Leap Year Birthday

What is Leroy's problem in this story?

• Leroy's friends don't want to celebrate his birthday.
• Leroy's mom tells him he has to wait to celebrate his birthday.
• Leroy doesn't have a birthday since he was born on leap day.
• Leroy doesn't know why his birthday comes only once every four years.

Which word best describes Leroy?

• scary
• mean
• curious
• sleepy

How are Leroy and his mom the same?

• They both think they are time travelers.
• The both have leap day birthdays.
• They each plan a surprise party for the other.
• They both love each other.

Where does this story take place?

• at Leroy's house and the library
• at Leroy's house and the park
• at the library and the movie theater
• at the library and the park

Why does Leroy's mom suggest they go to the library?

• so Leroy can learn more about leap day
• so Leroy can return an overdue book
• so Leroy can spend some time with his favorite librarian
• so Leroy can research more about birthdays around the world

Read this sentence: "I'm trying to comprehend it, but I'm only two years old," he said. What does comprehend mean?

• to think of something again
• to smile brightly
• to understand
• to explain clearly

What happens at the end of the story?

• Leroy passes his test at school about leap day.
• Leroy's friends throw him a surprise party.
• Leroy's mom takes him for ice cream for his birthday.
• Leroy's dad buys him a new bike for his birthday.

Which of the following is an opinion about leap day?

• Leap day happens once every four years.
• Leap day is the best day for a birthday.
• Leap day is February 29th.
• Leap days create years with 366 days.

Which word best describes Leroy's mom?

• impatient
• hilarious
• scary
• loving

What is another word for confounded?

• wondered
• grasped
• confused
• explained