Vocabulary
What does the word timber most likely mean in this sentence?
The ski lodge was made of timber.
a) steel
b) wood
c) concrete
d) sand
b) wood
In the beginning of the story, what is the BIGGEST problem that the mouse family faces?
a) feeling cold
b) getting wet
c) the cat
d) the wind
c) the cat
What was the effect of the merchant's visit?
a) The merchant had more money.
b) The mice had money for tools and materials.
c) The cat could not get the merchant.
d) The mice were able to buy a new house that was bigger.
b) The mice had money for tools and materials.
Which of these words means went after and brought back?
a) admired
b) huddled
c) fetched
d) loaned
c) fetched
Which sentence from the story best supports your answer from the first question?
a) When the wind blew, they flew all over the place.
b) But the worst thing of all was when the cat put his paw into the show and stretched out his claws.
c) The family huddled together at the toe end for safety.
d) Pa looked at them carefully to see who had the best ideas.
b) But the worst thing of all was when the cat put his paw into the show and stretched out his claws.
What are two materials that the mice use for their house?
The mice use cement and timbers for their house.
or
The mice use bricks and timbers for their house.
What is a synonym for merchant in this sentence?
The merchant opened a general store in the small town.
a) safety
b) builder
c) shelter
d) buyer
d) buyer
Which of these predictions can you make from reading the beginning of the story?
a) The mice will move to a new shoe.
b) The mice will become friends with the cat.
c) The mice will chase the cat away.
d) The mice will build a new house.
d) The mice will build a new house.
What was the effect of Uncle Jack and Aunt Jane hearing that the mice were building a new house?
The effect of Uncle Jack and Aunt Jane hearing about the new house was the mice family got new furniture.
What does the word observed mean in this sentence?
The scientists observed a comet in the night sky.
a) looked at
b) lifted up
c) wrote about
d) brought back
a) looked at
How do you know the shoe in the story is outside?
a) It is in the rain, snow, and sun.
b) The cat lives outside, too.
c) The mice are able to run from the cat.
d) It is where the mice live.
a) It is in the rain, snow, and sun.
What caused Sue and Pip to serve tea?
Sue and Pip served tea because the family came over for a celebration.
Which of these words means a raised place where people stand?
a) athlete
b) platform
c) gather
d) mumble
b) platform
Which mouse in the story drew the dream house?
a) Grandpa
b) Ma
c) Pa
d) Grandma
c) Pa
Write two examples from the story of characters working together.
1) Pip and Sue served tea.
2) The whole family designed the house together.