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What was the reason Barney went to the chalk pit?
What was the reason Barney went to the chalk pit?
- He needed to collect chalk for school
- He wanted to play near the rickety fence
- He wanted to see the white chalk and flints
- There was nothing else to do on a grey day (correct)
Why did people throw unwanted items into the bottom of the chalk pit?
Why did people throw unwanted items into the bottom of the chalk pit?
- It was a tradition to throw things in the pit
- They didn't know what else to do with the empty hole (correct)
- It was a way to prevent the ground from giving way
- They were trying to make the pit look more colorful
What did Barney think about the possibility of the ground giving way near the edge of the chalk pit?
What did Barney think about the possibility of the ground giving way near the edge of the chalk pit?
- He thought it was just a rumor spread by his sister
- He felt it was probably true but needed to see it happen (correct)
- He was confident it wouldn't happen to him
- He believed it was impossible for the ground to give way
What did Barney imagine about the origin of the chalk pit?
What did Barney imagine about the origin of the chalk pit?
What does Stig use as a lamp in his cave?
What does Stig use as a lamp in his cave?
How does Stig collect water in his cave?
How does Stig collect water in his cave?
What does Barney take as a souvenir when leaving Stig's cave?
What does Barney take as a souvenir when leaving Stig's cave?
How does Stig communicate with Barney?
How does Stig communicate with Barney?
What does Stig offer Barney to eat in his cave?
What does Stig offer Barney to eat in his cave?
How does Stig enlarge his cave?
How does Stig enlarge his cave?
How does Barney feel about Stig after leaving his cave?
How does Barney feel about Stig after leaving his cave?
How do Barney's grandmother and sister react to his description of Stig?
How do Barney's grandmother and sister react to his description of Stig?
What disrupts Barney's plan to visit Stig the next morning?
What disrupts Barney's plan to visit Stig the next morning?
What does Barney wish for in relation to his grandmother's house?
What does Barney wish for in relation to his grandmother's house?
What does Barney take as a souvenir when leaving Stig's cave?
What does Barney take as a souvenir when leaving Stig's cave?
How does Stig showcase his resourcefulness in his cave?
How does Stig showcase his resourcefulness in his cave?
What does Stig use to cut the creeper entangling Barney's legs?
What does Stig use to cut the creeper entangling Barney's legs?
What is Stig's den filled with?
What is Stig's den filled with?
What is the bed made of in Stig's den?
What is the bed made of in Stig's den?
What fills the bottom of the pit where Barney lands?
What fills the bottom of the pit where Barney lands?
How does Stig communicate?
How does Stig communicate?
What is Stig's attire made of?
What is Stig's attire made of?
What does Barney find himself tangled in when he falls down the cliff?
What does Barney find himself tangled in when he falls down the cliff?
What does Stig use to free Barney's legs?
What does Stig use to free Barney's legs?
What does Barney express to Stig about his home?
What does Barney express to Stig about his home?
What is the setting when Barney encounters Stig?
What is the setting when Barney encounters Stig?
What is the initial concern Barney has after the fall?
What is the initial concern Barney has after the fall?
What does Barney use to try to free himself initially?
What does Barney use to try to free himself initially?
What motivates Barney to set off on a quest to find Stig?
What motivates Barney to set off on a quest to find Stig?
What does Barney collect as gifts for Stig from the garden?
What does Barney collect as gifts for Stig from the garden?
What does Barney find that reaffirms Stig's existence in his mind?
What does Barney find that reaffirms Stig's existence in his mind?
What does the narrative primarily showcase about Barney?
What does the narrative primarily showcase about Barney?
What does Barney conclude about Stig based on his previous adventure?
What does Barney conclude about Stig based on his previous adventure?
What does Barney initially doubt about Stig's existence?
What does Barney initially doubt about Stig's existence?
What is the main theme of the narrative?
What is the main theme of the narrative?
What does Barney's journey to find Stig demonstrate?
What does Barney's journey to find Stig demonstrate?
What does the text provide a glimpse into about Barney?
What does the text provide a glimpse into about Barney?
What does Barney recall about his previous adventure with Stig?
What does Barney recall about his previous adventure with Stig?
