Uncle Septimus's Beard

Uncle Septimus's beard is so thick and long that

• it get caught in machines.

• it tickles other people.

• food gets caught in it.

• he trips over it.

One exaggeration that makes this story a tall tale is that Uncle Septimus

• falls asleep beneath the pecan tree.

• has eyes that sparkle with humor.

• shakes crumbs out of his beard.

• uses his beard to catch fish.

Which detail best helps you visualize how Uncle Septimus looks when hunting on winter mornings?

• He sits at a deer stand early in the morning.

• He has to be careful to leave his hands free.

• His beard looks like a large snake attacking him.

• He tries to avoid getting tangled in the branches.

Whenever she needs to, Aunt Rachel uses the windlass to

• wind Uncle Septimus back home.

• protect the chicken coop.

• go fishing in the creek.

• sweek the floors

What is Uncle Septimus doing when the tornado appears?

• fishing in the creek

• plowing the back field

• calling his family to supper

• collecting eggs in the chicken coop

Why does Spanish moss comfort Aunt Rachel?

• She planted it all around her house.

• It reminds her of Uncle Septimus's beard.

• She thinks it looks nice in oak trees.

• It is Uncle Septimus's favorite plant.

What does imposing mean?

• familiar

• ancient

• grand

• secret

What is an inspiration?

• a person who helps others

• something that makes you happy

• a person who teaches you

• something that motivates you

An incident in a single

• event

• person

• memory

• discussion

To assert means to

• put into words forcefully

• pass along stories quickly

• compliment someone often

• explain something completely