George Washington’s Socks
by Elvira Woodruff
Answer ALL questions completely, include the question in the answer.
Chapters 1 & 2 (p. 1 - 11)
1.
Describe what the Adventure Club was.
2.
Why (specifically) was Matt’s sister Katie with them?
3.
How did Matt feel about having his sister tag along?
4.
What is unusual about Tony?
5.
How did Hooter get his name?
6. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (suppress, beamed, disgust, objected.)
Chapter 3 (p. 12 - 16)
1.
Describe the setting of Chapter Three. (Where and when does it take place?)
2.
What made the kids decide to go on a hike?
3.
What would you have done if you were in Tony’s shoes?
4.
What was the mood at the very end of the chapter?
5.
Describe the main idea of Chapter Three.
6. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (pleaded, assure, ominously, coaxing, arsenal.)
Chapter 4 (p. 17 - 21)
1.
Why was there a legend about the lake?
2.
How did Tony know about the legend?
3.
What happened to Tony’s grandfather’s friend?
4.
Would you be scared if you were with this club? Explain your answer.
5. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (courage, grimaced, legend, canteen.)
Chapter 5 (p. 22 - 28)
1.
What did Hooter say that made Tony angry?
2.
What caused Katie to be missing for ten minutes?
3.
Who was the first person in the boat?
4.
What happened to the kids once they reached the middle of the lake?
5.
What do you think was the creepiest thing in this chapter?
6.
List a synonym for each of these words: comrades, vessel, desire, vanished, spellbound.
Chapter 6 (p. 29 - 32)
1. Trace your hand and write in five questions and answers ABOUT THIS CHAPTER
ONLY that could be used to study for this chapter.
2. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (chattering, lunged, inscription, visibility, lodged, gale.)
Chapter 7 (p. 33 - 37)
1. Write a good, descriptive summary of this chapter. Your answer must be no shorter than
three paragraphs with at least four sentences per paragraph. Remember an introduction, body
and conclusion.
2.
List a synonym for each of these words: muffled, stunned, stammered, perplexed, glimpse.
Chapter 8 (p. 38 - 44)
1.
What century did the Adventure Club end up in?
2.
What did Hooter hold onto in fear?
3.
Describe in detail how the Rebel soldiers were dressed?
4.
What is the importance of the kids’ new guard?
5.
How would you describe the mood of the chapter?
6. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (vessel, dazed, tattered, escort.)
Chapter 9 (p. 45 - 51)
Directions: PRINT T (True) or F (False) next to the number of the question. If the sentence is
false, rewrite the sentence to make it true.
1.
A nickname for the American Army was “Washington’s ragtag band of rebels.”
2.
Matt was glad he wore his red jacket so he wouldn’t be confused as a Rebel.
3.
Matt was eager to join the army on the march to Trenton.
4. The young rebel, Adam Hibbs, was the boy who disappeared many years ago from Lake
Levart.
5.
The soldiers traveled during the daytime to get to Trenton.
6.
The American troops were sick and lived in miserable conditions.
7.
Matt went to the army to return the General’s tri-cornered hat.
8.
Many of the citizens along the Jersey side of the Delaware River were loyal to the Rebels.
9.
The Captain let Matt return to the longboat after delivering the General’s cape.
10. Matt felt he was part of the American Revolution by returning the General’s cape.
11. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (tarry, sobering, bayonet, diverted, conferring, mercenaries.)
Chapter 10 (p. 52 - 62)
1.
Why did Captain McCowley tell the men in this chapter that they could not burn any fires?
2.
What event in this chapter makes Matt thankful that he has big feet?
3.
How did Israel Gates get enlisted (signed up) into the Army? Did he want to enlist?
4.
What does Israel want to bring home to his little sister Abby?
5.
List a synonym for each of these words: exhaustion, quizzical, luxurious, currency.
Chapter 11 (p. 63 - 69)
1.
What did Colonel Knox do (for a living) before he started fighting for General Washington?
2.
How did Matt know about Colonel Knox?
3.
Describe the weather conditions in this chapter that the soldiers had to march through.
4.
How much money does Israel get paid each month for being a soldier?
5.
Where does Matt wish he could be near the end of this chapter?
Chapter 12 (p. 70 - 74)
1.
Who were the rebels going to fight when they reached Trenton?
2.
Where were the Hessians from and why were they feared?
3.
What problem did Henry encounter?
4. What explanation was Matt given as to why the drummers’ colors are different from the rest
of the regiment?
5. Do you think Matt will be a casualty at the Battle of Trenton? Why or why not? Explain
your answer in complete sentences.
6. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (detachment, endeavor, casualties, beseeches, seeping.)
Chapter 13 (p. 75 - 81)
1. Write a good, descriptive summary of this chapter. Your answer must be no shorter than
three paragraphs with at least four sentences per paragraph. Remember an introduction, body
and conclusion.
2. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (frantically, retching, mournful, enticing.)
