The Boxcar Children Multiple Choice Questions

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What did Benny ask about the dump?

If there will be any treasure on the dump

If there will be any cups and plates on the dump

If there will be any wheels on the dump (correct)

If there will be any old dishes on the dump

What was Watch doing as they walked through the woods?

Tied up with Jessie's handkerchief

Looking for treasures in the woods

Holding a paw off the ground

Hopping along on three legs (correct)

What did Benny like to drink milk out of?

A cup (correct)

A tin can

A plate

A bottle

What did the little boy and the big girl want from the bakery?

Bread Signup and view all the answers

Why did the baker’s wife look cross when the children asked for bread?

She didn't like children Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet prefer to eat?

Bread Signup and view all the answers

What did the children hope for when they entered the bakery?

To find a place to stay for the night Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie and Henry use as a step to open the door of the boxcar?

The stump of a big tree Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to roll back the heavy door of the boxcar?

The old dead stump Signup and view all the answers

What did the children hear on top of the boxcar during the heavy rain?

Rain falling Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet suggest they could do in the brook?

Wash Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny fear about staying in the boxcar?

The engine would come and take them away Signup and view all the answers

What made Henry confident that the engine would not take the boxcar away?

'Grass and bushes are growing all over the track' Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie see in the woods that excited Benny?

Blueberries Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie find stuck in the dog's paw?

A thorn Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet use to help with the dog's injured paw?

Her wet handkerchief Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny suggest they could have for supper after finding blueberries?

'Blueberries and milk' Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie wish they had while picking blueberries?

'Dishes' Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry bring when he came to meet the children?

Four bottles of milk, a loaf of brown bread, and some fine yellow cheese Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as a tablecloth for supper?

Pine needles Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie use to dry the towels after washing them?

A clothesline made from a string Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to wash themselves near the brook?

Cold water and soap Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie suggest using to carry water from the fountain to the boxcar?

Two bottles that originally contained milk Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry propose to do with the leftover milk after supper?

Save it for breakfast Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie suggest doing after finding pine needles?

Make beds in the boxcar Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie call one end of the boxcar after making beds there?

The bedroom Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie use to tie one end of the string for drying towels?

A tree Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny ask his sister after Henry left to find work?

What are we going to do now, Jessie? Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie suggest doing after Henry left to find work?

Go exploring and look for treasures Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as beds in the woods?

Pine needles Signup and view all the answers

Who provided bread and water to Benny when he expressed his hunger and thirst?

Jessie Signup and view all the answers

Why were the children cautious about leaving the haystack to obtain water?

They didn't want to be seen Signup and view all the answers

How did Henry convince Benny to drink water from the pump?

By pretending to be a horse Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as shelter from the approaching rain?

An old abandoned boxcar in the woods Signup and view all the answers

What did the children hear coming up the road before hiding behind bushes?

A motorbike Signup and view all the answers

What do the children offer in exchange for sleeping at the woman's bakery?

Helping her with chores the next day Signup and view all the answers

Why does the woman express concern about Benny?

His age and the absence of his grandparents Signup and view all the answers

Why do the children refuse to disclose where they came from before arriving at the bakery?

Their parents are dead and they don't like their grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What does the woman plan to do with Benny?

Send him to a Children's Home Signup and view all the answers

Why do Jessie and Henry decide to run away with the children?

To prevent Benny from being taken away Signup and view all the answers

What challenges do the children encounter while carrying Benny?

Keeping him awake and carrying him Signup and view all the answers

How do the children plan their travel to avoid being caught by authorities?

Travel during the night and rest during the day Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie, Henry, Violet, and Benny ask from the woman?

If they can sleep at her bakery for the night in exchange for helping her with chores the next day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason given by the children for not disclosing their past?

Their parents are dead and they don't like their grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to cook their meal in the woods?

A fireplace made of flat stones Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie use to hang the big kettle over the fireplace?

Heavy wire found in the dump Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry use to start the fire under the kettle?

Dry leaves and twigs Signup and view all the answers

What did Watch do while the stew was cooking?

Sat down and looked at it, sniffed hungrily, and barked Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to construct the dam in the brook?

Logs and stones Signup and view all the answers

What problem did the children face while laying logs across the brook?

Water kept flowing around the ends Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as a dinner bell after swimming in the pool?

A tin can Signup and view all the answers

What did the children discover during their walk in the woods?

A hen's nest with five eggs Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry consider doing with the siblings the next morning?

Taking them to pick cherries Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as a tablecloth for supper?

An old blanket Signup and view all the answers

What did the children receive after work in the cherry orchard?

Four dollars and cherries Signup and view all the answers

Who recognizes the children as J. H. Alden's grandchildren?