What does the story capture about Barney's bond with Stig?
What does the story capture about Barney's bond with Stig?
What does Barney express at the beginning of the story?
What does Barney express at the beginning of the story?
What did Barney use to lower carrots into the pit for Stig?
What did Barney use to lower carrots into the pit for Stig?
What did Barney offer Stig as a friendly gesture?
What did Barney offer Stig as a friendly gesture?
What did Stig lead Barney to, showing signs of recent digging?
What did Stig lead Barney to, showing signs of recent digging?
What did Barney recall finding in the baby’s bath the previous day?
What did Barney recall finding in the baby’s bath the previous day?
What did Barney find in the dump when he visited Stig?
What did Barney find in the dump when he visited Stig?
How did Stig react to blundering through nettles?
How did Stig react to blundering through nettles?
What did Barney decide to do about the nettles?
What did Barney decide to do about the nettles?
What did Stig do after emerging from the pit?
What did Stig do after emerging from the pit?
What did Barney think about the den despite the hole in the roof being mended?
What did Barney think about the den despite the hole in the roof being mended?
What did Stig look like while leading Barney to his den?
What did Stig look like while leading Barney to his den?
How did Barney feel about visiting Stig in his den?
How did Barney feel about visiting Stig in his den?
What did Barney recall from the previous day while visiting Stig?
What did Barney recall from the previous day while visiting Stig?
What did Barney decide to do with the stack of jam-jars?
What did Barney decide to do with the stack of jam-jars?
What did Stig keep doing with the fire in the fireplace?
What did Stig keep doing with the fire in the fireplace?
What did Barney see the stack of jam-jars as a potential material for?
What did Barney see the stack of jam-jars as a potential material for?
What was Barney's motivation for inventing something new after the fireplace?
What was Barney's motivation for inventing something new after the fireplace?
What does Barney initially attempt to do for Stig?
What does Barney initially attempt to do for Stig?
What does Barney bring from his house to help Stig?
What does Barney bring from his house to help Stig?
What does Stig eagerly accept from Barney?
What does Stig eagerly accept from Barney?
What causes Barney to injure his hand?
What causes Barney to injure his hand?
What does Barney do to prevent damage when the tree falls?
What does Barney do to prevent damage when the tree falls?
What tool do Barney and Stig use to start cutting the tree?
What tool do Barney and Stig use to start cutting the tree?
What causes the saw to bend?
What causes the saw to bend?
What does Stig struggle to understand initially?
What does Stig struggle to understand initially?
What does Barney decide to do after failing to cut wood with the axe?
What does Barney decide to do after failing to cut wood with the axe?
What does Stig refuse to use when Barney hands it over?
What does Stig refuse to use when Barney hands it over?
What is Barney's initial reaction to Stig's actions with the steel axe?
What is Barney's initial reaction to Stig's actions with the steel axe?
What does Stig eventually settle into with Barney's guidance?
What does Stig eventually settle into with Barney's guidance?
What did Stig create on the cave wall?
What did Stig create on the cave wall?
What did Barney borrow from Stig before leaving the cave?
What did Barney borrow from Stig before leaving the cave?
What did Lou rely on during her fox hunting excursion?
What did Lou rely on during her fox hunting excursion?
What did Barney emphasize when sharing his adventure with his grandmother and sister?
What did Barney emphasize when sharing his adventure with his grandmother and sister?
What does the narrative primarily showcase about the characters in the story?
What does the narrative primarily showcase about the characters in the story?
What does the text highlight about Lou's spirit and determination?
What does the text highlight about Lou's spirit and determination?
What does Stig demonstrate his appreciation for in the cave?
What does Stig demonstrate his appreciation for in the cave?
What does Barney experience as he makes his way home through the dark?
What does Barney experience as he makes his way home through the dark?
What does the text depict about the bond between Stig and Barney?
What does the text depict about the bond between Stig and Barney?
What is the main contrast highlighted in the text?
What is the main contrast highlighted in the text?
What does Stig use for protection when venturing out of the cave?
What does Stig use for protection when venturing out of the cave?
What does Barney do upon realizing it's nighttime?
What does Barney do upon realizing it's nighttime?
