Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
What is the name of Peter's little brother?
A.Dribble
B.Fudge
C.Turtle
D.Tootsie
Fudge
Where does Rob discover a caged tiger at the beginning of the story?
A.A zoo near his school
B.The woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel
C.A neighbor's backyard
D.A local farm
The woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel
What is Ivan's home at the beginning of the story?
A.A zoo
B.A circus tent
C.A mall
D.A nature reserve
A mall
What is the real name of the main character, Karana?
A.Chowig
B.Won-a-pa-lei
C.Ulape
D.Zuma
Won-a-pa-lei
At the start of the story, what do Annemarie and Kirsti encounter on their way home from school?
A.A German soldier who stops and questions them
B.A neighbor being arrested
C.An air raid siren
D.A resistance pamphlet on the street
A German soldier who stops and questions them
What condition does Melody have that affects her ability to communicate?
A.Autism
B.Cerebral palsy
C.Dyslexia
D.Blindness
Cerebral palsy
What kind of pet does Peter have that causes a major crisis?
A.A hamster
B.A goldfish
C.A turtle
D.A dog
a turtle
What physical symptom does Rob experience as a way of suppressing his emotions?
A.Headaches
B.A rash on his legs
C.A stomach ache
D.Blurry vision
A rash on his legs
What talent does Ivan have that becomes central to the story?
A.He can imitate humans
B.He makes art by painting
C.He can solve puzzles
D.He sings
He makes art by painting
Why does Karana jump off the rescue ship at the beginning of the story?
A.She wants to swim for fun
B.Her brother Ramo was left behind
C.She forgot her weapons
D.She changed her mind about leaving
Her brother Ramo was left behind
What is Charlotte's closest relationship at the orphanage?
A.With the headmaster
B.With a girl named Sally
C.With a horse named Penny
D.With a boy named Hayworth
With a boy named Hayworth
What is the name of Annemarie's best friend whose family is Jewish?
A.Kirsti
B.Ellen Rosen
C.Lise
D.Blossom
Ellen Rosen
What device transforms Melody's life by giving her a voice?
A.A hearing aid
B.A sign language app
C.A Medi-Talker communication device
D.A text-to-speech phone
A Medi-Talker communication device
What does Fudge do on the playground that worries his mother?
A.He jumps off the jungle gym, knocking out his front teeth
B.He throws a tantrum and refuses to eat
C.He runs away
D.He falls down the stairs
He jumps off the jungle gym, knocking out his front teeth
Who does Rob first share the secret of the tiger with?
A.His father
B.His teacher
C.Sistine Bailey
D.Willie May
Sistine Bailey
Which animal becomes Karana's loyal companion on the island?
A.A sea otter
B.A wolf
C.A wild dog
D.A dolphin
A wild dog
Why is Charlotte punished and threatened with losing her stable privileges early in the story?
A.She sneaks out at night
B.She enters a horse race against the rules
C.She talks back to the headmaster
D.She steals food from the kitchen
She enters a horse race against the rules
Why does Ellen sleep over at Annemarie's apartment one night early in the story?
A.It is a planned sleepover for fun
B.Her parents have gone into hiding and it is safer for her there
C.Her building lost heat
D.She had a fight with her parents
Her parents have gone into hiding and it is safer for her there
What activity does Melody join at school that becomes a major focus of the story?
A.The school play
B.The swim team
C.The Whiz Kids quiz team
D.The science fair
The Whiz Kids quiz team
How does Peter win Dribble at the beginning of the story?
A.He finds the turtle at a pet store
B.He wins it at a birthday party
C.A neighbor gives it to him
D.His parents buy it for him
He wins it at a birthday party
What happened to Rob's mother before the story begins?
A.She moved away
B.She died of cancer
C.She went to prison
D.She was in a car accident
She died of cancer
An elderly elephant
What tribe comes to the island and causes a deadly conflict early in the story?
A.The Aleuts
B.The Aztecs
C.The Chumash
D.The Tongva
The Aleuts
What is the name of the kind man who first encourages Charlotte's talent with horses?
A.Mr. Millshark
B.Vern
C.William
D.Frank
Vern
When soldiers come to the apartment at night, how do Annemarie's parents explain Ellen's presence?
A.They say she is a cousin visiting from the country
B.They say she is a foreign exchange student
C.They claim she is their daughter and show an old photo
D.They hide Ellen in a closet
They claim she is their daughter and show an old photo
Who is Melody's most supportive and understanding friend at school?
A.Claire
B.Molly
C.Rose
D.Connor
Rose
What commercial does Fudge appear in?
A.A cereal commercial
B.A toy commercial
C.A shoe commercial
D.A Juicy-O commercial
A Juicy-O commercial
What does Sistine do when she finally sees the tiger?
A.She screams and runs away
B.She tries to feed it
C.She sets it free
D.She tells her father about it
She sets it free
How does Ivan ultimately communicate his message to the outside world?
A.He learns to speak
B.He escapes and finds help
C.A billboard made from his paintings
D.He writes a note
A billboard made from his paintings
How many years does Karana survive alone on the island?
A.About 5 years
B.About 10 years
C.About 18 years
D.About 25 years
About 18 years
How does Charlotte first escape the orphanage?
A.She hides in a supply wagon
B.She climbs over the fence at night
C.She runs away during a trip to town
D.She disguises herself as a boy and walks out
She disguises herself as a boy and walks out
Who is Peter Neilson?
A.Annemarie's cousin
B.Ellen's brother
C.Lise's fiance
D.A German soldier
Lise's fiance
How does Melody demonstrate her extraordinary memory early in the story?
A.She memorizes every book in her classroom
B.She recites TV jingles, words, and songs she has heard in her mind
C.She wins a spelling bee by listening
D.She corrects her teacher's math
She recites TV jingles, words, and songs she has heard in her mind