Dr. Moore Signup and view all the answers

Where does James Henry Alden hold an annual Field Day?

Silver City Signup and view all the answers

Who is taken to the Field Day by Dr. Moore to report on the races?

Henry Signup and view all the answers

What is the main event of the annual Field Day in Silver City?

Free-for-all footrace Signup and view all the answers

Who joins Benny, Jessie, and Violet at the cherry orchard?

The doctor, cook, and other workers Signup and view all the answers

What do Dr. Moore and Mrs. Moore discover about the children during a meal?

They have no parents Signup and view all the answers

What do Benny, Jessie, and Violet receive after work in addition to money?

All the cherries they can carry Signup and view all the answers

Who decides not to reveal that the children are J. H. Alden's grandchildren?

Dr. Moore Signup and view all the answers

What do Benny, Jessie, and Violet enjoy for dinner with Dr. Moore and Mrs. Moore?

Cherry dumplings Signup and view all the answers

What do Benny, Jessie, and Violet use as currency in exchange for their stay at a woman's bakery?

Four dollars and cherries Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Moore give to Henry as a reward for his impressive work in the garage?

Hammers and bent nails Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry suggest using to build a cart for Benny?

Wheels and stones Signup and view all the answers

What did the children plan to build, feeling tired of their current location?

A swimming pool Signup and view all the answers

What did the children discover about the pool they built across the brook?

It was too shallow Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry find and repurpose into a ladle for their soup?

A tin cup Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet give Henry, along with a warning not to get on fire?

A pitcher and teapot filled with water for putting out fires Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry do in the garage as part of his work for Dr. Moore?

Sorted tools and nails, and washed the floor Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry mention building for Benny, using certain items?

A cart using wheels and stones as cargo Signup and view all the answers

What did the children plan to construct due to their dissatisfaction with their current surroundings?

A swimming pool to stay clean Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered about the depth of the pool built by the children across the brook?

It was only about a foot deep. Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry repurpose into a ladle for their soup?

A tin cup Signup and view all the answers

What was the prize for winning the race?

A silver cup Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry give as his name when asked by Mr. Alden?

Henry James Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet suggest making using burned sticks and paper?

A book Signup and view all the answers

Who was interested in watching the girls make the book and eventually learned to distinguish 'see' and 'me'?

Benny Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry express interest in joining?

The race Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry reveal about his training for the race?

He hasn't been trained and thinks he won't win, but he loves to run and finds it fun. Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry do during the race?

Began slowly but then decided to try running as fast as he can. Signup and view all the answers

Who carried Henry to Mr. Alden for the prize after he won the race?

The crowd Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry not reveal when he told Dr. Moore about the race?

That he was the winner of the race. Signup and view all the answers

What was the prize for winning the race?

A silver cup Signup and view all the answers

How did Henry feel about receiving attention after winning the race?

Unfamiliar Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet suggest making using burned sticks and paper?

A book Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny eventually learn to distinguish in the book made by the girls?

'See' and 'me' Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry reveal about his running ability before the race?

He hasn't been trained Signup and view all the answers

Who carried Henry to Mr. Alden for the prize after he won the race?

The crowd Signup and view all the answers

What was Henry's initial strategy at the beginning of the race?

To run slowly and easily Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry decide to do during the race?

To try running as fast as he can Signup and view all the answers

What name did Henry give when asked after winning the race?

'Henry James' Signup and view all the answers

Who did Henry tell about winning the race without revealing that he was the winner?

Dr. Moore Signup and view all the answers

What were the children excited about after dinner?

The prize and silver cup Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry turn into a ladle for their soup?

A tin cup Signup and view all the answers

What did the children plan to build, as they were tired of their current location?

A swimming pool Signup and view all the answers

What did the children discover about the pool they built across the brook?

It was only about a foot deep Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry mention building for Benny, using wheels and stones or rocks as cargo?

A cart Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to build a dam across the brook?

Logs and rocks Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Moore give to Henry as a reward for his impressive work in the garage?

Hammers and bent nails Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet show Henry for putting out fires?

A pitcher and teapot filled with water Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry label boxes with while cleaning up the garage?

"TOOLS" and "NAILS" Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as beds in the woods?

Pine needles and blankets Signup and view all the answers

What did the children find stuck in the dog's paw?

A thorn Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry bring when he came to meet the children?

A guitar Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Moore decide to do instead of taking Violet to the hospital?

Take her to his house Signup and view all the answers

Who offered Dr. Moore five thousand dollars to leave Violet's side?

A man who is revealed to be the children's grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Alden express sadness over losing?

A grandchild Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Moore ask Mary to do for Mr. Alden?

Cook for him Signup and view all the answers

What plans did Mr. Alden make with Benny?

