Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble
How does Mr. Tanen feel at the beginning of the story?
Sad
Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young?
a) to sound like small children fighting
b) to sound like real kids talking
c) to sound like water was skirting
b) to sound like real kids talking
Which sentence BEST describes Gabriela when she was a little girl?
a) She was curious
b) she loved sports
c) wanted to live in America
a) She was curious
Why did the author most likely write this story?
a) to teach about sign making
b) to make readers laugh
c) to persuade readers to buy a sign
b) to make readers laugh
How is Dex Different from the other dogs at the Beginning of the story?
Dex is shorter, and slower.
What best describes Mr. Tanen's problem?
There isn't enough money for the playground?
"He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block. "
What does this sentence say about Luke?
How hard he practices.
Why did Gabriela like to play school with the other children in her village?
she enjoyed teaching
Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?
a) ENTER
b) NO SCHOOL TODAY
c) PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS
b) NO SCHOOL TODAY
Which best describes Cleevis at the BEGINNING OF THE STORY.
a) mean
b) helpful
c) brave
a) mean
How does Mr. Tanen feel when Kaylee and Alex give him the jar of money?
a) Angry that Kaylee and Alex brought him the money.
b) Happy that the playground will be built
c) Sad that there isn't enough money in the jar.
c) Sad that there isn't enough money in the jar.
What happens BEFORE Luke plays in the game?
a) Luke Strikes out.
b) Nicky hits a home run.
c) Franky has to go to his aunt's
c) Franky has to go to his aunt's
Why did Gabriela make Pedro learn the alphabet?
she wanted to help him tell his stories.
Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING SIGN?
a) at the school
b) at the fountain
c) at the swimming pool
b) at the fountain
What is DEX'S Main problem?
He wants to be a hero
Which best describes Kaylee and Alex?
a) afraid
b) helpful
c) mean
d) thankful
b) helpful
How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?
sad
Which of these would Gabriela probably enjoy reading the most?
a) a dictionary
b) a poem about birds
c) a magazine about science
b) a poem about birds
What might have happened if the signmaker had seen Norman painting the BUY A PRESENT sign?
a) he would have scolded Norman
b) He would have bought Norman a gift
c) He would have tried to think of other funny signs to make.
a) he would have scolded Norman
What happens AFTER Dex gets his hero suit?
he helps a young dog cross the street
What happens after Mr. Tanen puts up the signs?
The whole town comes to Mr. Tanen's Auction.
What does Luke do AFTER Franky comes back?
He sits on the curb.
"The baby chicks are saying peep, peep, peep."
What do you imagine?
a) how something looks?
b) how something sounds?
b) how something sounds?
How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly signs?
a) He lets the reader guess.
b) He uses pictures to show it.
c) he uses words to tell about it.
b) He uses pictures to show it.
How is Cleevis DIFFERENT from the dogs he plays with?
only Cleevis gets stuck in a tree