Stuart Little Chapter 1 Quiz

Study Notes

Stuart's Arrival in Ames' Crossing

Stuart arrives in a picturesque town with white houses, elm trees, and a stream flowing under a bridge.
He is immediately drawn to the town's charm and beauty, finding it the most peaceful and beautiful place he's encountered during his travels.
Stuart is searching for a bird named Margalo, driven by a deep internal need to find her.

Stuart's Encounter with the Storekeeper

The storekeeper offers Stuart a variety of beverages, including sarsaparilla, root beer, birch beer, and more.
Stuart enjoys the refreshing sarsaparilla, taking his time to savor it.
Stuart mentions he is searching for Margalo, describing her as a strikingly beautiful bird from a place with thistles.
The storekeeper suggests Stuart meet Harriet Ames, a girl who is close to Stuart's height.

Harriet Ames

Harriet Ames is described as a well-dressed and pretty young girl.
She is considered one of the best-dressed girls in town, with all her clothes tailored specifically for her.
Her family, the Ameses, are prominent in the town, with a history dating back to the Revolutionary War.
They live in a large house with many servants.

Stuart's Decision and Evening

Stuart, despite the storekeeper's recommendation, decides to focus on finding Margalo, describing himself as a wanderer.
He spends the evening by the stream, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
He sleeps under the starry sky, lulled by the sound of the stream.

Stuart's Encounter with Harriet

The following morning, Stuart sees a girl about two inches tall enter the post office.
He recognizes her as Harriet, confirming the storekeeper's description of her height and appearance.
He watches her from hiding, marveling at her beauty and her similarity in size to him.
He is excited by the prospect of interacting with her, but remains hidden behind the inkwell.

Stuart's Arrival in Ames' Crossing

Stuart discovers a charming town with white houses, elm trees, wide front yards, and a stream flowing under a bridge.
He finds the town peaceful and beautiful, considering it a place to spend the rest of his life, but he is torn between love for the town and his search for Margalo.
Stuart meets the storekeeper, who reveals the town offers various sodas, including sarsaparilla, root beer, and birch beer.
Stuart enjoys a refreshing drink of sarsaparilla and shares his quest to find Margalo, a beautiful bird from a place with thistles.

Harriet Ames

The storekeeper introduces Stuart to Harriet Ames, a girl considered one of the best-dressed girls in town with tailored clothes.
Harriet comes from a prominent family, the Ameses, known for their wealth and historical ties to the town.
The storekeeper suggests Harriet would be interested in meeting Stuart, considering their similar height.
Stuart initially declines the introduction, emphasizing his nomadic lifestyle, but later finds himself drawn back to the town by its charm and the thought of Harriet.

The Meeting at the Post Office

Stuart spends the day by the stream, swimming and reflecting on his encounter with Harriet.
He finds his car hidden under a skunk cabbage leaf and walks to the post office, where he encounters a girl who startles him.
The girl, Harriet Ames, is about two inches high, sporting sports clothes and a flower stamen in her hair.
Stuart observes Harriet from the cover of the inkwell, noticing her beauty and her height, which is similar to his own.
He finds her captivating but stays concealed, overwhelmed by the prospect of talking to her.

Description

Test your knowledge on the first chapter of 'Stuart Little', where Stuart arrives in the charming town of Ames' Crossing. Discover the characters he meets, including the storekeeper and Harriet Ames, as he seeks the beautiful bird named Margalo. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the events and settings presented in this delightful story.