146 Questions
Who are the main characters in the story?
Jessie, Henry, Violet, and Benny
What do they find inside the boxcar?
They find it empty
Why do they decide to stay in the boxcar despite the rain?
It feels like a warm little house
What does Henry go to get while the rain stops?
Milk for Benny
What does Jessie do to help the three-legged dog?
She removes a thorn from its paw
What do the children decide to do with the dog?
Keep it as a surprise for Henry
What do they pick from nearby bushes for supper?
Blueberries
What does Jessie wish they had to serve the blueberries and milk?
Dishes
What is serving as a step for the boxcar?
A tree stump
Who is crying for milk while Henry is gone?
Benny
Who helps each other to open the heavy door of the boxcar?
Jessie and Henry
What do the children make do with for serving the blueberries and milk?
They make do with what they have
Who were the four children and what were they doing in front of the bakery?
The four children were Jessie, Benny, Henry, and Violet. They were standing in front of the bakery looking at the bakery's goods.
What did the little boy and the big girl think about the cakes and bread?
The little boy, Benny, thought the cake was good, while the big girl, Jessie, thought that bread was better for them.
How did the baker's wife feel about the children and how did she react to them?
The baker's wife did not like children, especially boys. She looked cross and did not smile at them, but she still sold them the bread.
What did Jessie notice inside the bakery, and what did she ask the baker's wife?
Jessie noticed the long red benches with flat red pillows under each window. She asked the baker's wife if they could stay there for the night.
Who are the main characters in the text?
Jessie, Henry, Violet, and Benny
What do the children ask the woman at the bakery?
If they can sleep at her bakery for the night in exchange for helping her with chores the next day
What is the woman's initial concern about Benny?
His age and the absence of his grandparents
Why do the children refuse to disclose where they came from before arriving at the bakery?
Because their parents are dead and they don't like their grandfather
What does the woman plan to do with Benny?
Send him to a Children's Home
What do Jessie and Henry decide to do when they overhear the conversation about Benny?
Run away with the children rather than let Benny be taken away
How do the children continue their journey?
Traveling during the night and resting during the day, in order to avoid being caught by the authorities
What challenges do the children encounter while carrying Benny?
Challenges carrying him and keeping him awake
Where do the children find a place to rest during the day?
In a haystack
Why do the children decide to rest during the day?
To avoid being caught by the authorities
What do the children carry with them on their journey?
Their belongings
What does the woman decide to do with the older children?
Keep them to help her with chores
What did Benny ask about the dump?
Benny asked if there would be any wheels on the dump.
What did Jessie say would be treasures for them on the dump?
Jessie said that old tin cans and dishes would be treasures for them on the dump.
How did Watch, the dog, look while walking with the children?
Watch looked very happy while walking with the children, despite having one paw tied up with Jessie's handkerchief.
Who brought the supplies for supper?
Henry
What was used as a tablecloth for supper?
laundry bag on pine needles
What did Violet use as a bandage for Watch's foot?
handkerchief
What did Jessie cut for everyone during supper?
bread and cheese
Why was Benny glad dogs didn't like cheese?
he was very hungry
What served as the bedroom in the boxcar?
one side of the boxcar
How did they wash themselves and their towels?
in the brook using a clothesline made from a string
What did Jessie use as a refrigerator?
rock with a hole
Where did Henry go to find work?
town
What did the children plan to start near the car?
exploration
What did Benny ask about, and what was Jessie's explanation?
Benny asked about a dump, and Jessie explained that it referred to a place with a lot of waste or discarded items, which they might look for treasures in
Who provided bread and water to Benny when he expressed his hunger and thirst?
Jessie
What did the children do to obtain water from the farmhouse without being seen?
They went to the farmhouse to pump water, making sure not to wake the animals or be seen.
How did Henry convince Benny to drink water from the pump?
Henry convinced him to drink directly from the pump, pretending to be a horse.
Who did the children hide from when they heard a horse and cart coming up the road?
the baker and his wife
Where did the children have a drink from along the road towards Silver City?
a drinking fountain
What did the children make beds of to sleep in the woods?
pine needles
What did Jessie fear when she woke up and saw dark clouds rolling in?
a storm
What did Jessie find in the woods as shelter from the approaching rain?
an old abandoned boxcar
Who led the children to the abandoned boxcar as shelter from the approaching rain?
Jessie
Where did the children spend the day sleeping before waking up when it was night?
in a haystack
What did the children do to avoid being seen while obtaining water from the farmhouse?
