Understanding Butter and Ada's Journey

The narrator struggles with a pony named Butter who refuses to run, hindering their ability to jump. Despite efforts to bond with Butter, the narrator seeks help from Mr. Grimes, who reveals that Butter's hooves are overgrown, causing discomfort. Mr. Grimes trims the hooves and teaches the narrator about pony care. On the way back, the narrator gets lost but discovers the ocean. Upon returning, a confrontation with Miss Smith leads to a resolution of misunderstandings about Butter's care.

What was Ada's main issue with her pony, Butter?

• Butter was too aggressive.

• Butter refused to run.

• Butter was too small.

• Butter was too fast.

Why did Ada decide to visit Mr. Grimes?

• To sell Butter.

• To learn how to jump with Butter.

• To seek help with Butter's reluctance to run.

• To buy a new saddle.

What did Mr. Grimes discover about Butter's hooves?

• They were too small for his size.

• They were overgrown and causing discomfort.

• They were infected.

• They were perfectly trimmed.

What did Ada learn from Mr. Grimes during her visit?

• How to clean and oil the saddle and bridle.

• How to trim hooves.

• How to ride faster.

• How to jump with Butter.

What new experience did Ada have while she was lost?

• She found a new friend.

• She saw the ocean for the first time.

• She discovered a hidden forest.

• She saw a new village.

How did Miss Smith react when Ada returned home?

• She was angry.

• She was indifferent.

• She was relieved and worried.

• She was unaware of Ada's absence.

What was Ada's reaction to seeing the ocean?

• She felt lost and shivery.

• She was unimpressed.

• She was indifferent.

• She was scared.

What did Ada confront Miss Smith about?

• Miss Smith's neglect of Butter's care.

• Miss Smith's house rules.

• Miss Smith's cooking.

• Miss Smith's teaching methods.

What did Miss Smith learn from Ada about pony care?

• Ponies are easy to maintain.

• Ponies should not be ridden.

• Ponies need regular hoof trimming and care.

• Ponies only need grass to survive.

How did Ada feel about her independence after the events?

• She felt more dependent on others.

• She felt she could take care of herself and Jamie.

• She felt overwhelmed.

• She felt indifferent.