What does Stig try to use to start a fire?
What does Stig try to use to start a fire?
How does Barney successfully start a fire?
How does Barney successfully start a fire?
What does Stig use to help the fire catch?
What does Stig use to help the fire catch?
What does the fire do to the cave?
What does the fire do to the cave?
What does Barney teach Stig to do?
What does Barney teach Stig to do?
What is used to cut the tree into logs?
What is used to cut the tree into logs?
What do Barney and Stig notice while gathering wood for a fire?
What do Barney and Stig notice while gathering wood for a fire?
How does Stig react to Barney's successful fire lighting?
How does Stig react to Barney's successful fire lighting?
What does Stig use to try and start a fire?
What does Stig use to try and start a fire?
How does Stig help the fire to catch?
How does Stig help the fire to catch?
What is used to split the logs?
What is used to split the logs?
What does the fire do to the temperature in the cave?
What does the fire do to the temperature in the cave?
What does Stig use to mend the hole in the roof of the den?
What does Stig use to mend the hole in the roof of the den?
What does Barney find in Stig's shelter when he goes to the pit?
What does Barney find in Stig's shelter when he goes to the pit?
What does the text convey about Barney's feelings regarding Stig and his cave?
What does the text convey about Barney's feelings regarding Stig and his cave?
What does the story primarily showcase about Barney?
What does the story primarily showcase about Barney?
What does Stig give Barney as a parting gift?
What does Stig give Barney as a parting gift?
How does the text convey a sense of warmth and nostalgia for the adventures with Stig?
How does the text convey a sense of warmth and nostalgia for the adventures with Stig?
What does Barney use to create a window in the den?
What does Barney use to create a window in the den?
What is the setting when Barney encounters Stig?
What is the setting when Barney encounters Stig?
What does Barney find himself tangled in when he falls down the cliff?
What does Barney find himself tangled in when he falls down the cliff?
What does Stig offer Barney to eat in his cave?
What does Stig offer Barney to eat in his cave?
What does Stig use as a lamp in his cave?
What does Stig use as a lamp in his cave?
What does Barney realize he has to do, leaving Stig behind?
What does Barney realize he has to do, leaving Stig behind?
What did Lou insist on before going hunting?
What did Lou insist on before going hunting?
What does Barney attempt to communicate to Stig through drawings in the cave?
What does Barney attempt to communicate to Stig through drawings in the cave?
What distracts Stig during the hunting trip?
What distracts Stig during the hunting trip?
What makes Barney uncomfortable during the hunting trip?
What makes Barney uncomfortable during the hunting trip?
What do Barney and Stig do upon hearing the sounds of the hunt getting closer?
What do Barney and Stig do upon hearing the sounds of the hunt getting closer?
How do Barney and Stig set out for hunting despite the wintry weather?
How do Barney and Stig set out for hunting despite the wintry weather?
What does Stig grab when he becomes excited about hunting?
What does Stig grab when he becomes excited about hunting?
What does Barney find and decide to use for hunting?
What does Barney find and decide to use for hunting?
What does Stig encounter in a pit with a fire?
What does Stig encounter in a pit with a fire?
What do Barney and Stig do when they set out towards the sound of a hunting horn?
What do Barney and Stig do when they set out towards the sound of a hunting horn?
What causes annoyance to Barney during the hunting trip?
What causes annoyance to Barney during the hunting trip?
What does Stig get distracted by during the hunting trip?
What does Stig get distracted by during the hunting trip?
What does Barney find and decide to use for hunting?
What does Barney find and decide to use for hunting?
What does Lou find odd about the fox hunting event?
What does Lou find odd about the fox hunting event?
Who confesses to hunting with Stig, and for what purpose?
Who confesses to hunting with Stig, and for what purpose?
Where does Barney find the Snarget boys, and how are they described?
Where does Barney find the Snarget boys, and how are they described?
What does Barney observe the Snarget boys doing from above?
What does Barney observe the Snarget boys doing from above?
What is the Snarget boys' family known for?
What is the Snarget boys' family known for?
Where do Lou and Flash have their first hunting experience?
Where do Lou and Flash have their first hunting experience?
What happens when the huntsman's horse bolts into the crowd of waiting horses and riders?
