Tuckets Travels Comprehension

What is the effect of the author's shift in nouns from mile to yard to step in the sentence above?

• It helps the reader understand how old Billy is.

• It signals that the author is about to flash back in time.

• It shows that the task of carrying Billy is getting harder.

• It provides an accurate measure of the distance Francis travels.

How are Little Arliss and the bear cub alike? 

• They are both screamers. 

• They are both frightened. 

• They both are in the water. 

• They both have hold of each other. 

2 How are Travis's and Mama's reactions to 

the scene at the spring hole similar? 

• They both go running for Papa.

• They both attack the mother bear. 

• They both feel they can do nothing 

  to help. 

• They both encourage Little Arliss to 

  attack the mother bear. 

What is the main theme of 'Tucket's Travels'?

• Adventure and survival

• Love and friendship

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

Who is the protagonist in 'Tucket's Travels'?

• Francis Tucket

• Billy the Kid

• Little Arliss

• Mama

What literary device is used when describing the landscape in 'Tucket's Travels'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

How does the author create suspense in 'Tucket's Travels'?

• By using cliffhangers

• By revealing the ending early

• By focusing on character development

• By using complex vocabulary

What is the significance of the compass in 'Tucket's Travels'?

• It symbolizes direction and hope

• It is a gift from a friend

• It is a magical object

• It is used to measure distance

Which character trait best describes Francis Tucket?

• Brave

• Timid

• Careless

• Indifferent

What is the setting of 'Tucket's Travels'?

• The American frontier

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• A futuristic world