Chapter 1
Why can't Jack's mom and dad come to the ball game?
They will be at the job.
Where is the setting in Chapter 2?
The ball game.
Where does Val go to look for Rex first?
Who saves the day?
Why does Jack want Rex to come?
Rex brings Jack good luck.
When Jack gets up to bat, what happens?
How does Val describe Rex at the hot dog stand?
A big tan dog.
Where was Rex?
Next to a kid up at bat.
What does Val mean when she says "Are you nuts?"
Is Val proud that Jack gets a hit?
Yes
Does the man at the hot dog stand lead Val to Rex. If not, where does he lead them?
No, he leads Val to a different dog.
Why does Jack look upset?
Because Rex will run with the kid up at bat.
Why do you think Val doesn't want Rex to go to the ball game?
Val thinks Rex will run off.
What is the problem in Chapter 2?
Rex runs off.
Name the second dog the hot dog man lead Val to.
A poodle
What does Jack assume will happen if Rex sees the ball?
He will get the ball and he will not let them have it back.
What did Jack promise Val he would do if Rex was bad?
Whose do you think is to blame for Rex running off? Why?
Val, she let go of the leash.
Who finds Rex in Chapter 3?
Jack.
What does the hot dog man give Rex?
A hot dog!