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In Chapter 14 Simon collected Lizzie's things from her dugout and packed them in the wagon. He mentioned that he'd "brought out something else too, but stowed it in the wagon, amongst the corn till she could face it better." Predict what you think that item was and explain why Simon would not want Lizzie to see it right away.
Life is full of surprises, as was the turkey walk from Union, Missouri, to the prairie near the Smoky Hill Fork. List five surprises encountered since the walk began.
Imagine a newspaper reporter from Denver happened upon the Hardwick's sod house just in time to witness Simon's turkeys gobbling down the mass of juicy, invading grasshoppers! Write the headline and story that would appear in the next morning's newspaper.
Jabeth was very firm when he announced, "Everybody here's got to have a talent. Got to contribute to Simon's enterprise." Simon protested Jabeth's request, arguing that Lizzie needed time to "ac-climate." Do you agree with Jabeth or Simon? Support your choice with reasons.
After learning that a soldier shot one of Simon's turkeys for target practice, Sergeant Johnson directed Simon to write a request for repayment for "any valuables lost in this unauthorized skirmish." Simon was to send his plea to the Superintendent of the Army in Washington City. Write the letter that Simon may have written.
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What feature about Lizzie concerns Simon the most?
(Lizzie was sixteen, a year older than he.)
What attacked the turkeys one night while they were camped just outside Denver?
(a coyote)
Why was Jabeth hesitant to report the attack?
(Jabeth was on watch the night it happened and he felt too awful about it to report it right away.)
What method of mail delivery was used between Denver and Missouri?
(stagecoach delivered it daily)
Who came up with the idea of holding an auction to sell the turkeys?
(Simon)
How did Denver citizens learn about the auction?
(Lizzie had the newspaper print up bills that were delivered to Denver businesses and homes.)
As a facilitator for the turkey walk, what was Jabeth's job?
(He was someone who helped the process along the way.)
According to the sale bill, what was Mr. Peece's job?
(Mr. Peece was the auctioneer.)
What did Simon discover about Jabeth when reading over the sale bill?
(Simon learned that he could not read.)
When was the auction to be held?
(the next day at noon)
What three adjectives were used to describe Simon's turkeys?
(finest, fattest, tenderest)
According to Mr. Peece, how much did each turkey weigh?
(between 30 to 40 pounds)
Who gave the highest bid for the turkeys?
(Mr. Amos Quinn)
Why did this person want the turkeys?
(Mr. Quinn owned the provisions store and he could resell the turkeys.)
What was his bid?
($6.00 per bird)
Who arrived on the St. Joe stagecoach, just as Mr. Quinn was about to pay for the
turkeys?
(Pa and Mr. Cleaver)
What claim did the passengers make?
(They claimed that the turkeys belonged to them and that Simon had robbed them.)
How was Simon able to prove the turkeys were really his?
(Simon had a receipt for the turkeys inside his boot.)
Why were Pa and Mr. Cleaver taken to jail?
(They had disturbed the peace.)
On the evening after the auction, Simon gave Lizzie the item he secretly took from
her sod house. What was the item?
(a photograph of her parents)
According to Simon's letter to Miss Rogers, how many turkeys actually completed
the walk to Denver?
(930)
How much did all the turkeys sell for?
($5,580)
What did Jabeth, Mr. Peece, and Lizzie do with their portion of the turkey profit?
(All three returned their portions to Simon to invest in his next enterprise.)
As the turkey walk approached the Rockies, Simon wondered what memories could fill the tiny brains of his beautiful, bronze birds. Imagine that the turkeys do have brain power and that each one can express his or her thoughts in words. Recount the walk into Denver and the auction from the view of one turkey.
Write a paragraph to explain why Pa and Mr. Cleaver continued to chase Simon and his turkey walk. Include their three methods of transportation and the outcome of each chase.
Pretend you are Miss Rogers and you've just received Simon's letter from Denver. Write a reply he'd truly admire!
Predict what Simon's next enterprise will be. Next, list two problems or conflicts that he might face while completing his new project.
Make a list of contributions Emmett the dog made towards the successful turkey walk.
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