What happens when the huntsman's horse bolts into the crowd of waiting horses and riders?
How does Lou feel amidst the chaos of the stampede?
How does Lou feel amidst the chaos of the stampede?
What is Barney's reaction to finding the Snarget boys in the chalk pit?
What is Barney's reaction to finding the Snarget boys in the chalk pit?
What does Grandmother suggest Barney do when he discovers the Snarget boys?
What does Grandmother suggest Barney do when he discovers the Snarget boys?
What does the narrative conclude about the fox hunting event?
What does the narrative conclude about the fox hunting event?
What does Barney confess to his grandmother after the eventful day?
What does Barney confess to his grandmother after the eventful day?
What does Stig prevent Barney from doing when they encounter the fox?
What does Stig prevent Barney from doing when they encounter the fox?
What does Stig do when a foxhound appears and threatens them?
What does Stig do when a foxhound appears and threatens them?
What does Stig start hunting with his bow and arrow, causing excitement?
What does Stig start hunting with his bow and arrow, causing excitement?
What does the text capture the tension between?
What does the text capture the tension between?
What does the story primarily highlight about Stig?
What does the story primarily highlight about Stig?
What does the setting of the story describe?
What does the setting of the story describe?
What does Stig's excitement contrast with?
What does Stig's excitement contrast with?
What do Lou and other members of the hunt wait for to come out of the wood?
What do Lou and other members of the hunt wait for to come out of the wood?
What does the text highlight about the clash between Stig's methods and the traditional hunt?
What does the text highlight about the clash between Stig's methods and the traditional hunt?
What does Stig believe in regarding killing animals?
What does Stig believe in regarding killing animals?
What does Stig's excitement contrast with?
What does Stig's excitement contrast with?
What does Stig start hunting with his bow and arrow, causing excitement?
What does Stig start hunting with his bow and arrow, causing excitement?
What does Barney find in the rusty tin box in the shack?
What does Barney find in the rusty tin box in the shack?
What do the Snargets accuse each other of when they become suspicious of Barney?
What do the Snargets accuse each other of when they become suspicious of Barney?
How do the Snargets react when they discover Barney's presence in their shack?
How do the Snargets react when they discover Barney's presence in their shack?
What do the Snargets do after warning Barney to stay away from their shack?
What do the Snargets do after warning Barney to stay away from their shack?
How does the encounter end between Barney and the Snargets?
How does the encounter end between Barney and the Snargets?
What do the Snargets accuse Barney of when they confront him with an old airgun and sticks?
What do the Snargets accuse Barney of when they confront him with an old airgun and sticks?
How does Barney feel upon discovering the contents of the rusty tin box?
How does Barney feel upon discovering the contents of the rusty tin box?
How do the Snargets react to Barney's continued throwing of clods at their shack?
How do the Snargets react to Barney's continued throwing of clods at their shack?
What do the Snargets do upon leaving the shack after warning Barney?
What do the Snargets do upon leaving the shack after warning Barney?
What do the Snargets find in their shack upon returning to confront Barney?
What do the Snargets find in their shack upon returning to confront Barney?
What do the Snargets warn Barney about before leaving the shack?
What do the Snargets warn Barney about before leaving the shack?
What do the Snargets pretend to be when confronting Barney in their shack?
What do the Snargets pretend to be when confronting Barney in their shack?
What did Barney find in the suitcases when he opened them?
What did Barney find in the suitcases when he opened them?
What was Barney’s initial plan upon finding the loot in the suitcases?
What was Barney’s initial plan upon finding the loot in the suitcases?
What caused the big black car to move towards the pit?
What caused the big black car to move towards the pit?
What was Barney's reaction as he watched the big black car move towards the pit?
What was Barney's reaction as he watched the big black car move towards the pit?
What do Barney and Stig do to hide the car from the men looking for it?
What do Barney and Stig do to hide the car from the men looking for it?
What does the buried car and treasure highlight about Barney?
What does the buried car and treasure highlight about Barney?
What themes are involved in the story?
What themes are involved in the story?
How does the text engage the reader?
How does the text engage the reader?
What do Barney and Stig do when they overhear the men's conversation?
