Characters
a parrot
school
What is a taxi in the story?
a vehicle that takes Tom home from school.
She pulled up to the front of the house and brought Tom into the house. He was excited about seeing his new pet parrot, Percy. Mrs. Judd went back and drove away. What was Mrs. Judd driving?
a taxi
Where do the parents work?
at home.
How many children are there in the family?
one
Tom is speaking with Mrs. Judd in the beginning of the story. Why is Tom excited?
His family is getting a new pet parrot.
What does the word patient mean?
to wait quietly for something to happen without complaining.
Every time Mom answers the phone, no one is there. Tom answers the doorbell, but no one is at the door. The taxi beeps, but it is not time for school. What can we infer about Tom's family?
Frustrated
"Buzzzzzzzzz!!" said Percy at midnight. Where is the family?
What are the parents names?
Mom and Dad
What two things does the family need to do to get Percy to talk?
Be very patient and talk to him a lot.
What is the definition of chatter?
to talk rapidly.
Two strange men ran out of the front door in a hurry. Inside, there were bags on the floor filled with jewelry, the computer and Dad's golf clubs. What can we infer?
Burglars were in the house trying to rob the family.
The family sees the Burglars running out of the house, where are they?
The front of the house.
Who are the 4 main characters in the story?
Tom, Percy, Mom and Dad
Why did the parents wake up around midnight?
Percy was making an alarm clock noise.
What is the definition of siren?
A device that makes a prolonged sound as a signal or warning.
It's Monday during the workday, Tom is at school and Mom and Dad are home. Percy is making a lot of noise. What can you infer about Mom and Dad?
They are not getting any work done.
Name all of the characters in the story
Percy, Tom, Mom, Dad, Mrs. Judd, 3 Burglars
What is the Climax or Turning Point in this story?
The Burglars are running out of the house because Percy was making siren noises.
What is the definition of squawked? Who squawked in the story?
To make a harsh loud noise (a bird); Percy
"Clever Boy" said Mom. "Hello, Hello" said Dad. "Pretty Boy, Pretty Boy" said Tom. Percy is silent. What can you infer is happening at this moment in the house?
The family is trying to get Percy to talk.
Where are Mom and Dad while they are speaking with Percy the first time?
the kitchen