Stone Fox: Chapter 7

Why did Little Willy go to see Doc Smith on Friday night before the race?

• He was nervous, and he wanted to talk to her about the race.

• Searchlight hurt her paw, and he needed Doc Smith to look at it.

• Grandfather had ran out of medicine.

After Doc Smith told Little Willy she was going to be rooting for him to win the race, the author said, "Little Willy beamed." What do you think that means?

Which of the following events happened BEFORE Stone Fox hit Little Willy in the face? CHOOSE THREE.

• Little Willy entered the barn where the five Samoyeds were.

• Little Willy told Stone Fox he was going to beat him in the race.

• Little Willy heard dogs barking. It was coming from an old deserted barn.

• Little Willy held out his hand to pet the Samoyeds.

Which word on page 61 means WITHOUT ANY MOTION?

Make sure you spell it correctly with no capitals...all lowercase.

Which of the following events happened AFTER Stone Fox hit Littly Willy in the face? CHOOSE TWO.

• Little Willy went to Lester's general store to get grandfather's medicine.

• Little Willy told Stone Fox he was sorry that they both couldn't win.

• Little Willy couldn't sleep, and neither could Searchlight.

• Little Willy ate a piece of Doc Smith's cinnamon cake.

Lester smiled. "I admire you, Willy. You got a heap of courage going up against the likes of Stone Fox. You know he's never lost, don't you?"

Which word from the sentences is a SYNONYM for the word BRAVERY?

Make sure you spell it correctly with no capitals...all lowercase.

"Not so good. But after I win the race tomorrow, he'll get better. Doc Smith thinks so too."

Which word from the sentences is an ANTONYM for the word WORSE?

Make sure to spell it correctly with no capitals...all lowercase.

CAUSE: Doc Smith told Little Willy that she thought he was a darn fool for using his college money to enter the dog sled race.

Choose the EFFECT.

• Little Willy went to Doc Smith's house to get grandfather's medicine.

• Little Willy beamed. He tried to speak, but he couldn't find the words.

• Little Willy sang at the top of his lungs.

• Little Willy's eyes looked to the floor.

EFFECT: Little Willy opened the barn door and peeked in.

Choose the CAUSE.

• Little Willy tried to pet the Samoyeds

• It was dark inside, so it took his a while to adjust.

• He had heard dogs barking. It was coming from inside the barn.

• He took off, and Lester yelled, "Good luck, son!"

What is your opinion about Stone Fox hitting Little Willy in the face?

Do you think that's ok? Should he have done that?