Vocabulary 1
A car with a roof that can be folded or removed.
A. Convertible
B. Sedan
C. Bus
A. Convertible
What is a 'porcine wonder'?
A) An amazing pig
B) A type of bird
C) A magical forest
D) A delicious dessert
A) An amazing pig
On which day does Mr. Watson take Mercy for a ride?
A) Monday
B) Wednesday
C) Saturday
D) Sunday
C) Saturday
Who secretly joins the ride by hiding in the back seat?
A) Eugenia Lincoln
B) Officer Tomilello
C) Baby Lincoln
C) Baby Lincoln
Who is the main character of the story?
Mercy Watson
What does 'airborne' mean?
A) On the ground
B) In the water
C) In the air
D) Underground
C) In the air
What does 'swerving' mean?
A) Driving in a straight line
B) Suddenly changing direction
C) Stopping abruptly
D) Accelerating quickly
B) Suddenly changing direction
Where does Mercy prefer to sit in the car?
A) Back seat
B) Passenger seat
C) Driver's seat
D) Trunk
C) Driver's seat
How does Eugenia Lincoln feel about Mercy's car rides?
A. She thinks they are foolish.
B. She finds them exciting.
C. She doesn't notice them.
D. She wants to join them.
A. She thinks they are foolish.
Who are Mercy's owners (parents)?
Mr. and Mrs. Watson
silliness or foolishness
A. Wisdom
B. Folly
C. Prudence
D. Caution
B. Folly
What does 'indulge' mean?
A) To deny oneself
B) To enjoy something as much as possible
C) To ignore completely
D) To work diligently
B) To enjoy something as much as possible
What does Baby Lincoln seek by joining the ride?
A) Adventure
B) A nap
C) To run errands
D) To escape
A) Adventure
What happened to Mercy when the car stops suddenly?
: She __________ out of the car
flied / fly
Who is the neighbor that doesn't like Mercy?
Eugenia Lincoln (Eugenia)
What does 'prodigy' mean?
A) A person with exceptional talents or abilities
B) A beginner in a field
C) An experienced professional
D) A fictional character
A) A person with exceptional talents or abilities
What does 'steer' mean?
A) To cook slowly
B) To guide or control the direction of a vehicle
C) To clean thoroughly
B) To guide or control the direction of a vehicle
Why can't Mr. Watson stop the car?
A) The brakes are broken
B) Mercy is sitting on him
C) He forgot how to stop
D) The road is too slippery
B) Mercy is sitting on him
What does Mrs. Watson prepare for Mercy upon her return from the ride?
hot buttered toast
Who is the police officer in the story?
A. Officer Tortilla
B. Officer Tomato
C. Officer Tomilello
C. Officer Tomilello
What does 'reckless' mean?
A) Careful and cautious
B) Without thinking or caring
C) Full of energy Solutions
D) Extremely tired
B) Without thinking or caring
Which of the following is an example of lawbreaking?
A) Stopping at a red traffic light
B) Paying taxes on time
C) Driving over the speed limit
C) Driving over the speed limit
Who helps to press the brake pedal and stop the car?
A) Mr. Watson
B) Mercy
C) Baby Lincoln
D) Officer Tomilello
C) Baby Lincoln
What does Mercy enjoy during the car rides?
A) Listening to music
B) Sleeping
C) Feeling the wind and sun
D) Eating hot buttered toasts
C) Feeling the wind and sun
Who sneaks into the back seat for an adventure?
Baby Lincoln (Baby)