Belle Prater's Boy - Ch 7 - 9

At the beginning of chapter 7, Woodrow talks about playing a word game with his Aunt Millie. What appliance did they use to "play this game?"

• A Toaster

• The Washing Machine

• An Electric Fan

• The Refrigerator

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While they are in the treehouse, Woodrow and Gypsy hear someone singing. Who is singing?

• Granny

• Dawg

• Aunt Belle

• Blind Benny

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According to Woodrow's story, why did Mama feel like she was "in a straitjacket?"

• She felt like she was being squeezed to death, or like she couldn't move or breathe.

• She felt like she was getting a hug from Woodrow all day long.

• It reminded her of the time she was in prison.

• Woodrow never said she felt like she was in a straitjacket.

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Who did Gypsy run into when she was trying to sneak back in the house?

• Aunt Belle

• Granny

• Porter

• Her Mom, Love

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Did Gypsy have the nightmare (see the ugly thing) at the end of chapter 7 (after sneaking out to the treehouse with Woodrow)?

• Yes, she did see the ugly thing.

• No, she did not see the ugly thing.

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Why was Gypsy happy that she and Woodrow got put in Miss Hart's room?

• She knew Miss Hart was the fun teacher.

• She and Woodrow both wanted to learn, and Gypsy knew Miss Hart's class was the place that would happen.

• She knew Miss Hart was an easy teacher.

• She knew Miss Hart had information about Aunt Belle's disappearance.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

List 3 things that stood out from Woodrow's first day of school. (Answer does not have to be in complete sentences.)

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Gypsy tells Woodrow that he's a "natural born teacher," but what does Woodrow say he wants to be when he grows up?

• He wants to make movies (picture shows).

• He wants to be a traveling story teller.

• He wants to be an author of kids books.

• He wants to be a coal miner, like his dad.

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Why did Gypsy think her cousin was "more popular than the country singer Little Jimmy Dickens?"

• Kids from school were visiting granny and grandpa's house to visit Woodrow every evening.

• The phone was ringing off the cradle for Woodrow, and it didn't slow down for as long as he lived there.

• Miss Hart told Gypsy he was.

• The country singer Little Jimmy Dickens came to visit Woodrow because he heard about his mother missing.

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Where did Woodrow find a pink rubber ring?

• In the treehouse

• In his pocket

• Under the couch

• In a Cracker Jack box

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