ABEKA 3rd Grade Swiss Family Chapter 5 Test

What skill were the boys quick to learn?

using a lasso

Why did the Robinsons decide to take a tour of the island?

search for food and supplies

What animal dropped the coconuts from the tree?

crab

How were the crabs able to eat the nuts?

make a hole in the shell and suck them dry

Ernest thought his dogs caught a wild boar, but what animal did they really catch?

their old sow

Which boys stayed with Mrs. Robinson at the gourd tree?

Ernest and Franz

What animal did Fritz find and think it was a fine prize?

a large iguana

What part of the iguana is good for eating?

the flesh and eggs

What was the Robinson family's opinion about the crab meat?

did not taste good

What did the family do with the wax from the wax tree?

made wax lights

How does Mr. Robinson know so much about the plants, trees, and animals on the island?

he read many books when he was young

Based on Mr. Robinson's love of reading, which of the sons was similar to Mr. Robinson?

Ernest

Why did Mr.Robinson agree to stay home for a while?

Mrs. Robinson was afraid

What is a churn used to make?

butter

How did Mr. Robinson make a churn?

made a hole and cut out the inside of a large gourd

On this day, what tools did the Robinsons make for themselves?

wax lights, a churn, a cart

According to Mr. Robinson, what did he consider the worst part of their house?

cane steps with rope sides

What happened to the boys when they tapped the trunk of the tree?

swarm of bees came out

Why do you think the bees attacked the boys?

they were defending their home

How long did it take to finish the stairs?

six weeks

What kind of animal did Fritz keep as a pet?

an eagle

What is a clue that tell you that the Robinson boys were responsible with their pets?

they were kind to them

How many piglets were born?

ten

What other animal babies were born?

chicks

Why did they need to fix the roof of The Nest?

was almost the rainy season