What do Barney and Stig do when they overhear the men's conversation?
What does the text primarily portray about the characters' actions and interactions?
What does the text primarily portray about the characters' actions and interactions?
What do Barney and Stig accidentally do while chasing away thieves?
What do Barney and Stig accidentally do while chasing away thieves?
What is the main genre of the story?
What is the main genre of the story?
What does Barney return home with after the events at the dump?
What does Barney return home with after the events at the dump?
What is the significance of Barney's insistence on showing the policeman the buried car and treasure?
What is the significance of Barney's insistence on showing the policeman the buried car and treasure?
What does the story primarily highlight about Barney's character?
What does the story primarily highlight about Barney's character?
What does the text use to depict the unfolding events and engage the reader?
What does the text use to depict the unfolding events and engage the reader?
What does the policeman find inside Stig's den?
What does the policeman find inside Stig's den?
What does Barney discover during the Easter holiday?
What does Barney discover during the Easter holiday?
What do Barney and Lou find when they attempt to ask their Granny about attending the circus?
What do Barney and Lou find when they attempt to ask their Granny about attending the circus?
What interrupts Barney and Lou when they are eager to ask their Granny about attending the circus?
What interrupts Barney and Lou when they are eager to ask their Granny about attending the circus?
What does Barney receive as a reward for his involvement in the recovery of stolen items?
What does Barney receive as a reward for his involvement in the recovery of stolen items?
What does Stig learn to use to make jewelry from car parts?
What does Stig learn to use to make jewelry from car parts?
What does the pit lead Barney to believe is hidden inside it?
What does the pit lead Barney to believe is hidden inside it?
What does the policeman explain to Barney about the pit?
What does the policeman explain to Barney about the pit?
What does Barney insist on despite the policeman's explanation?
What does Barney insist on despite the policeman's explanation?
What does the policeman suggest there may be for Barney's involvement in the recovery of stolen items?
What does the policeman suggest there may be for Barney's involvement in the recovery of stolen items?
What does Stig use to make jewelry from car parts?
What does Stig use to make jewelry from car parts?
What does Barney find in Stig's den that surprises the policeman?
What does Barney find in Stig's den that surprises the policeman?
What does Barney dress himself in to complete the look for the fancy-dress party?
What does Barney dress himself in to complete the look for the fancy-dress party?
What does Lou agree to pay Barney back with after being amazed by the leopard-skin?
What does Lou agree to pay Barney back with after being amazed by the leopard-skin?
What does the interaction between Barney and Stig highlight?
What does the interaction between Barney and Stig highlight?
Where does Barney share the location of a house for a party with Lou, signaling a potential future adventure?
Where does Barney share the location of a house for a party with Lou, signaling a potential future adventure?
What does the setting involve, creating a sense of adventure and exploration?
What does the setting involve, creating a sense of adventure and exploration?
What does the narrative showcase about Barney's determination?
What does the narrative showcase about Barney's determination?
What do the siblings, Barney and Lou, engage in after dressing Lou in the leopard-skin?
What do the siblings, Barney and Lou, engage in after dressing Lou in the leopard-skin?
What does the text capture about the playful and imaginative nature of children's storytelling?
What does the text capture about the playful and imaginative nature of children's storytelling?
What does Barney acquire from Stig using marbles and negotiations?
What does Barney acquire from Stig using marbles and negotiations?
What does the pile of skins in Stig's cave include that Barney wants to take for his sister's fancy-dress party?
What does the pile of skins in Stig's cave include that Barney wants to take for his sister's fancy-dress party?
What does Barney share with Lou, signaling a potential future adventure?
What does Barney share with Lou, signaling a potential future adventure?
What does the text showcase about the siblings, Barney and Lou?
What does the text showcase about the siblings, Barney and Lou?
What does Barney hope to receive help with during his visit to Stig's den?
What does Barney hope to receive help with during his visit to Stig's den?
What does Stig repurpose the umbrella parts into during Barney's visit?
What does Stig repurpose the umbrella parts into during Barney's visit?
What does Barney initially offer Stig during their interaction?
What does Barney initially offer Stig during their interaction?