They made sure not to wake the animals or be seen.
What did the children use to make beds for sleeping in the woods?
pine needles
Who impressed Dr. Moore with his work and what did Dr. Moore give him as a reward?
Henry impressed Dr. Moore with his work and was rewarded with hammers and bent nails.
What did Henry find and repurpose into a ladle for their soup?
Henry found a tin cup and turned it into a ladle for their soup.
What did Henry mention building for Benny and what did he plan to use as wheels and cargo?
Henry mentioned building a cart for Benny, using wheels and stones or rocks as cargo.
What did the children plan to build, and why did they want to build it?
The children planned to build a swimming pool because they were tired of their current location and wanted to stay clean.
What did the children discover about the pool they built on Sunday morning?
They discovered that the pool was only about a foot deep.
What materials did the children use to build their fireplace?
The children used flat stones and big rocks to build the fireplace.
Describe the process of preparing the stew over the fireplace.
The children cut the meat into little pieces, filled the kettle with water from the fountain, and put the meat into it with a tin plate for a cover. Henry started the fire, and Jessie washed and cut the vegetables, which were added to the stew after the meat had cooked for a while. The stew began to smell good as the water boiled.
What did the children and Watch do while the stew was cooking?
The children sat around the fireplace, eating bread and milk, while Watch sat down and looked at the stew, sniffing hungrily and barking.
What did Henry advise about the stew, and what were the children doing to ensure its quality?
Henry advised to keep the stew boiling and not to leave it. The children made sure to keep the fire burning and Jessie occasionally stirred the stew with a big spoon.
Who won the free-for-all race and what was the prize?
Henry James won the free-for-all race and the prize was a silver cup and twenty-five dollars.
What did Henry do with the twenty-five-dollar prize?
Henry decided to give the twenty-five dollars to Jessie.
What did Dr. Moore do when he found Henry cutting the grass?
Dr. Moore laughed quietly to himself when he found Henry cutting the grass.
What did Henry buy for supper?
Henry bought fat brown potatoes for supper.
What did Jessie suggest Benny should learn?
Jessie suggested that Benny should learn to read.
What did Violet suggest they could make with the leftover papers?
Violet suggested that they could make a book with the leftover papers.
What did Jessie use to make words in the book?
Jessie used a burned stick from the fire to make words in the book.
What did the girls write in the book and who did they call?
The girls wrote 'SEE ME' in the book and called Benny.
What was Benny's reaction to learning to read?
Benny did not want to learn to read, but he liked to watch the girls make the book.
What was the initial reaction of the children when Henry told them about winning the race?
The children were so excited that they couldn't eat when Henry told them about winning the race and showed them the silver cup.
What did Benny ask Henry about their wealth?
Benny asked if they were rich now.
What did Jessie find in the bag after Henry's return?
Jessie found fat brown potatoes in the bag after Henry's return.
Who organized the Field Day event in the town of Silver City?
James Henry Alden and three other rich men
What was the prize for the winner of the free-for-all foot race?
Twenty-five dollars and a silver cup
What was Henry doing for Dr. Moore on Field Day?
Cutting the grass
Who invited Henry to watch the races on Field Day?
Dr. Moore
What was the doctor's reason for not being able to attend the races?
Unknown
Who sat beside Henry on the bleachers during the races?
A small boy
What race was announced while Henry was at the bleachers?
Free-for-all
What did Henry ask about the free-for-all race?
What is that?
What did the children use to construct the dam?
They used logs and stones to construct the dam, with the help of a cart.
How did the children solve the problem of water flowing around the ends of the logs?
They solved the problem by adding more logs and brush between them.
What did the children have for supper after the swim?
They had a meal of brown stew after the swim, using a tin can as a dinner bell.
What did the children discover during their walk in the woods?
During their walk in the woods, they discovered a hen's nest with five eggs and had eggs for supper.
What did Henry consider doing the next morning, and what was his concern?
Henry considered taking the siblings to pick cherries the next morning but worried about being seen by Grandfather.
Who worked together to build the dam?
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny worked together to build the dam.
What were the children's additional plans for the dam?
They decided the pool should be deeper for swimming and to hold the logs in place.
What did Jessie do while others worked on the dam?
Jessie washed stockings while others worked on the dam.
What did the children do to watch the pool fill up and create a waterfall?
Once the dam was completed, the children watched as the pool filled up and created a waterfall.
What did the children have for supper after finding the hen's nest?
