HMH A Pioneer Sampler

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What motto did the Robertson family live by?

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Eat it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or go without.

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What did Pa commend Willy for after the rain scare?

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His farmer's eye for weather.

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What did Ma always say about doing things?

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A thing worth doing is worth doing well.

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In what year did the Robertson family live?

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1840.

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What weather sign did Pa mention for good haying?

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Cicadas singing loudly.

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Define 'farmer's eye for weather'.

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The ability to predict weather changes based on observations of nature.

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What does the motto 'A thing worth doing is worth doing well' imply?

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It suggests that if something is important enough to do, it should be done with care and effort.

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What is the significance of cicadas singing loudly in farming?

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It is a sign that the weather is suitable for haying.

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What does the phrase 'Eat it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or go without' encourage?

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It encourages resourcefulness and making the most of what you have.

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What does 'quick thinking' refer to?

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The ability to make fast and effective decisions in a situation.