Characters
Who is the oldest Penderwick sister?
Rosiland
What is the name of the estate where the Penderwicks spend the summer?
Arundel
Which character often says thoughtful and caring things to help others?
Rosalind
Who becomes the sisters' closest new friend during the summer?
Jeffrey
What season does the story mostly take place in?
Summer
Which Penderwick sister loves making up stories?
Jane
What instrument does Jeffrey love to play?
Piano
Which character is most likely to say something imaginative or dramatic?
Jane
Name one major theme of The Penderwicks.
Friendship, family, kindness, growing up, courage, or forgiveness
What treat is made most often throughout the book?
Brownies
Which sister has butterfly wings she loves to wear?
Batty
Where do the Penderwicks find their outfits for Jeffery's birthday?
The attic
Which character said, "Well my goodness... Have we had an accident?" after the burned cookies?
Mr. Penderwick
Why is Rosalind disappointed during the story?
She discovers Cagney likes another girl.
What does MOOPS and MOPS stand for?
Meeting of older Penderwick sisters and Meeting of Penderwick sisters.
Which Penderwick sister is known for her temper and competitive personality?
Skye
What did Skye like about her room?
Clean, not cluttered, two beds
Who said this quote: "Don't kill her now, just when we've gone to all that trouble to rescue her."
Jeffery
What is the main factor that causes Mrs. Tifton to be strict with Jeffery?
How she was raised.
In what city is the boarding school that Jeffery wants to attend?
Boston
Who is the first character the Penderwick family meets?
Harry the tomato man.
What is the statue of in the garden at Arundel?
A man holding a thunderbolt over his head.
When talking with Mrs. Tifton on the phone, Mr. Penderwicks tells Mrs. Tifton "Satis eloquentiae, sapientiae parum.". What does that mean in english?
Plenty of elegance, but not much wisdom.
A major theme of the book is learning to see situations from another person’s point of view. What is that called?
Empathy
Mrs. Tifton had a bad experience as a child when her dad tried to teach her what?
How to swim