Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

“IN THE BEGINNING”-CHAPTER 3

Reading Check

1. How do Charlotte’s parents die?

2. What horse does Charlotte ride in the race against William?

3. Who is Charlotte’s best friend at the orphanage?

4. Who helps Charlotte run away from the orphanage?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does Vern approach the naming of the horses?

2. What happens to Freedom, and how does it affect Charlotte?

3. Why does Charlotte run away from the orphanage?

4. How does Charlotte disguise herself as she runs away? What are her reasons?

Paired Resource

“Women Soldiers of the Civil War”

• This history reference article from the National Archives details several of the women who disguised their identity to serve as soldiers in the Civil War.
• This article’s content connects to the themes of Having the Courage to Make Difficult Choices and Persevering Despite Any Obstacle.
• What difficult decisions has Charlotte made, and what advice might she offer to others?

CHAPTER 4-“IN THE MIDDLE”

Reading Check

1. As Charlotte runs away, what signal does she leave to let Vern know she is safe?

2.