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Willy's decision to enter the dogsled race primarily demonstrates which of the following personality traits?
Willy's decision to enter the dogsled race primarily demonstrates which of the following personality traits?
- Optimism and naivety
- Impulsiveness and recklessness
- Determination and responsibility (correct)
- Kindness and sympathy
Which of the following best describes the interconnected reasons Willy feels compelled to save his grandfather's farm?
Which of the following best describes the interconnected reasons Willy feels compelled to save his grandfather's farm?
- His grandfather's illness prevents him from working, leading to unpaid taxes and the potential loss of the farm. (correct)
- He dislikes living there and wants to sell the farm.
- His grandfather wants to retire and travel the world.
- He wants to use the farm as collateral for a different investment.
Willy's strategy for saving the farm involves:
Willy's strategy for saving the farm involves:
- Entering a dogsled race to win the prize money. (correct)
- Securing a loan from the local bank using the farm as collateral.
- Selling a portion of the farmland to developers.
- Negotiating a payment plan with the tax authorities.
Compared to Stone Fox, Willy's primary motivation for competing in the race is:
Compared to Stone Fox, Willy's primary motivation for competing in the race is:
Which statement best summarizes Willy's level of commitment to saving the farm?
Which statement best summarizes Willy's level of commitment to saving the farm?
Willy's feelings towards his ill grandfather can be best described as:
Willy's feelings towards his ill grandfather can be best described as:
If Willy were to win the dogsled race, the most likely immediate outcome would be:
If Willy were to win the dogsled race, the most likely immediate outcome would be:
Willy's consistent practice on the dogsled race route exemplifies which central theme of the story?
Willy's consistent practice on the dogsled race route exemplifies which central theme of the story?
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Willy's Personality Traits
Willy's Personality Traits
Kind, determined, and sympathetic.
Why Willy Saves the Farm
Why Willy Saves the Farm
To pay off unpaid taxes and care for his sick grandpa.
Willy's Plan to Save the Farm
Willy's Plan to Save the Farm
He enters a dogsled race using his savings.
Willy vs. Stone Fox Motivation
Willy vs. Stone Fox Motivation
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Willy's Determination
Willy's Determination
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Willy's Feelings for Grandpa
Willy's Feelings for Grandpa
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Why Willy Helps Grandpa
Why Willy Helps Grandpa
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Winning the Race Outcome
Winning the Race Outcome
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Study Notes
- Willy's personality traits include being kind, determined, and sympathetic.
- The farm was in danger of being taken away due to unpaid taxes and his grandpa's illness.
- Willy attempted to save the farm by using his savings to enter a dogsled race.
- Willy differs from Stone Fox because he is determined to save the farm.
- Stone Fox is determined to buy back his land for his tribes.
- Willy cares deeply about his grandfather and the potato farm.
- He is determined to win the race because of the burden he feels for his grandpa.
- Willy cares so much about his grandfather and his farm that we know this because of the lengths that Willy is going to help his grandpa.
- Willy feels the need to help because his grandfather is unable to work or provide income.
- Willy knows about the large tax debt.
- He feels that he needs to support his grandfather to pay off the farm, so it doesn't close.
- The prize money from the race would pay the debts of his grandpa.
- One main theme is perseverance
- Willy shows perseverance by not giving up, even when the odds were against him.
- Willy practices the race route every day before the real dogsled race.
- Willy shows perseverance by not giving up on his goal to save his grandpa's farm.
- Willy displays determination by working on the farm alone.
- Willy goes through the race despite the weather.
- Willy is willing to risk his college savings.
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Description
This lesson analyzes Willy's character traits in Stone Fox, highlighting his kindness, determination, and sympathy. It explores his motivations for entering the dogsled race from the book Stone Fox, driven by his care for his grandfather and the farm. The overarching theme of perseverance is also discussed.
