Milton Hershey Chapter 2 – Treats And Threats (P12-21)

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    Who is Sarena?

    • Milton’s new baby brother
    • Milton’s new baby sister
    • The Hershey family’s new puppy
    • Fanny’s sister
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Treats and threats definitely sound like tongue twisters but there is more with the treats and threats of Milton Hershey Chapter 2. Sounds interesting, right? Why don’t you find out below by taking the quiz? All the best.

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  • 2. 

    It’s market day. What does Milton tell Sarena that he wants his father to give him?

    • A penny for food for his family

    • A penny for candy for himself

    • A penny for candy to share with her

    • A ride to town in the wagon wih her

    Correct Answer
    A. A penny for candy to share with her
    Explanation
    Milton tells Sarena that he wants his father to give him a penny for candy to share with her. This suggests that Milton is generous and wants to share his treats with Sarena.

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  • 3. 

    Milton’s father gave him a bag of lemon drops that he shared with Sarena but his father asked Milton to keep a secret. What was it?

    • Not to tell his mother about going to the candy shop.

    • Not to tell his mother about the bag of lemon drops.

    • Not to tell his mother about not selling the brooms or butter.

    • Not to tell his sister about the candy shop.

    Correct Answer
    A. Not to tell his mother about the bag of lemon drops.
    Explanation
    Milton's father asked him to keep a secret from his mother about the bag of lemon drops.

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  • 4. 

    Henry Hershey supported the Union side because it was “an honorable cause.”  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Henry Hershey supported the Union side because he believed it was an honorable cause. This suggests that he had a strong sense of loyalty and believed in the principles and values that the Union side stood for. It is likely that he saw the Union's fight to preserve the United States and abolish slavery as a just and righteous cause, which influenced his decision to support them.

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  • 5. 

    Henry Hershey is a Mennonite.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that Henry Hershey is a Mennonite, but the correct answer is False. This means that Henry Hershey is not a Mennonite.

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  • 6. 

    Milton’s father took him into a candy shop. Why did he become so excited about working in the shop?

    • The boys looked like they earned a lot of money.

    • It looked like an easy job for him.

    • The shop was doing such a good business.

    • He thought you could eat ice cream and candy all day long.

    Correct Answer
    A. He thought you could eat ice cream and candy all day long.
    Explanation
    Milton became excited about working in the candy shop because he believed that he would be able to eat ice cream and candy all day long. This suggests that Milton has a strong affinity for sweets and the idea of being surrounded by them all the time greatly appealed to him.

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  • 7. 

    Milton didn’t go to the market again for a long time because the country was going to war. What war was it and what was it about?

    • The Revolutionary War and fight for Independence

    • The War of 1812 to fight Great Britain

    • The Civil War to free the slaves

    • World War II to fight the Nazis

    Correct Answer
    A. The Civil War to free the slaves
    Explanation
    Milton didn't go to the market again for a long time because the country was going to the Civil War. The Civil War was fought to free the slaves.

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  • 8. 

    What are Milton’s chores on the farm?

    • Feeding the horses, gathering eggs and carrying water

    • Gathering eggs, feeding the pigeons, and chickens

    • Gathering eggs, carrying water, and feeding the chickens

    • Carrying water, gathering water, and cleaning the kitchen

    Correct Answer
    A. Gathering eggs, carrying water, and feeding the chickens
    Explanation
    Milton's chores on the farm include gathering eggs, carrying water, and feeding the chickens. This means that he is responsible for collecting the eggs from the chickens, ensuring that there is enough water available for various purposes on the farm, and providing food for the chickens.

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  • 9. 

    Fanny Hershey works hard on the farm. She makes brooms and butter to sell at the market. She also has Henry Hershey take chickens to sell for them.  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because it implies that Fanny Hershey makes brooms and butter to sell at the market, while Henry Hershey takes chickens to sell for them. However, there is no evidence provided in the given information to support this claim. The information only states that Fanny Hershey works hard on the farm, but it does not mention anything about Henry Hershey's involvement in selling chickens. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 10. 

    Fanny doesn’t like Henry teaching the kids stories like  “The Three Little Pigs” and singing songs.  She thinks these stories and songs are stupid because

    • Her Mennonite religion doesn’t approve of entertainment because it is a sin.

    • She thinks they are not academic enough for her children

    • The stories will fill their minds up with useless knowledge

    • She can’t stand pigs and singing

    Correct Answer
    A. Her Mennonite religion doesn’t approve of entertainment because it is a sin.
    Explanation
    Fanny doesn't like Henry teaching the kids stories and singing songs because her Mennonite religion considers entertainment as a sin.

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  • 11. 

    The Hersheys live in Pennsylvania and at that time, the Union Army from the North was coming down to meet the Confederate Army from the South. Many families in Pennsylvania decided to flee. What was Fanny Hershey’s opinion about the war?

    • They should leave and save their family.

    • They should stay and protect their garden from the soldiers.

    • They should bury their money so the Southern soldiers can’t steal it.

    • They should take their money back to Titusville.

    Correct Answer
    A. They should stay and protect their garden from the soldiers.
    Explanation
    Fanny Hershey's opinion about the war was that they should stay and protect their garden from the soldiers. This suggests that Fanny believed it was important to stay and defend their property, possibly indicating a sense of loyalty to their home and a desire to preserve their resources during the conflict. It also implies that Fanny may have had confidence in their ability to withstand any potential threats from the soldiers.

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