Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Bert Breen's Barn? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What does Birdy suggest when young Tom approaches him for advice about improving his family's life?
Tom should go into town and ask for a job
Tom should study harder and go to college
Tom should aim to get a bigger barn
Tom should start playing online poker
Q. What does the Widow Breen tell Tom about his future when she reads his cards?
He'll be famous! Tom Cruise, watch out
He'll quit school and come into money
He will follow in his father's footsteps
He will suffer from great misfortune
Q. How does Ox console Tom when he's disappointed about his Christmas bonus?
He invites Tom over to his house for a Christmas party. Eggnog for everyone!
He advises Tom to ask for a raise in the New Year
He gives Tom part of his own Christmas bonus
He reminds Tom that he is just starting out and to be grateful for the gift
Q. What does Polly Ann say when Tom observes that Mr. Hook might ask for her hand in marriage?
She says that she would refuse because of the difference in their economic statuses
She exclaims that she would readily accept—what a looker
She says that she'll accept if Mr. Hook agrees to adopt her children
On one condition: destination wedding—Vegas, here we come
Q. What important moral lesson does Billy-Bob offer Tom?
To tell no lies
To respect his elders
To forgive those who have done him wrong
To help those who have helped him