The Swiss Family Robinson - Chapter 11 Quiz

Why does the father shout at Ernest while they are at Tentholm?

Question Answer Choices For not building the sledge For losing the supplies For being lazy and failing to keep the animals from wandering away For wasting time exploring

What does Ernest do to prevent the animals from wandering away while he naps?

Question Answer Choices Removes planks from the bridge Locks them in a pen Ties them to a tree Builds a fence

What does Franz suggest they should plant instead of seeds?

Question Answer Choices Trees and bushes Fruit and vegetables Flowers and herbs Powder and shot

Why does the father lecture the boys after they shoot dozens of small birds?

Question Answer Choices To save food To conserve ammunition To protect wildlife To avoid making noise

What does the father suggest the boys should build to conserve their gunpowder?

Question Answer Choices Traps Fences Shelters Snares

Why do the boys laugh at Franz's suggestion to plant powder and shot?

Question Answer Choices Because it was a silly idea Because they wanted to plant something else Because powder and shot cannot be cultivated like vegetables and fruit Because they had plenty of powder and shot

How does the father feel about Ernest's self-reflection on his laziness?

Question Answer Choices He criticizes it He commends it He ignores it He laughs at it

What does Ernest catch that adds to their supper?

Question Answer Choices A big bass A fifteen-pound salmon A large trout A giant catfish