The Moffats

Why did Mr. Brooney's horse stop between Mrs. Squire's house and the yellow house?

• To wait for Jane

• To flick his long tail and rid himself of a pesky fly

• To dance

• To eat some grass

What did Jane imagine the horse could be?

• A car

• A bridge she could walk under

• A boat

• A train

What did Jane feel after walking under the horse?

• Confusion

• Fear

• Satisfaction and elation

• Disappointment

What was Mama's reaction when she saw Jane walking under the horse?

• She was indifferent.

• She was amused.

• She was speechless with amazement.

• She was angry.

What did Mama warn Jane about regarding walking under horses?

• That it was good luck.

• That the horses might kick or start walking.

• That Jane should do it more often.

• That it was a fun game to play.

Why did Jane walk under the horse?

• Because she was dared to do it.

• Because she felt she had to do it just that once.

• Because she didn't see the horse.

• Because she was following someone's example.

Who did not see Jane walking under the horse?

• Mama.

• Joe and Rufus.

• Sylvie.

• The narrator.

Which phrase describes Mr. Brooney’s horse?

• small but dangerous

• useful but unpredictable

• elegant and calm

• heavy and slow

In paragraph 1, which phrase helps the reader understand the horse’s character?

• "flicked his long tail"

• "wriggled an ear"

• "planted it firmly on the ground"

• "stood there dreamily"

Why does Mr. Brooney's horse wriggle his ears?

• He hears Sylvie sing a high note.

• He is bothered by a pesky fly.

• He is impatient waiting for Mr. Brooney.

• He is listening to Jane talking to him.