To visit the farm and see the famous cucumber Signup and view all the answers

Who revealed that Dr. Moore was taking care of Violet and refused to leave even for money?

Benny Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry find and repurpose into a ladle for their soup?

A tin cup Signup and view all the answers

What did the children plan to build, feeling tired of their current location?

A swimming pool Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet show Henry for putting out fires?

A pitcher and teapot filled with water Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Henry mention for building a cart for Benny?

Using wheels and stones or rocks as cargo Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Moore give Henry as a reward for his impressive work in the garage?

Hammers and bent nails Signup and view all the answers

What did the children discover about the pool they built across the brook?

It was only about a foot deep Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as a dinner bell after swimming in the pool?

A large shell Signup and view all the answers

What was the prize for winning the race?

A blue ribbon Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny like to drink milk out of?

A pink cup Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry repurpose into a ladle for their soup?

A piece of bark Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet show Henry for putting out fires?

A bucket of sand Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie use to hang the big kettle over the fireplace?

A rope made of vines Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to roll back the heavy door of the boxcar?

An old tire rim Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use as beds in the woods?

Piles of leaves and grass Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie suggest doing after finding pine needles?

Building a shelter with them Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry consider doing with the siblings the next morning?

Collecting firewood from the woods Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie use to cool Violet's hot head?

A wet handkerchief in cold brook water Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry consider doing when he thought Violet was very sick?

Running to get Dr. Moore Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie and Henry use to try to warm up Violet when she was shaking?

Pine needles and blankets Signup and view all the answers

What made Henry run even faster than he had in the race?

He was worried about Violet's condition Signup and view all the answers

What did the man claim ownership of at Dr. Moore's house?

A dog Signup and view all the answers

What did the man explain about Watch's ownership?

He had sold Watch to a lady Signup and view all the answers

What did the lady request in exchange for letting the children keep Watch?

A new dog Signup and view all the answers

What was Benny especially intrigued by in his room at Dr. Moore's house?

Engine and trains Signup and view all the answers

What did the children negotiate with the lady in exchange for keeping Watch?

A new dog Signup and view all the answers

Who was willing to let the children keep Watch if they found her a replacement?

The lady who originally bought Watch Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry express upon seeing Dr. Moore's beautiful new house?

Surprise and delight Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Alden and the children travel to their old home?

By car Signup and view all the answers

Where did the children explore upon returning to their old home?

Their old home Signup and view all the answers

What did many people feel upon seeing Mr. Alden and his grandchildren arrive at their old home?

Glad to see the children had found a kind grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. Moore's house like? - Select the most accurate description.

Huge and luxurious Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Moore confirm about James Alden?

He is Henry's grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What does James Alden offer to the family after learning about their living situation?

To let them live with him in his house Signup and view all the answers

Who realizes that the man who gave him a prize at Field Day and Violet's visitor are the same person?

Henry Signup and view all the answers

What does James Alden express upon learning about the family's living situation?

'I'm surprised.' Signup and view all the answers

Where does James Alden invite the family to live with him?

'In my old barn' Signup and view all the answers

What does Violet ask to see after Alden tells her about his garden?

'His vintage car collection' Signup and view all the answers

What did the man who claimed ownership of Watch explain to the children?

He had bought Watch from a lady and was willing to let the children keep him if they found her a replacement. Signup and view all the answers

What was Benny especially intrigued by in his room at Dr. Moore's house?

The room's engine and trains. Signup and view all the answers

What did the children do after the man claimed ownership of Watch?

They set out to find the lady and negotiate the exchange. Signup and view all the answers

What did the lady agree to after meeting the children?

She allowed them to keep Watch. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Alden's reaction upon seeing Dr. Moore's beautiful new house?

He was surprised and delighted by its appearance. Signup and view all the answers

How did many people react as Mr. Alden and his grandchildren arrived at their old home?

Many people watched them, glad to see the children had found a kind grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion did the children experience while exploring their old home?

They felt nostalgic and happy to be back. Signup and view all the answers

Who realizes that the man who gave him a prize at Field Day and the man who is Violet's visitor are the same person?

Henry Signup and view all the answers

Who confirms that James Alden is Henry's grandfather and reveals that the family has been living in a boxcar in the woods?

Dr. Moore Signup and view all the answers

Who expresses surprise at the family's living situation and offers to let them live with him in his house?

James Alden Signup and view all the answers

Who learns that James Alden is their grandfather and gets well after his visit?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

What does Henry go to find Dr. Moore to confirm about James Alden?

That he is Henry's grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What does James Alden bring when he visits Violet?

Cookies Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny express a wish for, which led to Mr. Alden's surprise for the children?

His old cracked pink cup Signup and view all the answers

What did the children use to construct a dinner bell in the boxcar?

