about Agatha inviting her over?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly feels trapped, as she believes she can only say nice things or croak, following her wish?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Miss Morasco tests Polly's ability to speak again and makes her recite a tongue twister before allowing her back to her seat?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly is concerned about the permanence of her wish and its effects on her interactions with others?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The text depicts Polly's internal struggle with the unintended consequences of her wish and her fear of being forced to only speak positively or make frog sounds?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly spends the afternoon thinking about the mess her wish has caused?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly is concerned about the permanence of her wish and its effects on her interactions with others?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly is invited to a party by Agatha Benthorn, alongside Eunice Ingersoll, but Mrs. Kemp is skeptical of the invitation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice act peculiarly at school, and Polly feels like they are scheming against her.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The trio buys cookies and heads to the Benthorn house, where Polly is met with a cold welcome from Mrs. Benthorn.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly apologizes for tearing Agatha's dress, surprising Mrs. Benthorn and causing Agatha and Eunice to whisper in disbelief.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha tries to provoke Polly by complimenting Eunice's dress and criticizing Polly's lack of style, but Polly responds kindly, disarming Agatha.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's comments leave Agatha and Eunice puzzled, as they realize she is not reacting as they had hoped.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly subtly challenges Agatha and Eunice's narrow perspectives on what activities are suitable for 'well-bred girls.'

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's unexpected behavior leaves Agatha and Eunice at a loss, as they realize they may not be able to manipulate her as they had planned.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly shares her simple hobbies and interests, like watching tadpoles, causing surprise and disdain from Agatha and Eunice.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice boast about their refined activities, but Polly subtly questions if they ever enjoy other, more natural activities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story highlights Polly's longing for rejection and her disbelief in the power of the card to change her circumstances.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Blinn warns them to be reckless with their wishes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly desires to be fashionable, but her mother's lack of time prevents her from keeping up with the latest fashions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice practice needlepoint and study languages after their tea and cookies.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly enjoys watching tadpoles and frogs by Spider Crick, much to the disdain of Agatha and Eunice.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Agatha and Eunice find the idea of catching a trout for dinner to be gross and awful.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena was too upset by all the orders Henry was spouting at her to wonder how he could feel tickling right through the sole of his shoe.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam scowled at Rowena for sneaking around with Henry.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that Rowena is concerned about Sam's perception of her relationship with Henry.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena Jervis eagerly awaits the arrival of Henry Piper twice a year

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena dislikes the presence of the hired boy, Sam, in the kitchen

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam is described as short, slender, and polite

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Jervis expresses skepticism about Henry Piper's intentions

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena storms off to her room feeling that it's unfair that Henry only visits Coven Tree twice a year

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text depicts Rowena's teenage infatuation with Henry Piper

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam reveal the complexities of teenage emotions and family relationships

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text captures the tension between Rowena's yearning for romance and her mother's protective instincts

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena Jervis is infatuated with a farmer

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each person receives a card with a red spot that grants a single wish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thaddeus Blinn seemed spooky and scary to the villagers of Coven Tree

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Leland and Lenora led Polly to a corner of the schoolyard to talk about her lost voice

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly regrets her outburst and worries about her future behavior.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly feels out of place and bored with Agatha and Eunice's company.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's realization leads to a sense of hope and determination.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly runs into the woods and yells her frustration, feeling liberated.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly decides to leave and rejects Agatha's hospitality.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly introduces the idea of tickling trout, which shocks Agatha and Eunice.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly expresses her disdain for Agatha and Eunice's lifestyle and values.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly considers a potential solution to her predicament.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's realization gives her hope for a way out of her situation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's thoughts turn to a possible solution.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's realization leads to a sense of hope and determination.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly's rejection of high society leads to a sense of liberation and empowerment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena covers Henry with a smelly horse blanket to keep him warm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry becomes stiff from the waist down and insists that Rowena take care of him.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena's mother notices her strange behavior and questions her about it.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena learns that her classmate Polly Kemp is also acting strangely, which worries her.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry loses his voice and instructs Rowena to try to pry him free.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story ends with a sense of tension and uncertainty about the outcome.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena sneaks out to bring Henry a doughnut, but he is ungrateful and dismissive.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena sticks her tongue out at Henry before leaving for school.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena feels frustrated with Henry's attitude and struggles to help him.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry fears being embarrassed and losing his job if word gets out.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena tries to help Henry Piper, who is stuck to the ground, but he insists on keeping it a secret.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry becomes increasingly impatient and critical of Rowena's efforts.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena wishes for Henry Piper to stay in Coven Tree so she can see him often?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena uses a red-spotted card to make a wish for Henry to stay?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry declines Rowena's invitation to a party, citing work?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry plans to leave Coven Tree the next day, upsetting Rowena?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena hears a rustling in the trees and finds Henry stuck, unable to move his feet?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry is genuinely scared and asks Rowena for help when he is stuck?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrative explores Rowena's feelings towards Henry and her desire for him to stay in Coven Tree?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena finds no obvious reason for Henry being stuck in the grove?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story ends with Henry stuck and Rowena trying to figure out how to help him?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena's wish for Henry to stay and the situation with him getting stuck in the grove are the main focus of the narrative?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry's business discussions with Rowena's father take up a significant part of the story?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry eventually agrees to stay in Coven Tree after the incident of getting stuck in the grove?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry is gradually turning into a tree due to a wish made with a magical card?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena suggests seeking out Thaddeus Blinn to revoke the wish but Sam believes he may be too far away due to his magical nature?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sam advises against seeking help from Henry's parents to avoid attracting unwanted attention and potentially unhelpful advice?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters in the story are struggling to figure out how to reverse the magical transformation affecting Henry?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Uncle Poot believes that only a select few people have the dowsing gift to find water underground with a stick?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Adam finds it hard to believe that water can be found underground with just an old stick?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Uncle Poot claims that he has the dowsing gift, which is possessed by only a few people?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Uncle Poot covered every inch of the land with the rod and it didn't twitch once, indicating a lack of water underground?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena made a wish on a card taken from Thaddeus Blinn

