Banks of Plum Creek

Question 1

Why aren't Laura and Mary allowed to go upstream by themselves.

Accepted Answer

There is a hole of deep, dark water.

Question 2

What is the meaning of the word patched

Accepted Answer

mended

Question 3

When Laura went to the swimming hole what animal did she meet?

Accepted Answer

badger

Question 4

The skirt was ruffled.

Accepted Answer

gathered, wrinkled, messed

Question 5

What did Laura and Mary like to do with the rushes?

Accepted Answer

make necklaces, straws and make noise

Question 6

Why did Laura tell Pa about disobeying him?

Accepted Answer

she felt so guilty

Question 7

The hair on the mountain lion is bristled.

Accepted Answer

standing up

Question 8

What is Laura's punishment for breaking her promise to Pa?

Accepted Answer

has to be watched

Question 9

What did Pa do to teach Laura a lesson?

Accepted Answer

He ducked (dunked) her under the water.

Question 10

bank (as used in our story)

Accepted Answer

edge of the water

Question 11

What kind of a person is Laura?

Accepted Answer

honest,adventurous and trustworthy

Question 12

The rushes grow by the creek bank.

Accepted Answer

plants that grow by the water

Question 13

The tansy has a jointed stem.

Accepted Answer

bend without breaking, having a joint

Question 14

Why didn't Ma and Pa want Laura to go too deep into the water?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to protect her from drowning and keep her safe.

Question 15

The badger was by the water.

Accepted Answer

small furry mammal

Question 16

What do Mary and Laura do for fun?

Accepted Answer

play in the creek

Questions 16