Alligator Capture and Community Lessons

In Pecan Island, Kristi Broussard and her husband Stringbean are asked by a neighbor to help catch a large alligator that has been attacking calves. Despite the challenges of accessing the area, they prepare a plan to bait and capture the alligator. After a dangerous encounter, they successfully capture the alligator, highlighting the importance of community support and helping neighbors in need.

What problem does the neighbor bring to Kristi and Stringbean?

• He lost his horse.

• His calves are being eaten.

• His boat is missing.

• His crops are failing.

How can Kristi and Stringbean access the property where the calves are being attacked?

• By car

• By horse

• By boat

• By foot

What do Kristi and Stringbean use as bait to catch the alligator?

• Bread

• Chicken

• Fish

• Cowhide

What is the main challenge Kristi and Stringbean face when trying to capture the alligator?

• They are out of time.

• They have no bait.

• The alligator is on land.

• The alligator is too small.

What lesson do Kristi and Stringbean reflect on after capturing the alligator?

• The value of community support.

• The dangers of alligators.

• The need for better equipment.

• The importance of having a boat.