Stone Fox Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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What is the setting of this story?

The story takes place in Jackson, Wyoming during the past.

Who is the protagonist?

Little Willy is the protagonist.

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.

He dressed up like a scarecrow in the garden. It took Little Willy an hour to figure out it was his grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Doc Smith.

Doc Smith has snow white hair and wears a long black dress. She is tan and has wrinkles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the matter with grandfather?

He has lost the will to wake up. Signup and view all the answers

"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?

He is feeling very sad. Signup and view all the answers

What is Little Willy determined to do at the end of the chapter?

He wants to find out what is wrong with his grandfather and make it better so he will want to live again. Signup and view all the answers

How do you know that the setting is in the past? Cite the evidence.

Doc Smith went to Little Willy's house in a horse and a wagon instead of a car. Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict of the novel?

Little Willy wants to help his grandfather get better. Signup and view all the answers

What is Doc Smith's advice to Little Willy about his grandfather?

She advised him to let Mrs. Peacock take care of grandfather until he dies, give Searchlight away to a farmer, and have Little Willy stay with her until he can make plans for him to live in another home. Signup and view all the answers

Does Little Willy agree with the advice? Explain.

He does not agree with the advice. He said they are family and that they need to stay together. Signup and view all the answers

Explain Little Willy and grandfather's new communication system.

Grandfather puts his palm up for yes and palm down for no, one finger means "I'm hungry" and two fingers mean he wants water. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how Little Willy discovered that grandfather needed money.

Little Willy was looking for grandfather's money to rent a horse for the harvest. He found a strong box under the boards in the bedroom, but it was empty. Signup and view all the answers

Who do you suppose the letters are from? Take a guess.

Answers will vary. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how Little Willy solved the problem of not having a horse for the harvest.

He hooked up Searchlight to the plow. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Leeks? Explain what he has to do with the story.

He is the man that grandfather sold the potatoes to last year. Little Willy sold the potatoes harvested with Searchlight to Mr. Leeks. Signup and view all the answers

"Little Willy has been wrong all along". Explain what these words mean.

Little Willy thought grandfather was sick because he was worried about the harvest. He learned that taking care of the crops was not the problem. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence, "it's a clean, soft, snow that rests like a blanket over the entire state" stress?

The simile stresses how much it snowed. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how Little Willy got ready for the winter.

He chopped enough wood and stored enough food. He purchased the same amount of food as last year from the general store. Signup and view all the answers

What is the coming of the snow a symbol of?

The beginning of school. Signup and view all the answers

Is Little Willy inquisitive?

True Signup and view all the answers

Did grandfather take Miss Williams' complaints seriously? Explain.

No, grandfather thinks asking questions is a sign of intelligence and encourages Little Willy to keep asking them. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how Little Willy takes care of grandfather.

He takes care of his needs and communicates with him. Signup and view all the answers

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.