How did Mattie solve the problem of Grandma Turner stealing the covers?

• A. She used her father's slicker and blankets to cover herself
• B. She scolded Grandma Turner
• C. She moved to another bed
• D. She called the sheriff

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is solving a problem with quick, practical resourcefulness. When Grandma Turner keeps taking the covers, Mattie doesn’t wait for someone to fix it or complain aloud. She acts with what’s at hand, using her father’s slicker and blankets to cover herself and stay warm. This shows her ability to think on her feet and take care of her own comfort and safety in a tricky moment, rather than relying on others to intervene.

That choice fits best because it reflects a small, in-the-moment solution to a personal problem, grounded in using available resources. The other options describe actions that aren’t what she does in that scene—there’s no scolding, no moving to another bed, and no calling the sheriff.