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Which of the following best describes Willy's primary motivation for entering the dogsled race?
Which of the following best describes Willy's primary motivation for entering the dogsled race?
- To win the prize money and pay off the unpaid taxes on his grandfather's farm. (correct)
- To gain personal fame and recognition as a skilled dogsled racer.
- To experience the thrill of competition and adventure in the snowy landscape.
- To prove his athletic abilities and challenge the renowned Stone Fox.
Willy's decision to participate in the dogsled race was primarily driven by a desire to prove himself capable to the townspeople.
Willy's decision to participate in the dogsled race was primarily driven by a desire to prove himself capable to the townspeople.
False (B)
Besides winning the race, what was another significant way Willy demonstrated his dedication to his grandfather and the farm?
Besides winning the race, what was another significant way Willy demonstrated his dedication to his grandfather and the farm?
Working on the farm alone
Willy’s character can best be described through traits such as being ______, determined, and sympathetic.
Willy’s character can best be described through traits such as being ______, determined, and sympathetic.
Match the character from Stone Fox with their primary motivation:
Match the character from Stone Fox with their primary motivation:
Which action shows that Willy persevered when facing adversity?
Which action shows that Willy persevered when facing adversity?
If Willy did not win the dogsled race, his grandpa would have been able to find another way to pay off his debts.
If Willy did not win the dogsled race, his grandpa would have been able to find another way to pay off his debts.
What was Willy willing to risk in addition to time and effort to save his grandpa's farm?
What was Willy willing to risk in addition to time and effort to save his grandpa's farm?
Flashcards
Willy's personality traits
Willy's personality traits
Kind, determined, and sympathetic.
Why Willy saved the farm
Why Willy saved the farm
To save his grandpa's farm from being taken away due to unpaid taxes and his grandpa's illness.
Willy's determination
Willy's determination
Willy's determination was driven by his deep care for his grandfather and the farm.
Why Willy helps grandpa
Why Willy helps grandpa
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Outcome of Willy winning
Outcome of Willy winning
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Theme of Stone Fox
Theme of Stone Fox
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Willy's determination (examples)
Willy's determination (examples)
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Compare Willy to Stone Fox
Compare Willy to Stone Fox
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Study Notes
- Willy is kind, determined, and sympathetic.
- Willy had to save his grandpa’s farm because it was going to be taken away due to unpaid taxes, and his grandpa was ill.
- Willy uses his savings to enter a dogsled race to save the farm.
Comparing Willy and Stone Fox
- Willy is determined to save the farm.
- Stone Fox is determined to buy back his land for his tribe.
Willy's Determination
- He cared deeply about his grandfather and the potato farm.
- He felt a burden for his grandpa and was determined to win the race.
- Willy cares a lot about his grandfather and his farm.
- He is going to great lengths to help his grandpa.
Reasons for Helping
- Willy needs to help his grandfather because his grandfather cannot work and is unable to provide income.
- Willy knows that there is a large tax debt.
- He feels that he needs to support his grandfather to pay off the farm, so it doesn’t close.
Potential Outcome If Willy Wins
- The money prize that Willy would receive from the race would pay the debts of his grandpa.
Theme of Stone Fox
- One of the main themes is perseverance.
- Willy shows perseverance even though he was told that he was not able to beat Stone Fox in the dogsled race.
- Despite the odds, Willy did not give up and did not let the opinions of others hold him back.
- Willy practiced the race route every day before the actual dogsled race.
- He shows how deeply he cared about winning the race to help his grandpa pay back the taxes.
- Willy shows perseverance by not giving up on his goal to save his grandpa's farm.
Thesis on Willy's Determination
- Willy displayed his determination by his willingness to work on the farm alone.
- He went through the race despite the weather.
- He was willing to risk his college savings.
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Description
Willy is a kind, determined character who wants to save his grandpa’s farm from being taken away due to unpaid taxes. He enters a dogsled race to win the prize money and help his ailing grandfather. Willy's determination stems from his deep care for his grandfather and the farm.
