Characters
_______ is very proud of the newsstand.
Papa Bellini
What is the author’s main purpose for writing The Cricket in Times Square?
A. to give information about crickets
B. to teach a lesson to the reader
C. to persuade the reader to buy a cricket
D. to entertain the reader
D. to entertain the reader
Tucker Mouse is very neat and organized.
False
The star was __________________brightly in the sky.
glimmering
________loves scrounging and eavesdropping
Tucker
Which description best fits Mario?
caring and loving
selfish and rude
moody and boastful
sad and confused
caring and loving
Sai Fong gave Mario the cricket cage for free.
False
The car made an _________________stop when the light turned red.
abrupt
The train conductor
Paul
Which of the following did Mario not bring back from Sai Fong ---
Chinese Novelties?
fortune cookie
cricket cage
kimono
bell
kimono
Mr. Smedley predicts great things for Chester.
True
_____________on other people’s conversations is
not polite.
Eavesdropping
________ dislikes the cricket.
What does Sai Fong tell Mario is the best food for Chester?
mulberry tree leaves
mulberries
liverwurst
chocolate
mulberry tree leaves
Mama Bellini is still not fond of Chester.
True
The man wore his _______________ since it was raining out.
_galoshes_
______ lived in a tree stump in Connecticut.
Chester
What is the author’s perspective of New York City?
It is a boring place to live.
It is a busy and exciting place.
It should never be visited.
All people should use public transportation.
It is a busy and exciting place.
The students _________________waited to take the test.
_anxiously__