Chapter 14 (p. 82 - 87)
1. Trace your hand and write five facts about THIS CHAPTER ONLY that could be used to
help you and your classmates study. Do not write opinions, like, “This chapter was sad.” List
facts that could be looked up and proven in the chapter.
2.
List a synonym for each of these words: simmering, jittery, winced, shuttle, savoring.
Chapter 15 (p. 88 – 98)
Directions: PRINT T (True) or F (False) next to the number of the question. If the sentence is
false, rewrite the sentence to make it true.
1. After Matt told Mr. Hornbee about being from the 20th century, he thought Matt was
“affected.”
2. Matt had a lot of experience riding horses, so he was relieved when he was going to ride a
mule.
3. When Mr. Hornbee told Matt to, “take care of your business yonder,” Matt realized he
wanted him to use the outhouse.
4.
Mr. Hornsbee’s horse’s name was Blackjack.
5.
Mrs. Hornsbee reminded Matt of his 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Pritchett.
6.
Matt’s friend Israel reminded him of the bus guard on his school bus.
7.
The noise Blackjack heard in the woods was Indians.
8.
Mrs. Hornsbee gave Matt a warm coat and scarf before he left the farm.
9. Mr. Hornsbee told Matt the first house he would see just before the River Road belonged to
his brother Earl.
10. Mr. Hornsbee told Matt he wouldn’t sign the King’s protection papers, and that was why his
wife was afraid.
11. List synonyms for the following words: loom, harboring, profound, contraption, flinched.
Chapter 16 (p. 99 – 107)
1.
Who did Matt encounter in the woods?
2.
What does Matt do when he is extremely frightened?
3.
Who saved Matt from the Indians?
4.
Describe what happened to the kids in the boat.
5.
The end of this chapter leaves Matt, Tony, and Hooter having to do what?
Chapter 17 (p. 108 – 117)
1.
What did Tony trade with the Indians?
2.
How did Matt communicate with the Indians?
3.
What word on page 108 means the same as “really frightened?”
4.
What word on page 111 means the same as “very small?”
More questions on next page…………
5.
On page 111 what word means the same as “gentle urging?”
6.
On page 114 find the word that is a synonym for the word “bravery.”
7.
On page 116 find the word that is a synonym for the word “small.”
8.
Why was it amusing to the kids when the Indians looked at what Tony gave them?
9.
What did the Indians want with Matt’s shoes?
10. Why was Matt feeling sad at the end of this chapter?
Chapter 18 (p. 118 – 125)
1.
How did Matt and the boys find Katie and Q?
2.
What makes the Hessians look like giants?
3.
What was it that Q was trying to explain to the Hessians?
4.
What do the following phrases mean? “Vas ist das?” and “Das ist gut!”
5.
Explain why the Hessians are so interested in the dollar bill.
6.
How does this chapter end?
7. Use any two of these words in good, complete sentences of at least seven words per
sentence: (transfixed, terrain, forging, Hessians, spies.)
Chapter 19 (p. 126 – 136)
1.
On page 127 find the word that means “not to move.”
2.
There is a word on page 128 that means “confused.” What is it?
3.
On page 129, what does the word “freely” mean?
4.
Were Matt, Hooter and Tony successful in capturing the Hessians? EXPLAIN your answer.
5.
Describe, in detail, the exciting last part of Chapter 19.
Chapter 20 (p. 137 – 145)
1.
On page 140 what does the word “spectacle” mean?
2.
On page 142 what does the word “clucks” mean?
3.
On page 143 find the word that is a synonym for “suffering.”
4.
Explain why the rebels thought the Adventure Club members were Tories.
5.
What caused Matt to become disillusioned (disappointed with) the Rebels.
6.
Did Matt find the missing beads? EXPLAIN.
7.
Describe Matt’s meeting with General Washington.
8.
What is the importance of George Washington’s socks?
9.
Explain how Matt and Hooter changed their ideas about the war.
Chapter 21 (p. 146 – 153)
1.
Find the word on page 151 that is a synonym for the word “climb.”
2.
On page 152 what does the phrase, “professional manner” mean?
3.
On page 153 find the word which means “reflex.”
4.
What was Katie trying to tell her brother?
5.
How did the Adventure Club members get home? EXPLAIN.
6.
What does, “Emit Levart” mean?
7. What was General Washington’s reaction when Captain McCowley told him he saw the
children “disappear into thin air?”
8.
Where do you think the children will end up?
Chapters 22 & 23 (p. 154 – 166)
1.
What does Matt find floating in the lake?
2.
What happens to George Washington’s socks? Who does Katie make a deal with?
3.
What was Matt going to do when he got home?
4.
Do you think the club will go on another adventure? EXPLAIN.
5. What is your opinion of this book? Give specific examples from the story to support your
answer.
6.
On page 155 what does the word, “skimmed” mean?
7.
On page 159 find the word that is a synonym for the word “sample.”
8.
Find the word on page 161 that means, “honor.”