During their walk in the woods, they discovered a hen's nest with five eggs and had eggs for supper.
What did the children use to help with the construction of the dam?
They used a cart to help with the construction of the dam.
What did the children face challenges with while laying logs across the brook?
The children faced challenges in laying logs across the brook, as water kept flowing around the ends.
What does James Alden offer to the family after learning about their living situation?
James Alden offers to let the family live with him in his house.
Who realizes that the man who gave him a prize at Field Day is Violet's visitor?
Henry realizes that the man who gave him a prize at Field Day is Violet's visitor.
What does Dr. Moore confirm about James Alden?
Dr. Moore confirms that James Alden is Henry's grandfather.
What does Violet ask to see after Alden visits her?
Violet asks to see Alden's garden after he visits her.
What does James Alden express when he sees the family's living situation?
James Alden expresses his surprise at the family's living situation.
Who is revealed to be the family's grandfather?
James Alden is revealed to be the family's grandfather.
What do the family and James Alden do together after the revelation?
They all go to see the family's boxcar home together and make plans to move in with their grandfather.
What does Alden bring to Violet when he visits her?
Alden brings flowers from his garden to Violet when he visits her.
What does James Alden offer to let the family do after learning about their situation?
James Alden offers to let the family live with him in his house after learning about their situation.
Who goes to find Dr. Moore to confirm James Alden's identity?
Henry goes to find Dr. Moore to confirm that James Alden is his grandfather.
What does Dr. Moore reveal about the family's living situation to James Alden?
Dr. Moore reveals that the family has been living in a boxcar in the woods to James Alden.
What was Violet's condition and how did Jessie and Henry respond to it?
Violet became very sick and started shaking uncontrollably. Jessie and Henry were worried and tried to keep her warm and moisten her head with cold water.
What was the initial concern about Violet's sickness and what solution did Henry propose?
The initial concern was that Violet might have a cold or fever. Henry proposed getting Dr. Moore to check on Violet and expressed concern about her condition.
What did Jessie and Henry do to take care of Violet when she fell sick?
They carefully put Violet to bed in the boxcar, surrounded her with pine needles, moistened a handkerchief with cold water for her head, and tried to keep her warm and comfortable.
What was Henry's reaction to Violet's illness, and what action did he take?
Henry was worried about Violet and decided to run to get Dr. Moore because he feared that Violet might be very sick.
Who accompanied Mr. Alden to their old home in the doctor's car?
The doctor took Mr. Alden and his grandchildren to their old home in his car.
What did the children find in their old home that made them reminisce?
The children excitedly explored their old home, finding familiar objects and reminiscing.
What did the children find in Dr. Moore's new house that surprised and delighted Henry?
They returned to the car and found Dr. Moore's beautiful new house. Henry was surprised and delighted by the house's appearance.
What request did the man make regarding the ownership of Watch?
A man came to the house, claiming ownership of Watch. The man explained that he had sold Watch to a lady, but she was willing to let the children keep him if they found her a replacement.
What did the children need to do in order to keep Watch?
The man agreed to let them keep Watch if they found him a new dog.
Who did the children and Mr. Alden set out to find in order to negotiate the exchange for Watch?
The children and Mr. Alden set out to find the lady and negotiate the exchange for Watch.
What was the outcome of the negotiation with the lady regarding Watch?
The lady was pleased to meet the children and allowed them to keep Watch.
What made the children happy as they left the man's place?
The children left, happy to have saved their beloved pet.
What intrigued Benny about his room in Dr. Moore's new house?
Benny was especially intrigued by his room's engine and trains.
How did Watch react to the man who claimed ownership of him?
The children were worried, but Watch did not growl or react negatively to the man.
What did the children find in their bedrooms at Dr. Moore's house that reflected their personalities?
The children were shown their bedrooms, with decorations that reflected their personalities.
What did the man agree to if the children found him a new dog?
The man agreed to let them keep Watch if they found him a new dog.
What does Dr. Moore decide to do with Violet instead of taking her to the hospital?
brings her to his house
Who comes to see Dr. Moore and makes an offer to leave Violet's side for five thousand dollars?
a man (children's grandfather)
Who reveals to the man that Dr. Moore is taking care of Violet and refuses to leave even for the money?
Benny
What is the name of the children's grandfather who expresses sadness over losing a grandchild?
Mr. Alden
What does Dr. Moore ask Mary to do for Mr. Alden?
cook for him
Who becomes fond of the children, especially Benny, and forms a bond with them over shared experiences and their love for Violet?
