Ruby Holler

Who wrote Ruby Holler?

• Gordon Korman

• Sharon Creech

• Andrew Clements

• E.B. White

Which birds appear in the story? Check all that apply.

• A magical silver gray bird, which Dallas sees in the beginning of the story

• A golden talking bird, which Florida dreams about near the end of the story

• The red-tailed rocking bird, which Sairy wants to find in Kangadoon

• Carved robins and other wooden birds which the old couple sell along with carved boats and other items

• A big blue jay and a snowy white owl

A "holler" is a southern term for ravine or valley. But why is the location of this story called Ruby Holler?

• Because in the fall, the maple leaves turn red and it looks like there are millions of rubies all around.

• Because in the winter the maple trees shine with icy, diamond-like crystals

• Because in the summer, the maple tress glisten like the glimmering emeralds of Oz

• Because you can buy fake jewels at the discount store there for just $1.99

• Because it contains leafy trees and curly-headed bat carvings

This is an uplifting story but a number of sad things happen along the way. What happened? Check all that apply.

• Due to the Trepids' incompetence, Joey dies of a fever while asking "Who am I?"

• The Trepids falsify documents and prevent others from adopting the twins, thinking they might keep them for themselves

• Tiller has a heart attack and almost drowns along with Florida

• Two nasty teenagers conspire to steal Dallas and Sairy's equipment after Dallas' nasty fall

• Mr. Trepid tries to steal from the old couple by paying Z to draw a treasure map of Ruby Holler

Before Dallas and Florida went to Ruby Holler, Mr. Trepid told them to

• change their socks and shoes

• brush their teeth and comb their hair.

• go upstairs and take a long nap.

• take off their punishment shirts.

Who is the author of 'Ruby Holler'?

• Gordon Korman

• Sharon Creech

• Andrew Clements

• E.B. White

What is a 'holler' in the context of the book 'Ruby Holler'?

• A type of bird

• A southern term for ravine or valley

• A type of tree

• A type of jewel

Which character dreams about a golden talking bird in 'Ruby Holler'?

• Dallas

• Florida

• Sairy

• Tiller

What do the old couple sell along with carved boats in 'Ruby Holler'?

• Paintings

• Carved robins and other wooden birds

• Handmade jewelry

• Pottery

Why is the location called Ruby Holler?

• Because of the red maple leaves in fall

• Because of the icy crystals in winter

• Because of the emerald-like trees in summer

• Because of the discount store jewels