$8+1=9$ 
How many pieces can we get if we break a wooden stick in $8$ places? (Adapted from 1999 Math Kangaroo Problem, Level 3-4, Question \#3) 
Options:
  - $$6$$ 
  - $$7$$ 
  - $$8$$ 
  - $$9$$ 
  - $$16$$ 