An old tin can Signup and view all the answers

What did Watch do when he entered the old boxcar with the children?

Rolled on the floor and barked Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie express a desire to do, which made her miss the old days in the boxcar?

Cook something in the dear old kettle in the woods Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Alden bring as a surprise for the children?

The old boxcar Signup and view all the answers

What did Benny wish to drink his milk out of, which prompted Mr. Alden's surprise?

His dear old pink cup Signup and view all the answers

What did Jessie wish for that prompted her grandfather's consideration of a surprise?

To cook something in the dear old kettle in the woods Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Alden's response when Benny expressed his wish for his dear old pink cup?

He arranged a surprise for the children. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mr. Alden take the children to reveal his surprise?

To Dr. Moore's garden with a fountain and trees around it. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Moore express upon seeing how happy the children were with Mr. Alden's surprise?

She liked to see them so happy. Signup and view all the answers

Who was really waited on by a maid at dinner due to Mr. Alden's surprise?

Watch, who had a chair at the table beside Jessie. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jessie, Henry, Violet, and Benny ask a woman if they can sleep at her bakery for the night in exchange for helping her with chores the next day.
The woman agrees, but expresses concern about Benny's age and the absence of his grandparents.
The children reveal their parents are dead and they don't like their grandfather. They refuse to disclose where they came from before arriving at the bakery.
The woman decides to keep the older children to help her, but plans to send Benny to a Children's Home.
Jessie and Henry overhear this conversation and decide to run away with the children rather than let Benny be taken away.
The children sneak out of the bakery in the night and start their journey down the road, carrying their belongings.
They encounter challenges carrying Benny and keeping him awake, but eventually find a place to rest in a haystack during the day.
The children continue their journey, traveling during the night and resting during the day, in order to avoid being caught by the authorities.
The children were building a dam in a brook.
They decided the pool should be deeper for swimming and to hold the logs in place.
Jessie washed stockings while others worked on the dam.
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny worked together to build the dam.
They used logs and stones to construct the dam, with the help of a cart.
The children faced challenges in laying logs across the brook, as water kept flowing around the ends.
They solved the problem by adding more logs and brush between them.
Once the dam was completed, the children watched as the pool filled up and created a waterfall.
They had a meal of brown stew after the swim, using a tin can as a dinner bell.
During their walk in the woods, they discovered a hen's nest with five eggs and had eggs for supper.
Henry considered taking the siblings to pick cherries the next morning but worried about being seen by Grandfather.
Violet gives Henry some salt and warns him not to get on fire. She also shows him a pitcher and teapot filled with water for putting out fires.
Henry goes to work for Dr. Moore, who asks him to clean up the garage.
Henry labels boxes with "TOOLS" and "NAILS," sorts tools and nails, and washes the floor.
Dr. Moore is impressed with Henry's work and gives him hammers and bent nails.
Henry finds a tin cup and turns it into a ladle for their soup. The children enjoy a hearty meal and discuss their plans for the day.
Henry mentions building a cart for Benny, using his wheels and stones or rocks as cargo.
The children plan to build a swimming pool, as they are tired of their current location and want to stay clean.
They wake up late on Sunday morning, work on the pool by building a dam across the brook, and discover the pool is only about a foot deep.
Violet gives Henry some salt and warns him not to get on fire. She also shows him a pitcher and teapot filled with water for putting out fires.
Henry goes to work for Dr. Moore, who asks him to clean up the garage.
Henry labels boxes with "TOOLS" and "NAILS," sorts tools and nails, and washes the floor.
Dr. Moore is impressed with Henry's work and gives him hammers and bent nails.
Henry finds a tin cup and turns it into a ladle for their soup. The children enjoy a hearty meal and discuss their plans for the day.
Henry mentions building a cart for Benny, using his wheels and stones or rocks as cargo.
The children plan to build a swimming pool, as they are tired of their current location and want to stay clean.
They wake up late on Sunday morning, work on the pool by building a dam across the brook, and discover the pool is only about a foot deep.
Alden visits Violet in her room, bringing flowers from his garden. He tells her about his garden and she asks to see it.
Henry realizes that the man who gave him a prize at Field Day and the man who is Violet's visitor are the same person.
Henry goes to find Dr. Moore to confirm that James Alden is his grandfather.
Dr. Moore confirms that James Alden is Henry's grandfather and reveals that the family has been living in a boxcar in the woods.
The family explains to James Alden that they have been living in a boxcar and shows him their makeshift home.
James Alden expresses his surprise at their living situation and offers to let them live with him in his house.
The family, who have been calling James Alden "Mr. Henry," learns that he is their grandfather and Violet gets well. They all go to see the family's boxcar home together and make plans to move in with their grandfather.

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