Mr. Alden
What do the children plan to reveal to Mr. Alden once the children grow to like him?
his true identity
What plans does Mr. Alden make with Benny to visit the farm?
to see the famous cucumber
Who struggles to remember where he's seen Mr. Alden before but grows to like him nonetheless?
Henry
What does Henry struggle to remember where he's seen Mr. Alden before but grows to like him nonetheless?
where he's seen Mr. Alden before
What does Mr. Alden make plans to visit the farm with Benny to see?
the famous cucumber
Who is revealed to be the children's grandfather and forms a connection with Benny?
the man (Mr. Alden)
What did Mr. Alden surprise the children with?
The old boxcar
What was Benny looking for inside the boxcar?
The bone he buried
Who provided bread and water to Benny when he expressed his hunger and thirst?
The kind doctor and sweet Mrs. Moore
What did the children find near the fountain in the garden?
The old boxcar
What did the children use as a dinner bell in the boxcar?
An old tin can
Where did the children stay until the surprise was ready?
At Dr. Moore's house
Who laughed and said the surprise was not very nice or pretty at all?
Mr. Alden, the grandfather
What did the children use to make a dinner bell?
An old tin can
Who did the children stay with while the surprise was being prepared?
Dr. Moore and his mother
What did the children find in place inside the old boxcar?
All the things from their previous adventures and the old dead stump to step on
Where did Mr. Alden take the children to unveil the surprise?
To a garden with a fountain in the middle and trees around it
What did the children have to go over to Dr. Moore's house for?
To stay until the surprise was ready
Study Notes
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The children, Benny, Henry, Jessie, and Violet, spent the day sleeping in a haystack and woke up when it was night.
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Benny expressed his hunger and thirst, and Jessie provided them with bread and water.
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The children were cautious about leaving the haystack to obtain water, as they didn't want to be seen.
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Once it was dark, they went to the farmhouse to pump water, making sure not to wake the animals or be seen.
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Benny wanted a cup to drink water, but Henry convinced him to drink directly from the pump, pretending to be a horse.
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The children heard a horse and cart coming up the road, and they hid behind bushes, narrowly avoiding being seen by the baker and his wife.
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The children walked along the road towards Silver City and had a drink from a drinking fountain.
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Henry found a side road that led to the woods, and they made beds of pine needles to sleep in.
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Jessie woke up in the morning and saw dark clouds rolling in, fearing a storm.
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She found an old abandoned boxcar in the woods and led the children to it as shelter from the approaching rain.
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The children were building a dam in a brook.
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They decided the pool should be deeper for swimming and to hold the logs in place.
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Jessie washed stockings while others worked on the dam.
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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny worked together to build the dam.
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They used logs and stones to construct the dam, with the help of a cart.
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The children faced challenges in laying logs across the brook, as water kept flowing around the ends.
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They solved the problem by adding more logs and brush between them.
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Once the dam was completed, the children watched as the pool filled up and created a waterfall.
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They had a meal of brown stew after the swim, using a tin can as a dinner bell.
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During their walk in the woods, they discovered a hen's nest with five eggs and had eggs for supper.
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Henry considered taking the siblings to pick cherries the next morning but worried about being seen by Grandfather.
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Henry runs to Dr. Moore's house upon hearing that Violet is sick.
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Dr. Moore invites Henry to get into his car without asking for directions and they head towards the woods.
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Henry is told to wait in the car while Dr. Moore goes to a boxcar alone.
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Dr. Moore returns with Violet and other family members.
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Dr. Moore decides not to take Violet to the hospital and instead brings her to his house.
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A man comes to see Dr. Moore while everyone is there, offering him five thousand dollars if he would leave Violet's side.
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Benny reveals to the man that Dr. Moore is taking care of Violet and refuses to leave even for the money.
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The man, who is revealed to be the children's grandfather, expresses his sadness over losing a grandchild and forms a connection with Benny.
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Dr. Moore invites the grandfather, Mr. Alden, to stay with them until the children grow to like him, at which point they will reveal his true identity.
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Dr. Moore asks Mary to cook for Mr. Alden, who is wealthy but kind to the children.
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Mr. Alden becomes fond of the children, especially Benny, and they form a bond over shared experiences and their love for Violet.
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Henry struggles to remember where he's seen Mr. Alden before but grows to like him nonetheless.
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Mr. Alden makes plans to visit the farm with Benny to see the famous cucumber.
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