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam finds a leather case in the weeds which Henry warns him not to open

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Henry genuinely meant the nice things he said to Rowena

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam sprinkles tree-growing powder around Henry's feet and pours water over his shoes to make him feel better

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena wishes for Henry to dry up and blow away

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena feels guilty for leaving Sam to take her place with Henry at the party

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena's mother reminds her about the Haskills' party that evening

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena worries that she might have to spend the rest of her life caring for Henry

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam offers to stay with Henry while Rowena attends the party

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena is unable to enjoy the party and feels conflicted about leaving Sam with Henry

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena starts pulling the weeds around Henry, who starts giving her orders and criticizing her efforts

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thaddeus Blinn can grant any wish

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena keeps Henry's condition a secret from her parents?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena realizes the support she receives from Sam and plans to express her gratitude?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sam spends the day at the school library researching spells or legends to reverse Henry's transformation?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sam finds stories of people turning into plants, but nothing useful?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: They have a few days before anyone comes looking for Henry?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena is dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill and encounters Sam?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henry's transformation progresses rapidly, and he becomes a tree by Wednesday?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sam calls the Neverfail Company to handle Henry's selling until he recovers?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Minnie tells Ruth about water on the Fiske farm, believed to be magical?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena thinks Adam might have wished for water and gotten it?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena is desperate to find a way to turn Henry back into a human?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena tries to help Henry Piper, who is stuck to the ground, but he insists on keeping it a secret?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena's revelation causes her to regret her infatuation with Henry and blame herself for the situation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam tries to comfort Rowena by pretending to be Henry and describing exotic places.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam reveals that Henry has never been to the places he described, and he found travel magazines in Henry's case.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena is shocked to learn that Henry had been lying about his travels.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena feels foolish for falling for Henry's lies and becomes determined to find a solution.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena remembers receiving one wish from Thaddeus Blinn, and she believes she has a way to solve the problem.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sam advises Rowena to handle the situation alone since she got Henry into the mess.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story ends with a sense of anticipation as Rowena rushes off to carry out her plan.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena rushes off to execute her plan, leaving Sam behind.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena asks Sam to wait for her to return, but he declines and smiles at her.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena's mother notices her strange behavior and questions her about it.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks, showing their close bond and friendship.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena notices a change in Sam's voice and behavior, indicating a growing maturity

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam Fiske is frustrated by the task of hauling water from Spider Crick due to the well running dry

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father insists on not seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm, emphasizing their self-reliance

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uncle Poot, a dowser man, is expected to help find water for the farm

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam encounters Polly Kemp, who responds with frog-like sounds, and notices Rowena's distracted behavior in class

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam faces mockery from townspeople as he hauls water through town, causing him embarrassment

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam endures physical discomfort and exhaustion while filling the tubs at Spider Crick, only to spill a third of the water on the way back

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father is seen with Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man, in the front yard upon Adam's return

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rowena notices a change in Sam's voice and behavior, indicating a growing maturity

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father insists on not seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm, emphasizing their self-reliance

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uncle Poot, a dowser man, is expected to help find water for the farm

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam encounters Polly Kemp, who responds with frog-like sounds, and notices Rowena's distracted behavior in class

