Bear Incident Family Dynamics

In 1843, Liddie and her family face a bear entering their cabin. Liddie calmly directs her family to safety in the loft. The bear, searching for food, causes chaos but eventually leaves. The family laughs in relief, but Liddie's mother is deeply affected, fearing it as a sign of the end times. The story highlights Liddie's leadership and the family's resilience.

What event is described as the family's undoing?

• A fire

• A bear entering the cabin

• A storm

• A flood

Who left the door ajar, allowing the bear to enter?

• Agnes

• Liddie

• Charles

• Rachel

What did Liddie instruct her family to do when the bear appeared?

• Run outside

• Hide under the table

• Climb up to the loft

• Scream for help

How did the bear react when it entered the cabin?

• It sat quietly

• It explored the cabin

• It immediately left

• It fell asleep

What caused the bear to leave the cabin?

• It was scared by a noise

• It was hurt by the boiling oatmeal

• It found food outside

• It was chased away by the family

How did the family react after the bear left?

• They cried

• They left the cabin

• They laughed

• They went to sleep

What did Liddie hope for her mother after the bear incident?

• That she would cook

• That she would laugh

• That she would cry

• That she would leave

What did Liddie's mother believe the bear incident signified?

• A sign of good luck

• A warning from the forest

• A test of courage

• The end of the world

What was the family's plan after the bear incident?

• To rebuild the cabin

• To call for help

• To move to Pony

• To hunt the bear

How did Liddie perceive her mother's mental state after their father left?

• Completely normal

• Somewhat unstable

• Very happy

• Indifferent