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What is the setting of this story?
What is the setting of this story?
The story takes place in Jackson, Wyoming during the past.
Who is the protagonist?
Who is the protagonist?
Little Willy is the protagonist.
Who is Searchlight? Describe her.
Who is Searchlight? Describe her.
Searchlight is Little Willy's dog. She is a big black dog with a white spot on her forehead.
Describe the funny trick that the grandfather played on Little Willy.
Describe the funny trick that the grandfather played on Little Willy.
Describe Doc Smith.
Describe Doc Smith.
What is the matter with grandfather?
What is the matter with grandfather?
"Grandfather shut his eyes, and tears rolled down his cheeks and disappeared into his beard." What does this tell you about the way Grandfather is feeling?
"Grandfather shut his eyes, and tears rolled down his cheeks and disappeared into his beard." What does this tell you about the way Grandfather is feeling?
What is Little Willy determined to do at the end of the chapter?
What is Little Willy determined to do at the end of the chapter?
How do you know that the setting is in the past? Cite the evidence.
How do you know that the setting is in the past? Cite the evidence.
What is the conflict of the novel?
What is the conflict of the novel?
What is Doc Smith's advice to Little Willy about his grandfather?
What is Doc Smith's advice to Little Willy about his grandfather?
Does Little Willy agree with the advice? Explain.
Does Little Willy agree with the advice? Explain.
Explain Little Willy and grandfather's new communication system.
Explain Little Willy and grandfather's new communication system.
Explain how Little Willy discovered that grandfather needed money.
Explain how Little Willy discovered that grandfather needed money.
Who do you suppose the letters are from? Take a guess.
Who do you suppose the letters are from? Take a guess.
Explain how Little Willy solved the problem of not having a horse for the harvest.
Explain how Little Willy solved the problem of not having a horse for the harvest.
Who is Mr. Leeks? Explain what he has to do with the story.
Who is Mr. Leeks? Explain what he has to do with the story.
"Little Willy has been wrong all along". Explain what these words mean.
"Little Willy has been wrong all along". Explain what these words mean.
What does the sentence, "it's a clean, soft, snow that rests like a blanket over the entire state" stress?
What does the sentence, "it's a clean, soft, snow that rests like a blanket over the entire state" stress?
Describe how Little Willy got ready for the winter.
Describe how Little Willy got ready for the winter.
What is the coming of the snow a symbol of?
What is the coming of the snow a symbol of?
Is Little Willy inquisitive?
Is Little Willy inquisitive?
Did grandfather take Miss Williams' complaints seriously? Explain.
Did grandfather take Miss Williams' complaints seriously? Explain.
Describe how Little Willy takes care of grandfather.
Describe how Little Willy takes care of grandfather.
Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- Setting is in Jackson, Wyoming, during the past.
- Protagonist: Little Willy.
- Searchlight: Little Willy's big black dog with a distinctive white spot on her forehead.
- Grandfather: A character whose playful trick involves dressing as a scarecrow, which confuses Little Willy.
Grandfather's Condition
- Grandfather appears to have lost the will to live, indicated by tears rolling down his cheeks.
- Little Willy's determination: Aims to discover what is troubling his grandfather and restore his desire to live.
Conflict and Advice
- Central conflict involves Little Willy wanting to help his grandfather recover.
- Doc Smith advises Little Willy to allow Mrs. Peacock to care for his grandfather, and suggests giving away Searchlight, which Little Willy resists.
Communication System
- New communication method established:
- Palm up for "yes"
- Palm down for "no"
- One finger for "hungry"
- Two fingers for "thirsty".
Financial Discovery
- Little Willy searches for grandfather's money intending to rent a horse for harvest but only finds letters in the strong box.
- The identity of the letters is uncertain.
Resourcefulness
- To address the lack of a horse, Little Willy harnesses Searchlight to the plow.
- Mr. Leeks: The man to whom grandfather sold last year's potato crop; a relevant character in the story.
Realizations and Symbolism
- Little Willy learns that grandfather’s health concerns are not solely based on the harvest but deeper issues affecting his well-being.
- The snowfall symbolizes the start of the school year and signifies seasonal changes.
Personality Traits
- Little Willy is characterized as inquisitive, with his curiosity noted by Doc Smith and Miss Williams.
- Grandfather encourages Willy's questioning, believing it is an expression of intelligence.
Caregiver Role
- Little Willy takes on caregiving responsibilities for his grandfather, demonstrating his commitment to family and health management.
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Test your knowledge of the first three chapters of 'Stone Fox.' This quiz covers the setting, characters, and key details from these chapters. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the story's foundation.
