Comprehension 1
What happens when Jiichan comes to the city? page 324
He does not know where he is.
What does the word rude mean in the sentence below?
It is rude to speak too loud.
Not polite
Why does the truck driver honk his horn at Jiichan? Page 324
To make Jiichan move out of the way
Which word BEST describes the feeling created by the illustration on page 327? Anger, excitement, fear, or loneliness?
Loneliness
Why were the trees in the park chopped down? page 326
To make room for the shops and restaurants
What does the word applause mean in the sentence below?
The actor liked the applause.
Clapping
Why does Jiichan clap two wooden blocks together? page 328 and 329
To tell the children he is there to tell stories
Describes what you learn from the illustration on page 333.
The townspeople are very excited about the television, but Jiichan is less so.
What happened when the poor boy was the only child to come to the park? page 336
Jiichan told the boy's favorite story.
What does the word rickety mean in the sentence below?
This rickety ladder is unsafe.
Weak and shaky
Why did Jiichan stop telling stories so many years ago? Page 334
The children stopped coming to see him.
Which word BEST describes the feeling created by the illustration on page 340? Calmness, sadness, excitement, or surprise?
Calmness
Why does Jiichan's wife turn off the television at the end of the story? page 341
She is going to make candy for Jiichan.
What does the word vacant mean in the sentence below?
We play in the vacant field.
Empty
Why does Jiichan decide to make his rounds at the start of the story? Page 320-322
He says that he has been thinking about how much he missed going on his rounds.
Why does Jiichan tell his wife that he will need twice the amount of sweets at the end of the story? page 341
He asks for twice the amount of sweets because so many people came to hear his stories. He will need more candies for more people.
What does the word blurry mean in the sentence below?
If Sam does not wear his glasses, everything looks blurry.
Not clear