Problem: CHAPTER I

_Danny Meadow Mouse Is Worried_

Danny Meadow Mouse sat on his door-step with his chin in his hands, and it was very plain to see that Danny had something on his mind. He had only a nod for Jimmy Skunk, and even Peter Rabbit could get no more than a grumpy "Good morning." It wasn't that he had been caught napping the day before by Reddy Fox and nearly made an end of. No, it wasn't that. Danny had learned his lesson, and Reddy would never catch him again. It wasn't that he was all alone with no one to play with. Danny was rather glad that he was alone. The fact is, Danny Meadow Mouse was worried.

Now worry is one of the worst things in the world, and it didn't seem as if there was anything that Danny Meadow Mouse need worry about. But you know it is the easiest thing in the world to find something to worry over and make yourself uncomfortable about. And when you make yourself uncomfortable, you are almost sure to make everyone around you equally uncomfortable. It was so with Danny Meadow Mouse. Striped Chipmunk had twice called him "Cross Patch" that morning, and Johnny Chuck, who had fought Reddy Fox for him the day before, had called him "Grumpy." And what do you think was the matter with Danny Meadow Mouse? Why, he was worrying because his tail was short. Yes, sir, that is all that ailed Danny Meadow Mouse that bright morning.
1. Who is worried?
2. Was he thinking about something?
3. Where was he sitting?
4. How many people approached him there?
5. Who are they?
6. How Jimmy was greeted?
7. And what was for the other guy?
8. What the author thinks one of the worst things?
9. Did it seem he had something to worry?
10. According to the author is it easy to be worried?
Answer: 1. Danny
2. Yes
3. his door-step
4. two
5. Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit
6. a nod
7. a grumpy "Good morning."
8. worry
9. No
10. Yes

Q: CHAPTER III

IN THE SHAFT

Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety. Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

"I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

"Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

Mrs. Byram explained why Fred ventured out, and the man appeared to be disturbed in mind.

"This is just the time when he oughter kept his nose inside. Them young ruffians are likely to do any mischief."

"Then you believe something serious has happened."

"I didn't say quite that; but it won't do much harm to have a look for him. You go home, an' I'll call there in an hour." Then turning to some of the loungers, he asked, "Has anybody seen Skip Miller lately?"

"You're allers tryin' to make out that he's at the bottom of everything that goes wrong," Skip's father, who entered at this moment, said in a surly tone.

Answer the following questions:
1. how long had the boy been missing ?
2. who made threats
3. was he alone?
4. who was with him?
5. what did Mrs Byram feel
6. what is her son's name?
7. where had he gone?
8. did she wait around longer?
9. what did she do next?
10. was her husband still alive?
11. who was in time to hear her say something?
12. did she think he would know she'd worry?
13. who asked a question?
14. where had he dropped Fred off?
15. did he expect the lad to stay home?
16. how did he describe Miller?
17. did he think bad things would happen
18. who did he ask a question to ?
19. who walked in at that point?
20. was he in a friendly mood?
A: 1. an hour
2. Skip Miller
3. no
4. his friends
5. fear
6. Fred
7. the store
8. yes
9. she was on her way to search for him.
10. unknown
11. Donovan
12. yes
13. the breaker boss asked.
14. at the gate
15. yes
16. he's at the bottom of everything that goes wrong
17. yes
18. some of the loungers
19. Skip's father
20. no

Problem: CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE DEMANDS OF THE ENEMY.

It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again. Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.

"I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.

"Yes, captain."

"I know you've been wondering why I didn't send you to Fort Prescott instead of sending Hank Leeson."

"You had a right to do as you pleased, captain."

"The truth of the matter is, Benson, I wanted you here. You brought Joe and Darry to the fort, and those two boys need looking after. We are going to have a fight, sooner or later. We may win, and if we do, all right. But if we don't----"

"You want me to stand by the boys to the last?" put in the old scout quickly.

"I do, Benson; and, no matter what comes, I want you to promise to do your level best to save them, and see them safe back to the East. If the worst comes I am willing to die fighting, but Joe must get out of it somehow. If he doesn't it will break my mother's heart. And you must do as well by Darry, for he is an only child."

The eyes of the old scout and the young captain met. Then Benson put out his hand, which Captain Moore quickly grasped.

"I understand, captain. I'll do my best, and if those lads don't get away it will be because Sam Benson aint alive to take 'em."
1. Who sent for Benson?
2. Was Benson old or young?
3. How about the Captain?
4. Why did he not send Benson to Fort Prescott?
5. Who had Benson brought?
6. Where did he bring them?
7. Does the Captain want Benson to abandon the boys?
8. Where should the boys go back to?
9. Who is willing to die fighting?
10. Whose heart will break if they boys don't return?
11. Was Darry a grown man?
12. Who reached out to shake hands first?
Answer:
1. Captain Moore
2. old
3. young
4. he wanted him there
5. Joe and Darry
6. the fort
7. no
8. East.
9. Captain Moore
10. his mother's
11. unknown
12. Benson