Princess for a Week

What is Roddy's reason for moving the doghouse soon after he overhears his mother's telephone conversation?

• He thinks repairing the doghouse will be a fun project. 
• He wants to spend time with Jason before a new dog keeps him too busy. 
• He is expecting to meet Princess on his way home with the doghouse. 
• He wants to show that he can be responsible enough to won a dog. 

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means-

• spoke in a confused way
• acted out in a amusing way
• make a polite suggestion
• moved at a slow pace

Which of these is a lesson Roddy learns in the story?

• Teamwork is important when trying to accomplish a goal. 
• Relying on good friends is helpful in difficult situations. 
• Drawing conclusions without enough information can lead to mistakes. 
• People should not judge others by their appearance.

In paragraph 16 and 19, Roddy's reaction to Princess shows that Roddy is-

• appreciative of her help
• disappointed with her efforts
• inspired by her ideas
• annoyed by her comments

How does Jacob know that the girl is telling the truth about being Princess?

• She is excited to hear that Roddy is getting a dog. 
• She offers to help the boys without being asked. 
• She points out that the doghouse is in need of repairs. 
• She is able to describe Roddy's bedroom.

"Smart kid," the girl said. "You should be a detective."
These sentences suggest that Princess thinks that -

• Roddy shouldn't waster his time working on the doghouse
• Roddy's observation was obvious
• Roddy is an intelligent person
• Roddy is a good listener

Which sentence best foreshadows what happens at the end of the story?

• "We might be doing all this work for nothing."
• "So Linda needs someone to take care of her own dog, Princess, for a week."
• "You taking that thing to the dump?"
• "He's getting a dog, and it's going to need a house."

Why does Princess become upset with Roddy?

• She is jealous of Roddy's friendship with Jacob.
• She thinks Roddy's idea to fix the doghouse is foolish. 
• She is offended that Roddy thought she would be a dog. 
• She is bothered that Roddy does not offer his room to her.