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pa plans on jabbing more holes to water all the crops.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The water stopped gushing by the middle of the afternoon.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam had to unhook the pipe that led inside so the water could run off into the yard.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sound of the gushing water kept Pa and Adam awake at bedtime.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly uses a red-spotted card to make a wish for all three young 'uns' wishes to be canceled out?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Adam and Rowena are concerned about the consequences of Polly's wish?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The store becomes silent as the characters wait for Polly to make her wish using the red-spotted card?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's family is unable to cap the spouting water due to immense pressure.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite the worsening situation, Adam's mother insists on cooking breakfast, displaying her unwavering determination.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The water begins to enter the cellar windows, signaling the imminent loss of their home.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mysterious spouting water causes distress and despair for Adam's family.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The house is surrounded by a large lake and the barn is partially submerged due to the unceasing spouts.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The stationmaster and a science teacher argue about the unexplained spouting water on the farm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam recalls making a wish for water all over the farm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family watches helplessly as the water encroaches on their farm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The blacksmith offers to cap the spouts but fails due to the immense pressure of the water.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father announces the need to evacuate.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story is set in a rural farm environment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The spouting water on the farm causes distress and despair for Adam's family.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam wakes up to find his room flooded due to a leaking roof

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The water keeps gushing and the situation worsens, with the barn surrounded by a deepening pond

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam is instructed not to tell his mother about the possibility of leaving the farm

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family faces the potential of leaving the farm if the water doesn't recede

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The water keeps rising, and the farm remains in danger

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

People from town come to see the flooded farm multiple times

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father reassures him that they have weathered bad times before and can do so again

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father worries that they may have to leave the farm if the water doesn't stop

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The entire farm is flooded, the barn is underwater, and the crops are in danger

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The water continues to rise, and the situation becomes increasingly dire

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam and his father work to save the livestock and equipment from the rising water

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adam's father is seen with Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man, in the front yard upon Adam's return

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Stew Meat's Store is open late on Thursday evening, and the three characters unexpectedly show up after hours.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Stew Meat becomes astonished when he realizes that Thaddeus Blinn was indeed able to make their dreams come true, but only on his own terms.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters ask Stew Meat if he still has the card with the red spot and if he has made a wish on it yet.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rowena asks Stew Meat to wish for Henry Piper to become a man again, while Adam interrupts, wanting the pond on their farm to be addressed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Polly criticizes Rowena for being selfish and inconsiderate.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters rely on Stew Meat to use the card to undo the consequences of their wishes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Wish Giver Epilogue Summary depicts the characters' struggles to reverse the consequences of their wishes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters unexpectedly show up at Stew Meat's Store after hours, leading to Stew Meat's annoyance but curiosity about their presence.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters insist on speaking to Stew Meat about something serious, and they each tell him their stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Stew Meat is the only way for the characters to get free from the trouble they've caused and is asked to make specific wishes to undo the consequences of the wishes made on the cards.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters request Stew Meat to make specific wishes to undo the trouble they've caused for themselves.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The characters find themselves in trouble after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn that granted their wishes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Flood and the Raft is the title of the text

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: Pa and Adam successfully raft all the furniture to high ground before the house begins to sink?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The raft breaks apart, dumping Pa and Adam into deep water?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: Neighbors arrive to offer spare rooms, but Pa declines and insists on camping out at the lake's edge?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The story ends with the family sitting at the edge of the flooded lake, contemplating the practical consequences of Adam's wish?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: Pa reveals that he had made similar wishes in the past but with the red spot card?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The text is a standalone narrative and does not portray the family's resilience and the magical consequences of Adam's wish?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The water rises slowly, giving Pa and Adam ample time to move the furniture?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The Fiskes are not alone at the edge of the flooded lake as the sun sets?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: Pa is angry when Adam confesses about the wish and the events that followed?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The family sits at the edge of the flooded lake, contemplating the ordinary consequences of Adam's wish?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: The text does not emphasize the potential magical nature of the wish?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

true or false: Pa and Adam struggle to move a heavy cookstove onto the raft before the house begins to sink?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Friendship and Adventures with the Wickstaff Twins

  • Polly Kemp finds a large bullfrog by Spider Crick with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff
  • The twins play a prank on Polly and throw mud at her, causing a playful argument
  • Leland and Lenora are difficult to tell apart, but are known for their knowledge of the area and their close bond
  • Polly became friends with the twins after they helped her with a crow with a broken wing
  • The twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks, showing their close bond and friendship
  • The twins enjoy being alone in the woods without Polly’s talkativeness
  • Polly feels left out and seeks out the twins when they avoid her at a Church Social
  • Leland and Lenora didn’t attend the Church Social
  • The friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora is characterized by teasing, pranks, and a strong bond
  • The twins are known for their shyness but are not afraid to stand up for each other
  • The text highlights the dynamics of friendship and the adventures shared between Polly, Leland, and Lenora
  • The story showcases the strong bond and shared adventures between Polly and the Wickstaff twins