What does the text primarily highlight about the interaction between Barney, Lou, and Mrs. Fawkham-Greene?
What does the text primarily highlight about the interaction between Barney, Lou, and Mrs. Fawkham-Greene?
What themes are highlighted in the text?
What themes are highlighted in the text?
What does Granny discuss with Barney and Lou after Mrs. Fawkham-Greene leaves?
What does Granny discuss with Barney and Lou after Mrs. Fawkham-Greene leaves?
What does Stig fashion the old umbrella into during Barney's visit?
What does Stig fashion the old umbrella into during Barney's visit?
What does Barney gift to Stig during their interaction?
What does Barney gift to Stig during their interaction?
What does Barney feel as he slips out of the house and heads to Stig's den?
What does Barney feel as he slips out of the house and heads to Stig's den?
What does Mrs. Fawkham-Greene invite Barney and Lou to?
What does Mrs. Fawkham-Greene invite Barney and Lou to?
What is Granny uncertain about, leading to the discussion after Mrs. Fawkham-Greene leaves?
What is Granny uncertain about, leading to the discussion after Mrs. Fawkham-Greene leaves?
What does Barney hope Stig can help him with during his visit to Stig's den?
What does Barney hope Stig can help him with during his visit to Stig's den?
What was the group near the fire doing?
What was the group near the fire doing?
What were the huts in the camp made of?
What were the huts in the camp made of?
What did Barney and Lou observe about the people in the camp?
What did Barney and Lou observe about the people in the camp?
What did the older members of the camp do around the fire?
What did the older members of the camp do around the fire?
What did the chief do with his bone after eating?
What did the chief do with his bone after eating?
What caused a commotion among the tribe?
What caused a commotion among the tribe?
What did the dark shape at the base of the hill have attached to it?
What did the dark shape at the base of the hill have attached to it?
Who reacted fearfully and ran away, causing commotion?
Who reacted fearfully and ran away, causing commotion?
Who gestures for Barney and others to follow him towards the source of the sound?
Who gestures for Barney and others to follow him towards the source of the sound?
Who appears cheerful and unconcerned about the strange occurrence?
Who appears cheerful and unconcerned about the strange occurrence?
What did the characters confirm they were not doing despite disbelief?
What did the characters confirm they were not doing despite disbelief?
What did Lou try to call back while Barney and Stig prepared to investigate the mysterious occurrence?
What did Lou try to call back while Barney and Stig prepared to investigate the mysterious occurrence?
What did the dark shape at the base of the hill emit?
What did the dark shape at the base of the hill emit?
What did the rest of the tribe do after the chief threw his bone to wildish dogs?
What did the rest of the tribe do after the chief threw his bone to wildish dogs?
What was heard, causing a sense of impending danger?
What was heard, causing a sense of impending danger?
What did the tribe, including the chief and old men, do when drawn towards the source of the sound?
What did the tribe, including the chief and old men, do when drawn towards the source of the sound?
What material are the tribe's huts made of?
What material are the tribe's huts made of?
What is the chief of Stig's tribe adorned with?
What is the chief of Stig's tribe adorned with?
How do the tribe members react upon meeting their chief?
How do the tribe members react upon meeting their chief?
What is the initial reaction of Barney and Lou upon encountering Stig and his tribe?
What is the initial reaction of Barney and Lou upon encountering Stig and his tribe?
What is the chief of the tribe's physical appearance?
What is the chief of the tribe's physical appearance?
What is Dinah's reaction upon encountering Stig?
What is Dinah's reaction upon encountering Stig?
How are the tribe's huts described in the text?
How are the tribe's huts described in the text?
What does the encounter with Stig's tribe create for Barney and Lou?
What does the encounter with Stig's tribe create for Barney and Lou?
What does the encounter with Stig's tribe convey about communication?
What does the encounter with Stig's tribe convey about communication?
How are Stig and his tribe described when they invite Barney and Lou to a party?
How are Stig and his tribe described when they invite Barney and Lou to a party?
What is the initial setting when Barney and Lou encounter Stig and his tribe?
What is the initial setting when Barney and Lou encounter Stig and his tribe?
What is the chief of the tribe adorned with?
What is the chief of the tribe adorned with?
