Problem: CHAPTER VI

A CIRCULATING LIBRARY

After supper that night, Bab and Betty sat in the old porch playing with Josephus and Belinda, and discussing the events of the day; for the appearance of the strange boy and his dog had been a most exciting occurrence in their quiet lives. They had seen nothing of him since morning, as he took his meals at the Squire's, and was at work with Pat in a distant field when the children passed. Sancho had stuck closely to his master, evidently rather bewildered by the new order of things, and bound to see that no harm happened to Ben.

"I wish they'd come. It's sundown, and I heard the cows mooing, so I know they have gone home," said Betty, impatiently; for she regarded the new-comer in the light of an entertaining book, and wished to read on as fast as possible.

"I'm going to learn the signs he makes when he wants Sancho to dance; then we can have fun with him whenever we like. He's the dearest dog I ever saw!" answered Bab, who was fonder of animals than her sister.

"Ma said--Ow, what's that?" cried Betty with a start, as something bumped against the gate outside; and in a moment Ben's head peeped over the top as he swung himself up to the iron arch, in the middle of which was the empty lantern frame.

"Please to locate, gentlemen; please to locate. The performance is about to begin with the great Flyin' Coopid act, in which Master Bloomsbury has appeared before the crowned heads of Europe. Pronounced by all beholders the most remarkable youthful progidy agoin'. Hooray! here we are!"
1. Who viewed the new boy as a good book?
2. Speaking of him as a book, what did she want to do?
3. Who was on the porch?
4. What were they doing?
5. What were they chatting about?
6. What had them stirred up?
7. What was his name?
8. Did he show up alone?
9. What was with him?
10. Did he have a name?
11. What was it?
12. Why was he staying right with Ben?
13. Was he protecting Ben?
14. Where were Ben and Sancho?
15. What time of day was it?
16. What had Betty heard?
17. What did Babs want to figure out how to do?
18. Did she love animals less than her sister?
19. Who was playing on the gate?
20. What was in the middle of the iron arch?
Answer: 1. Betty
2. to read on as fast as possible.
3. Bab and Betty
4. playing with Josephus and Belinda
5. the events of the day;
6. the new boy
7. Ben
8. no
9. a dog
10. yes
11. Sancho
12. yes
13. yes
14. at the Squire's,
15. sundown
16. something bumped against the gate outside;
17. how to make Sancho dance
18. no
19. Ben
20. the empty lantern frame.

Problem: Chapter XLVI

Showing How Mrs. Burton Fought Her Battle

"Florence, I have been to Bolton Street, and I have seen Lady Ongar." Those were the first words which Cecilia Burton spoke to her sister-in-law, when she found Florence in the drawing-room on her return from the visit which she had made to the countess. Florence had still before her the desk on which she had been writing; and the letter in its envelope, addressed to Mrs. Clavering, but as yet unclosed, was lying beneath her blotting-paper. Florence, who had never dreamed of such an undertaking on Cecilia's part, was astounded at the tidings which she heard. Of course her first effort was made to learn from her sister's tone and countenance what had been the result of this interview; but she could learn nothing from either. There was no radiance as of joy in Mrs. Burton's face, nor was there written there anything of despair. Her voice was serious and almost solemn, and her manner was very grave, but that was all. "You have seen her?" said Florence, rising up from her chair.

"Yes, dear, I may have done wrong. Theodore, I know, will say so. But I thought it best to try to learn the truth before you wrote to Mrs. Clavering."

"And what is the truth? But perhaps you have not learned it."

"I think I have learned all that she could tell me. She has been very frank."

"Well, what is the truth? Do not suppose, dearest, that I can not bear it. I hope for nothing now. I only want to have this settled, that I may be at rest."
1. Who is Cecilia's sister in law?
2. Where was Florence?
3. Did Cecilia see the Queen?
4. Who did she visit?
5. Who did Cecilia go to see?
6. Where?
7. What had Florence been doing when Cecilia showed up?
8. What was she writing?
9. To whom?
10. Was the letter out in the open?
11. Where was it?
12. Was it in a closed envelope?
13. Was Florence surprised at what Cecilia had done?
14. Was it obvious to her what happened in the meeting?
15. Was Cecilia showing happiness?
16. Sadness?
17. Was Florence sitting or standing when Cecilia entered the room?
18. Did she stand up?
19. Why did she go to see Lady Ongar?
Answer: 1. "Florence,
2. the drawing-room
3. no
4. Florence
5. Lady Onga
6. Bolton Street
7. writing
8. a letter
9. Mrs. Clavering
10. no
11. lying beneath her blotting-paper.
12. no
13. yes
14. no
15. no
16. no
17. sitting
18. unknown
19. to learn the truth>?

Problem: Farmer John loves to have parties! Everyone says that he has the best parties in the neighborhood. He invites all of his friends to his farm and cooks lots of food. Bill is Farmer John's best friend. Bill often comes over to the farm early to help Farmer John cook the food. They like to make sandwiches, salad, pasta and bacon. Bill always makes the pasta. Mary also comes to help Farmer John decorate the farm. Mary likes to put up lots of pink decorations all around the farm. She also brings her friend Jessica. Jessica's favorite colors are blue and green so she brings plenty of blue and green balloons to help make everything look pretty. After everyone has finished setting up the farm all the guests come over. Robert is always the first person to show up. He brings fried chicken and likes to eat a lot of food. He always eats a plate of bacon first. When he is done he eats a big plate of pasta. When everyone else arrives at the party, they play a game in the living room. Farmer John enjoys playing pin the tail on the unicorn. Whoever wins the game gets a big piece of cake. Last time they played, Jessica got the cake.
1. What did Farmer John like to have?
2. Did he throw the best parties?
3. Does he cook food for them?
4. Who is Bill?
5. What does he help Farmer John do?
6. What kind of food?
7. Who makes the pasta?
8. What are jessica's favorite colors?
9. Does she bring ballons those colors?
10. What happens when they finish setting up?
11. Who is the first to show up?
12. What does he bring with him?
13. What does he eat first?
14. What does he eat after that?
15. Do they play a game in the living room?
16. Whats the prize?
17. Who one last time?
18. Does Robert like to eat lots of food?
Answer:
1. parties
2. yes
3. yes
4. Farmer John's best friend
5. cook the food
6. sandwiches, salad, pasta and bacon
7. Bill
8. blue and green
9. yes
10. guests come over
11. Robert
12. fried chicken
13. a plate of bacon first
14. a big plate of pasta
15. yes
16. a big piece of cake
17. Jessica
18. yes