Polly Kemp's Unusual Invitation

  • Polly is invited to a party by Agatha Benthorn, alongside Eunice Ingersoll, but Mrs. Kemp is skeptical of the invitation.
  • Agatha and Eunice act peculiarly at school, and Polly feels like they are scheming against her.
  • The trio buys cookies and heads to the Benthorn house, where Polly is met with a cold welcome from Mrs. Benthorn.
  • Polly apologizes for tearing Agatha's dress, surprising Mrs. Benthorn and causing Agatha and Eunice to whisper in disbelief.
  • The girls sit down for tea, and Agatha boasts about the expensive oolong tea from China, but Polly handles the situation with grace.
  • Agatha tries to provoke Polly by complimenting Eunice's dress and criticizing Polly's lack of style, but Polly responds kindly, disarming Agatha.
  • Polly shares her simple hobbies and interests, like watching tadpoles, causing surprise and disdain from Agatha and Eunice.
  • Agatha and Eunice boast about their refined activities, but Polly subtly questions if they ever enjoy other, more natural activities.
  • Polly's comments leave Agatha and Eunice puzzled, as they realize she is not reacting as they had hoped.
  • Polly subtly challenges Agatha and Eunice's narrow perspectives on what activities are suitable for "well-bred girls."
  • Polly's unexpected behavior leaves Agatha and Eunice at a loss, as they realize they may not be able to manipulate her as they had planned.

A Wish for Henry Piper

  • Rowena wishes for Henry Piper to stay in Coven Tree so she can see him often
  • She puts a red-spotted card in her pocket and makes a wish for Henry to stay
  • Henry arrives and spends time with Rowena, but also talks business with her father
  • Rowena tries to invite Henry to a party, but he declines, citing work
  • Henry plans to leave the next day, and Rowena is upset about him leaving
  • Rowena uses the red-spotted card to make a wish for Henry to stay
  • She hears a rustling in the trees and finds Henry stuck, unable to move his feet
  • Henry is genuinely scared and asks Rowena for help
  • Rowena examines Henry's feet and finds no obvious reason for him being stuck
  • The text ends with Henry stuck and Rowena trying to figure out how to help him
  • The story revolves around Rowena's wish for Henry to stay and the mysterious situation with him getting stuck in the grove
  • The narrative explores the dynamics of Rowena's feelings towards Henry and her desire for him to stay in Coven Tree

Water Woes in Coven Tree

  • Rowena notices a change in Sam, who speaks to her with a mature voice and expresses his patience in waiting for her.
  • Adam Fiske is tasked with hauling water from Spider Crick due to the well running dry, causing him frustration.
  • Adam's father insists on not seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm, emphasizing their self-reliance.
  • Uncle Poot, a dowser man, is expected to help find water for the farm.
  • Adam encounters Polly Kemp, who responds with frog-like sounds, and notices Rowena's distracted behavior in class.
  • Adam faces mockery from townspeople as he hauls water through town, causing him embarrassment.
  • Adam endures physical discomfort and exhaustion while filling the tubs at Spider Crick, only to spill a third of the water on the way back.
  • Adam's father is seen with Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man, in the front yard upon Adam's return.

The Flood and the Raft

  • Pa arrives home on a makeshift raft made from parts of the chickenhouse and horse stalls, anticipating a flood that will soon submerge the first floor of their house
  • Adam tries to tell Pa about the wish and the little man at the Church Social, but Pa is focused on rafting furniture to high ground before the water rises
  • Pa and Adam load the raft with furniture and begin rafting it to a nearby hill, making multiple trips
  • The water rises rapidly, and they struggle to move a heavy cookstove onto the raft before the house begins to sink
  • The raft breaks apart, dumping Pa and Adam into the water, but they realize it's shallow enough to stand in
  • Neighbors arrive to help move furniture and offer spare rooms, but Pa insists they will camp out at the lake's edge
  • As the sun sets, the Fiskes are alone at the edge of the flooded lake, contemplating their situation
  • Adam confesses to Pa about making the wish at the Church Social and the events that followed
  • Pa is stunned but not angry, realizing the potential magical nature of the wish
  • Pa reveals that he had made similar wishes in the past but without the red spot card
  • The story ends with the family sitting at the edge of the flooded lake, contemplating the magical consequences of Adam's wish
  • The text is a part of a larger narrative and portrays the family's resilience and the magical consequences of Adam's wish

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