What sound does the little harpist playing an unusual instrument make?
What sound does the little harpist playing an unusual instrument make?
What does Dinah, the dog, do when she is tied to a tree?
What does Dinah, the dog, do when she is tied to a tree?
What prompts Lou and Barney to consider an escape plan?
What prompts Lou and Barney to consider an escape plan?
What does Barney decide to do as an escape plan?
What does Barney decide to do as an escape plan?
How does the chapter end?
How does the chapter end?
What does the singer do during the performance?
What does the singer do during the performance?
Where is the harpist revealed to be?
Where is the harpist revealed to be?
What does Barney recall at the end of the chapter?
What does Barney recall at the end of the chapter?
What do the wild children do upon hearing Dinah's barking?
What do the wild children do upon hearing Dinah's barking?
What does the mysterious sound 'BLUNG, BLONG, BLOONG, BLUNG' come from?
What does the mysterious sound 'BLUNG, BLONG, BLOONG, BLUNG' come from?
What do the wild children do in response to Dinah's alerting barks?
What do the wild children do in response to Dinah's alerting barks?
What does the little harpist play the unusual instrument made of?
What does the little harpist play the unusual instrument made of?
What does the chief do after the children are pressured to make a speech?
What does the chief do after the children are pressured to make a speech?
What do the children struggle with after the tribe offers them horns filled with liquid?
What do the children struggle with after the tribe offers them horns filled with liquid?
What signifies the continuation of the cultural exchange and the children's immersion into the tribe's customs?
What signifies the continuation of the cultural exchange and the children's immersion into the tribe's customs?
What does Stig do in an unknown language, signifying their arrival to the tribe?
What does Stig do in an unknown language, signifying their arrival to the tribe?
What does Lou attempt to deliver when pressured to make a speech?
What does Lou attempt to deliver when pressured to make a speech?
What do the children discover after the tribe offers them horns filled with liquid?
What do the children discover after the tribe offers them horns filled with liquid?
What does the chief request to see after the children are pressured to make a speech?
What does the chief request to see after the children are pressured to make a speech?
What do the children accidentally do while struggling with the taste of the beer?
What do the children accidentally do while struggling with the taste of the beer?
What do the children receive from the tribe, which they struggle with the taste of?
What do the children receive from the tribe, which they struggle with the taste of?
What does the chief do after the children struggle with the taste of the beer?
What does the chief do after the children struggle with the taste of the beer?
What do the children find the liquid in the offered horns to be?
What do the children find the liquid in the offered horns to be?
What does the arrival of food signify in the context of the narrative?
What does the arrival of food signify in the context of the narrative?
Flashcards
Barney's visit to Stig in the pit
Barney's visit to Stig in the pit
Barney visits Stig in his den/pit, bringing carrots and apples. Stig shows Barney his digging den/pit, and they exchange gifts.
Barney and Stig's den-building
Barney and Stig's den-building
Barney and Stig use jars, boxes, and red clay to build a den. They create a window using tin discs.
The Snargets and Barney
The Snargets and Barney
Barney throws dirt at the Snargets' shack. The Snargets, playfully, trick Barney and interrogate him.
Barney and Lou's encounter with Mrs. Fawkham-Greene
Barney and Lou's encounter with Mrs. Fawkham-Greene
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Barney and Stig's Fancy Dress Aid
Barney and Stig's Fancy Dress Aid
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Unintentional Speechmaking
Unintentional Speechmaking
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Study Notes
Barney visits Stig in the pit
- Barney borrows a ball of garden string from the tool-shed to lower carrots into the pit
- He lowers the carrots down to Stig's front door using the string
- Stig emerges from the pit and happily interacts with Barney
- Barney offers Stig carrots and then apples as a friendly gesture
- Stig leads Barney to his den, showing signs of recent digging
- The den is dark and gloomy, even with the hole in the roof mended
- Barney recalls the new tunnelling and the baby’s bath full of chalk from the previous day
- Stig blunders through nettles without seeming to mind the stings
- Barney avoids the nettles but decides not to make a fuss about the stings
- The dump looked more cheerful with sunlight pouring through the golden autumn leaves
- Barney finds the tail of an aeroplane, a ship’s helm, and a bicycle in the dump
- Barney is excited to visit Stig, a real live person, in his den
Barney's Adventures with Stig
- Barney and Stig use glass jars and wooden boxes to build a den.
