The Cricket
What did Chester dream he was eating while sitting on a stump in Connecticut?
a leaf
Why did Mario visit Sai Fong a second time?
he was afraid that Chester was not eating the right food
Chester remains _______ in the fire crisis.
calm
What is the strange effect that fame has on Chester?
Chester's fame does not make him happy. He feels like he does not have as much fun and freedom as he did before.
What did Chester eat by accident while he was dreaming about Connecticut?
a two-dollar bill
Where does Mario look to see if Chester is really gone for good?
the cash register
Chester shows _______ by going back to the newsstand, even though he knows he might be blamed for the fire.
courage
Why does Chester get upset that September is beginning?
It makes him realize that Autumn is just around the corner and Autumn reminds him of Connecticut.
What does Chester use as a fire alarm when the newsstand starts on fire?
the alarm clock
What does Mario see that is missing after Chester leaves for Connecticut?
the bell
How does Mama Bellini become convinced that Chester did not start the fire in the newsstand?
Chester chirps her favorite folk song.
Why does Chester get upset when a brown leaf blows into the station?
Chester is reminded of the meadow and all he misses from his life in the country.
What is the hard decision that Chester makes at the end of the book?
he decides to retire and go back to Connecticut
How does Chester spend his last evening with Mario?
the two of them eat supper together, play games, and Chester plays a private concert for Mario
Mr. Smedley does not believe that the cricket can play popular music until he hears Chester play a _______.
hymn
What does someone do during the concert in the newsstand that makes Chester very upset?
someone tries to steal his bell
How is Chester's talent for playing a variety of music discovered?
Chester listened to songs from the radio and was able to chirp them perfectly.
Who becomes excited about the fast tempo of Chester's music and starts a fire in the newsstand?
Tucker
Who writes a letter to the music editor on the New York Times after being so impressed by Chester's talent?
Mr. Smedley
How does Tucker start a fire in the newsstand?
He is dancing to Chester's song and knocks over some matches.