Little Willie and the Farm Challenges

In Chapter 2, titled 'Little Willie,' we learn about a young boy named Little Willie who is determined to run his grandfather's farm while his grandfather is ill. Despite the challenges, Little Willie communicates with his grandfather using a hand signal system and prepares for the potato harvest. With the help of his dog, Searchlight, Little Willie successfully completes the harvest, only to realize that his grandfather's concerns were not about the crop. The chapter ends with a reflection on Little Willie's impressive efforts.

What is the title of Chapter 2 in the story?

• Grandfather's Dream

• The Potato Harvest

• Little Willie

• The Big Farm

Why was Little Willie determined to run the farm?

• To win a bet

• To earn money for college

• To help his grandfather recover

• To prove his strength

What was Doc Smith's advice to Little Willie?

• To hire more workers

• To let Mrs. Peacock take care of grandfather

• To move to the city

• To sell the farm

How did Searchlight react when Doc Smith suggested separating the family?

• Wagged her tail

• Stayed silent

• Ran away

• Barked loudly

What did Little Willie discover about communicating with his grandfather?

• Grandfather could write

• Grandfather used hand signs

• Grandfather used facial expressions

• Grandfather could speak softly

What financial challenge did Little Willie face before the harvest?

• No money to rent a horse

• High taxes on the farm

• Debts from previous years

• Expensive seeds

How did Searchlight help with the harvest?

• Scared away pests

• Gathered the potatoes

• Found a hidden treasure

• Pulled the plow

What realization did Little Willie have after the harvest?

• The crop was not the main concern

• He needed more help

• He wanted to sell the farm

• The farm was too big to manage