- Stig leads Barney to a red clay mine to fill gaps between the jars.
- They create a window by placing tin discs over the jar ends.
- Barney realizes he has to go home, leaving Stig behind.
- Stig gives Barney a flint arrowhead as a parting gift.
- Christmas is over at Barney's grandmother's house.
- Barney finds Stig's flint in his bedroom and feels guilty for not thinking about Stig over Christmas.
- Barney goes to the pit and finds Stig's shelter abandoned.
- He finds a nest made of bracken and dead grass in the shelter.
- The text reflects on Barney's feelings about Stig and his cave.
- The story portrays Barney's connection and concern for Stig.
- The text conveys a sense of warmth and nostalgia for the adventures with Stig.
The Snargets and Barney's Encounter
- Barney observes the Snargets building a shack and decides to throw clods of dirt at it.
- The Snargets accuse each other of throwing dirt and become suspicious of Barney.
- Barney continues to throw clods at the shack, causing the Snargets to become agitated and search for him.
- The Snargets eventually leave, warning Barney to stay away from their shack.
- Barney discovers a rusty tin box in the shack, believing it to contain something valuable.
- Upon opening the box, Barney finds it filled with screws, nuts, bolts, and curtain rings, feeling disappointed.
- The Snargets surprise Barney by revealing they had played a trick on him and had crept back to the shack.
- The Snargets confront Barney with an old airgun and sticks, demanding to know his name and why he was in their shack.
- The youngest Snarget accuses Barney of throwing dirt at them and questions his presence in their dump.
- The eldest Snarget adopts a rough tone and refuses to reveal their names, pretending to be the Lone Ranger, Robin Hood, and William Tell.
- The Snargets interrogate Barney about his actions and intentions in their shack.
- The encounter ends with the Snargets confronting Barney, revealing their playful nature and their suspicions about him.
Barney and Lou's Encounter with Mrs. Fawkham-Greene and their Visit to Stig's Den
- Grandmother introduces her grandchildren, Barney and Lou, to Mrs. Fawkham-Greene, who invites them to a fancy-dress party for her niece.
- Lou and Barney eagerly express interest in attending the party and the circus, but Granny is uncertain due to their parents' upcoming visit.
- Mrs. Fawkham-Greene leaves, and Granny discusses the challenges of creating fancy-dress costumes with limited time.
- Barney, feeling gloomy, slips out of the house and heads to Stig's den, hoping Stig can help him.
- Barney finds Stig fashioning an old umbrella into various useful items and seeks Stig's assistance for the fancy-dress party.
- Stig repurposes the umbrella parts into a skirt, toasting-fork, needle, and arrow, demonstrating his resourcefulness.
- Barney offers Stig glass marbles, but Stig initially attempts to eat one before understanding they are for playing.
- Barney gifts the marbles to Stig, who preserves them and offers Barney various items in return, which Barney declines.
- Barney's visit to Stig's den showcases Stig's inventiveness and the bond between the two characters.
- The text highlights themes of resourcefulness, creativity, and the exchange of gifts between Barney and Stig.
- The interaction between Barney, Lou, and Mrs. Fawkham-Greene sets the stage for the children's activities and their visit to Stig's den.
- The story captures the children's excitement for events, Granny's concerns, and Barney's resourceful visit to Stig.
Unintentional Speechmaking and Cultural Exchange
- The children are in the presence of a chief or king who seems pleased with their actions.
- Stig delivers a speech in an unknown language, signifying their arrival to the tribe.
- The chief responds with a majestic speech and gestures, seemingly blessing the children and the tribe.
- Barney and Lou are pressured to make a speech, with Lou attempting to deliver a nonsensical one.
- The chief requests to see the children's dog, Dinah, and compliments her coat.
- The tribe offers the children horns filled with liquid, which they discover is beer.
- The children struggle with the taste of the beer and accidentally splash a tribesman.
- The arrival of food signifies the continuation of the cultural exchange and the children's immersion into the tribe's customs.
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