The
Cricket
in
Times
Square
100

What state was Chester born in?

Connecticut

100

What was Chester accidentally carried to Times Square in?

a picnic basket

100

Why does the sight of the star in the sky comfort Chester?

it is something familiar
100

a famous person

celebrity

100

outstanding in achievement

illustrious

200

What kind of song does Chester sing that proves to Mr. Smedley that he can play popular music?

a hymn

200

What does Mario see that is missing in the cash register that proves to him that Chester is gone for good?

the bell

200

What is Tucker doing that causes him to cause a crisis in the newsstand?

dancing

200

grouped closely together

clustered

200

nervous and confused

flustered

300

Who is the Greek god that Mr. Smedley compares Chester to?

Orpheus

300

Sai Fong tells Mario that crickets are _______.

good luck

300

Why does Mama change her mind about Chester and allow him to stay in the newsstand?

Chester chirps her favorite folk song.

300

became less strong or intense

subsided

300

levels arranged one above another

tiers

400

How is Chester's talent for playing a variety of music discovered?

Chester perfectly plays songs that were playing on the radio at the dinner party.

400

How does Chester's fame make him feel?

it makes him unhappy; he does not have as much fun and freedom as he did before

400

What are the three events that make Chester very upset?

1. September is beginning

2. a brown leaf blows into the newsstand

3. someone tries to steal his bell

400

showing concentration

intently

400

someone known, but not a close friend

acquaintance

500

What are the three things that Chester and Mario do together on Chester's last night in New York?

1. have supper

2. play games

3. Chester plays a private concert for Mario

500

an expression of rebuke or disapproval

reproach

500

a comfortable habit

niche

500

given over without resistance

resigned

500

sorrowful

pathetic

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