Vocabulary
What word would you use if you are celebrating a holiday?
FESTIVE
What did Ramona and Beezus' mom make for dinner that they did not like?
Tongue
How do the parents feel during the dinner the girls' made?
Surprised that the food tastes good
What word means to feel worried? Sometimes you feel this in your stomach or your hands may shake.
anxious
What spice did the girls use on the chicken?
Chili powder
Who are the main characters in the story?
Ramona, Beezus, Mr. Quimby, and Mrs. Quimby
What is another word for "said"? It starts with the letter "R"
remarked
What word means foods to that you mix together?
INGREDIENTS
Why do Ramona and Beezus behave really well in the beginning of the story?
They are hoping their parents will forget about dinner.
What is the setting of the story?
The Quimby house
If you think someone should try something new, what is another word for "suggest"
recommend
What word means to be stressed? You may feel this in your shoulders.
TENSE
How do the girls decide what the "red specks" are that Mrs. Quimby uses on the chicken?
They unscrew the spice jars and sniff
How do Mrs. Pellegrino and Miss Nilsen feel about winter?
cross
What did Mr. Quimby not know before he agreed to clean the kitchen?
The girls had made a mess
How would you feel if you weren't prepared to take a test?
anxious