Ramona, Beezus, Mr. Quimby, Mrs. Quimby, the old man
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Why is Ramona so interested in the discussion between Beezus and her parents?
She is a curious girl; she wonders how the outcome of the argument will affect her.
200
What is Ramona's sister's name?
Beezus
200
What does "flounced" mean?
walked in an angry way; stomped
200
Why is everyone in the Quimby house in a grumpy mood?
Because it is rainy and cold outside and they are stuck inside.
200
How are the inside and the outside of the Quimby house ALIKE?
The inside is just as dreary as the outside.
200
What is Mr. Quimby's solution to the rainy day?
He takes the family out to dinner.
300
What is the name of the family cat?
Pickypicky
300
What does "ceaseless" mean?
not stopping; constant
300
What does Ramona's mother ask her to do?
Clean her room.
300
Why does Mrs. Quimby say that Beezus can not go to the sleepover?
Because she will come home exhausted and grouchy because she will not get enough sleep.
300
Why is Ramona upset about the man asking her if she is good to her mother?
She feels guilty because she wasn't always good.
400
Why is Mr. Quimby studying?
So that he can graduate from college and get a job that he likes.
400
What does "dismal" mean
dreary; gloomy
400
Why is Beezus upset?
Because she wants to go to a sleepover and her mother will not allow her to go.
400
How does the author show that Mr. and Mrs. Quimby are in a bad mood?
Mr. Quimby slams his pencil down; Mrs. Quimby pushes Pickypicky out the door; and she doesn't laugh when Mr. Quimby jokes that they can't afford to let the cat out.
400
Why do you think Beezus bothers to come out of her room if she isn't going to speak to anyone?
She wants everyone to see how angry she still is; or she wants to make everyone else as miserable as she is.
500
Who is the "hero" in the story?
The older gentleman at the restaurant.
500
What does "cross" mean?
grumpy; grouchy
500
Why does the stranger pay for the Quimby's meal at Whopperburger?
Because he thought they were a nice family and because he misses his children and grandchildren.
500
What does Ramona learn from the menu at Whopperburger?
She learns she is a good reader.
500
What does Ramona mean when she thinks that tomorrow they will begin all over again?
She means that they are happy right now, but tomorrow can bring new problems.