Lesson 8
Who suggests having a ball game?
Crane and Bear suggest having a ball game.
When Farmer Brown refuses, what do the cows and hens do?
They go on strike.
Why do firefighters wear helmets?
They protect them from falling objects.
When does Jamaica's story happen?
spring / summer / fall / winter
Why do the Birds think they are better than the Animals?
They have wings.
How are the farm animals in the story different from real ones?
They can type and go on strike.
Who is in charge of a fire station?
The fire chief / the dispatcher / the firetruck driver
Where does Jamaica sometimes sit to draw?
She sits on the top step of her building.
How do the Birds and Animals get ready for the game?
They set up two poles as the goalposts at each of the field.
What do the cows do after they see Farmer Brown's note?
They hold an emergency meeting.
What is a firefighter's mask connected to?
hose / truck / helmet / air tank
When Grammy comes home, what does Mama do next to her?
She reads and hums.
How long do the Animals and the Birds play the ball game?
until dark / noon / the next day
Who could understand what the cows were saying at the meeting?
ducks / hens / Farmer Brown / no one
How do ropes help firefighters?
Ropes can get people down from high places.
What is Jamaica's big idea for Grammy's birthday?
to hang her paintings on the walls of the subway station
Why does Bat move back and forth between the two teams?
Because he has both wings and teeth
What is Farmer Brown's problem?
His cows want electric blankets.
What is one thing that firefighters do NOT do?
put out fires /
watch fires
Why does Mama tell Jamaica to 'get to the point'?
Because Jamaica takes too long to tell her stories