Comprehension #1
Where did Ben move from?
Tuscon, Arizona.
Define the word "claimed".
a. stated/said
b. award
c. advance
a. State, said, assert
When we first met Ryan, how did Ben describe him?
Hyper/active
The author described Jenny as a "book sponge" is SPONGE used literally? Explain what it means
no, it's a figure of speech and it simply means that she reads a lot.
Why does Ben open the snake cage when he has been told not to go near it?
He is curious about what is in the cage, and once he opens it he can't close it.
What does Ben miss about the dessert?
His friend Toby, the mice, lizards, snakes.
Define the word "deflated".
a. lost
b. flatten
c. explode
To let air out, flatten
How is Ben different from Frankie and Ryan?
Ben has only been in school for two months so he doesn't really have that many friends yet and the other boys have lots of friends
Why does Ben put the frog he found, in his backyard, in his pocket?
He wants to show it to Mrs. Tobbets so she can tell him what type of frog it is.
Why does Ben lie to Mrs. Tibbets? Be specific!!!
Because he knows he has done something wrong and he doesn't want to disappoint her.
Who is Mrs. Tibbets?
Ben's Science teacher
Define the word "species"
a. a specific fish
b. a group of a living organism from the same kind
c. an environment
b. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals or animals
What do Ben, Frankie, and Ryan have in common? Be specific!!!!!!!!
They are all 5th graders in Mrs. Tibbets science class.
What is Ben's conflict regarding Danny's party?
Ben wants to make friends but he also loves the woods, so he's torn between attending the party or helping Mrs. Tibbets
Why does Ben feel uncomfortable with Mrs. Tibbets in school?
He feels guilty about letting the snakes escape, so he has a hard time looking at her
What happens on the first day of school, in Mrs. Tibbets?
Ben takes the mouse out of the cage and Ryan takes it from him and the mouse goes loose creating chaos in the classroom.
Define the word "Biomes"
a. A gnome that likes science.
b. The home in which a species live.
c. The home of flowers.
b. The home in which a species live.
Name three character traits to describe Ben.
Loves nature, homesick, loves animals.....
How does Ben find comfort after a day that didn't go well?
He goes into the woods and enjoys the sounds and sights of the huge living machine
What does Toby tell Ben happened to Lenny the lizard?
Toby tells him he has died
What point of view is the story written in?
Third person.
Describe the word "baffled"
a. bewildered/confused
b. explain
c. encourage
a. Bewildered, confused
Describe Mrs. Tibbets?
She's calm, laidback and loves nature/animals just like Ben.
What Mrs. Tibbets tell Ben NEVER to do while he is at her house?
To NEVER go near the rattlesnakes
How might the woods setting influence Ben to confess to Mrs. Tibbets about the snakes?
In the woods, Ben is more relaxed so it was easier for him to confess.