White Water

What was the main reason Michael was excited to go into town with his grandmother?

• To buy oats for the mule

• To ride the bus

• To drink from the white water fountain

• To visit the market

Why did Michael and his grandmother have to get off the bus and re-enter through the back door?

• They forgot to pay the fare

• It was a rule for where they lived

• They wanted to sit in the back

• The bus was too crowded

What did Michael imagine the white water would taste like?

• Warm and rusty

• Sweet and sugary

• Pure and icy cold, like mountain water

• Bitter and sour

What was the reaction of the other boy when Michael waved at him on the bus?

• He ignored Michael

• He waved back

• He frowned

• He laughed

What did Michael's grandmother warn him about when he tried to approach the white water fountain?

• Not to run too fast

• Not to drink too much water

• Not to even think about doing that

• Not to talk to strangers

What did Michael discover about the water from the two fountains?

• The white water was colder

• The colored water was cleaner

• Both fountains had the same water

• The white water was sweeter

What did Michael realize after discovering the truth about the water fountains?

• He should never question rules

• He could do anything

• The signs were important

• The water was not important

What was Michael's plan to find out what the white water tasted like?

• Ask his grandmother to take him

• Sneak into town alone

• Wait until the fountains were empty

• Ask the bus driver for help

How did Michael feel when he finally tasted the white water?

• Disappointed

• Excited

• Relieved

• Confused

What did Michael's grandmother say when he was dreaming about the water fountain?

• "You better not be getting any water on that floor."

• "Wake up, boy."

• "Don't you even think about doing that."

• "Sounds like you were having a bad dream."