Norman Bridwell and the Big Red Dog

Which sentence from the selection best helps the reader visualize what Clifford looks like?

• She told Bridwell to think of a story that would match that picture.

• This time when he drew more pictures, he made the dog as big as a house!

• In some countries Clifford's name isn't even Clifford.

• Clifford's image can also be seen on everything from puzzles to backpacks and clothes.

In paragraph 2, what does the word support mean?

• listen to

• think about

• take care of

• feel proud of

The author wrote this selection most likely to--

• teach the reader how to draw cartoons

• explain to the reader how to become famous

• amuse the reader with Bridwell's funny ideas

• tell the reader about a popular children's book author

Bridwell first got the idea for his books about Clifford--

• after he had a meeting with an editor

• when he was attending school as a child

• while he was taking art classes in New York

• after he had written other books for children

The character Emily Elizabeth in the Clifford books was named after Bridwell's --

• wife

• editor

• teacher

• daughter

Which words in paragraph 7 help the reader understand the meaning of rejection?

• have not been accepted

• that do not include

• speaks from experience

• like doing it

The author included paragraphs 5 and 6 mainly to show --

• what plans Bridwell has for Clifford in the future

• that Bridwell found success in television and film

• how Clifford has remained popular over the years

• why Clifford is loved by many children everywhere