Think you’ve got your head wrapped around M.C. Higgins, the Great? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What physical feature makes M.C. think the Killburns are "witchy"?
They all have long beards and hats, including the women.
They've all got pasty, pale skin.
The Killburn men all have six toes and fingers on each hand and foot.
They like to wear overalls.
Q. What do the Killburn men do to try to "heal" the mountain?
They report the strip-mining to their Council of Elders.
They sprinkle fairy dust everywhere.
They "lay their hands" on the mountain.
They plant lots of vegetables everywhere.
Q. How do Ben and M.C. communicate with each other?
Smoke signals
By talking… duh
American Sign Language
They just know what the other is thinking and feeling.
Q. What can Mr. Killburn do with snakes?
He can turn them into snakeskin boots.
He can "talk" to them.
He can make them turn into hoops.
He can make them become green grass.
Q. What makes Banina not want to be friends with Viola Killburn anymore?
Viola steals her recipe for Boston cream pie.
She sees Viola chant a creepy chant.
Viola bewitches Jones and sleeps with him.
She sees Viola heal a boy with a major injury using just her hands.