The Cricket in Times Square

How is the setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?

• Chester moves to New York for a new job.
• Chester searches New York for another cricket.
• Chester is accidentally brought to New York City.
• Chester goes to New York to look for Tucker Mouse.

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According to the story, how is the relationship between cats and mice in the city DIFFERENT than in the country?

• Their relationship is the same in both places.
• They are enemies in the country, but not in the city.
• They are enemies in the cities, but not in the country.
• They share habitats in the city, but not in the country.

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How did Chester get to New York from Connecticut?

• in a picnic basket
• a matchbox
• a backpack
• a taxicab

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What made Chester feel better about being in a new and strange place?

• the matchbox
• Times Square
• a familiar star
• a friend like Tucker

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Was Chester afraid of Harry when he first met him?

• Yes
• no

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What is Chester's special talent?

• He can jump high
• He can make music
• He can jump far
• He can make Moris Code

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How does Chester change Mama's mind about him?

• He played a song that Papa once sang to her.
• He snuggled up against her hand.
• He chirped happily for her.
• He told her he was sorry.

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Why does Mario have to earn $2.00 before Chester can get out of his cage?

• He needs to pay back the money Harry stole.
• He needs to pay back the money that Tucker ate.
• He needs to pay back the money Chester stole.
• He needs to pay back the money Chester ate.

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What kind of music do the Bellini's love the most?

• Violins
• Rock N' Roll
• Opera
• Jazz

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Near the end of the story, Chester is feeling very unhappy. Why is he feeling this way?

• He doesn't like the smell of the city.
• He misses his home in the meadow.
• He wants to eat leaves.
• He sees that fall is coming.

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