Peter Meets Wendy
What does the word "sew" mean in the sentence: "Wendy sewed Peter's shadow back on"?
A. To cut something
B. To attach fabric using a needle and thread
C. To wash something
D. To glue something together
Answer: B. To attach fabric using a needle and thread
Which sentence from the story best explains what it means when Peter had a sinking feeling in line 20?
A. "What a funny address!"
B. "Peter had a sinking feeling."
C. "For the first time he felt that perhaps it was a funny address."
D. "No, it isn't."
Answer: C. "For the first time he felt that perhaps it was a funny address."
What is the Scarecrow’s main concern when Dorothy first meets him?
A. He is worried about falling down.
B. He wants a heart.
C. He wants a brain.
D. He is lost and needs help.
Answer: C. He wants a brain.
What does the word "earnestly" mean in the sentence: "While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the odd, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her"?
A. Nervous
B. Very Interested
C. Fearfully
D. Confused
Answer: B. Very Interested
What does “rely” mean in the context of Peter and Wendy’s relationship?
A. To trust or depend on someone.
B. To ask for permission.
C. To teach someone how to do something.
D. To reject help from someone.
Answer: A. To trust or depend on someone.
Which of Wendy’s character traits most contribute to the final outcome of the story?
A. Wendy is very curious and asks a lot of questions.
B. Wendy is shy and sensitive and becomes upset easily.
C. Wendy wants to help Peter with his problem.
D. Wendy thinks fairies are not real and Peter is a dream.
Answer: C. Wendy wants to help Peter with his problem.
How does Peter feel when he tries to stick his shadow back on with soap?
A. He feels excited.
B. He feels violent.
C. He feels frustrated.
D. He feels confident.
Answer: C. He feels frustrated.
Which sentence best explains how Dorothy helps the Scarecrow?
A. “She gives him food.”
B. “She tells him how to find his way.”
C. “She helps him down from the pole.”
D. “She gives him a brain.”
Answer: C. “She helps him down from the pole.”
How does Dorothy show she is helpful?
A. She runs away from the Scarecrow.
B. She has Toto bark at the Scarecrow.
C. She lifts the Scarecrow off the pole.
D. She leaves the Scarecrow behind.
Answer: C. She lifts the Scarecrow off the pole.
What does the word “symbolize” mean in Peter’s Shadow?
A. To represent or stand for something else.
B. To describe a personal feeling.
C. To show how something works.
D. To change the appearance of something.
Answer: A. To represent or stand for something else.
What does Wendy’s decision to sew Peter's shadow on reveal about her character?
A. She is very helpful.
B. She doesn’t like Peter.
C. She is eager to find her own shadow.
D. She thinks he is being silly.
Answer: A. She is very helpful.
What is the best summary of the events in Peter's Shadow?
A. Peter’s shadow is lost, and he asks Wendy for help.
B. Peter’s shadow won't stick back on, and Wendy sews it back on.
C. Peter gets angry with his shadow, so Wendy teaches him how to sew.
D. Peter’s shadow causes trouble, so Wendy helps him get it under control.
Answer: B. Peter’s shadow won't stick back on, and Wendy sews it back on.
What does Dorothy’s interaction with the Scarecrow suggest about her character?
A. She is only focused on her own journey.
B. She is caring and willing to help others.
C. She is afraid of talking scarecrows.
D. She is eager to continue on her way without delay.
Answer: B. She is caring and willing to help others.
What is the best theme of "How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow"?
A. Friendship helps overcome challenges.
B. Intelligence is the most important trait.
C. Scarecrows are dangerous.
D. Working alone is better than having friends.
Answer: A. Friendship helps overcome challenges.
The Scarecrow, who wants to be smarter, are joining Dorothy on her journey.
A. is
B. were
C. be
D. correct as is
Answer: A. is
Why does Wendy’s sewing of Peter’s shadow symbolize a special bond between them?
A. It shows Wendy’s caring nature.
B. It shows that Peter relies on others.
C. It shows Wendy’s independence.
D. It shows Peter’s frustration.
Answer: A. It shows Wendy’s caring nature.
Which detail from the story shows Peter’s reliance on others?
A. “Don't have a mother.”
B. “He tried to stick in on with soap from the bathroom, but that also failed.”
C. “How awful!.”
D. “I was crying because I can't get my shadow to stick on.”
Answer: D. “I was crying because I can't get my shadow to stick on.”
Which two sentences best summarize Dorothy Meets the Scarecrow?
A. Dorothy meets a scarecrow in a cornfield and helps him down from a pole.
B. Dorothy and the Scarecrow continue on their way to find the Tin Man.
C. The Scarecrow and Dorothy are both eager to visit the Wizard.
D. Dorothy learns that the Scarecrow wishes he had a brain, so they journey together.
Answer:
A. Dorothy meets a scarecrow in a cornfield and helps him down from a pole.
D. Dorothy learns that the Scarecrow wishes he had a brain, so they journey together.
Which two sentences belong in a summary of "How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow"?
A. Dorothy and the Scarecrow meet a Tin Man who needs help.
B. Dorothy helps the Scarecrow off the pole.
C. The Scarecrow wishes he had a heart.
D. Dorothy tells Scarecrow of her journey toward the Emerald City to find the Great Oz.
E. The Scarecrow is afraid of Toto, but Dorothy is not.
Answers:
B. Dorothy helps the Scarecrow off the pole.
D. Dorothy tells Scarecrow of her journey toward the Emerald City to find the Great Oz.
The shadow that Peter lost are very important to him.
A. was very important
B. is very important
C. were very important
D. correct as is
Answer: B. is very important