The House of Dies Drear Chapters 5-9

How did Thomas come into contact with Mr. Pluto for the first time?

• Mr. Pluto was invited to dinner with the family

• Thomas walked over some wood planks in the forest.

• Mr. Pluto helped Thomas set up his bedroom furniture.

• Thomas was searching for the floor plans to the new house.

What surprised Thomas about Mr. Pluto?

• He didn't realize Mr. Pluto was so old.

• He didn't understand why Mr. Pluto was so fast and strong.

• He forgot that Mr. Pluto was staying on the property.

• He forgot that Mr. Pluto was educated and very intelligent.

What did Mr. Small question Mr. Pluto about?

• Why he scared Thomas.

• Where he can find a locksmith in town.

• What the original name is of the Dies Drear house.

• How Pesty can rider the horse if something is wrong with its legs.

Thomas is peeved that Mr. Pluto is doing so much for them. What does the word peeved mean?

• curous

• angry

• concerned

• excited

What is the house mostly a symbol of?

• mystery

• family

• money

• fantasy

According to Pluto, why did he chase Thomas?

• He thought Thomas stole something from him.

• He heard Thomas call him a bad name.

• He thought Thomas was someone else.

• He was angry that Thomas disturbed him.

Why did Mr. Small have to buy a new lock?

• Thomas busted through the door and broke it.

• Mr. Small needed one because he bought a new safe.

• Thomas wanted a working lock for his bedroom door.

• Mrs. Small wanted to put an extra lock on the back door.

What struck Mr. Small as unusual about Mr. Pluto's appearance?

• He didn't realize how old Mr. Pluto was.

• He wondered why he was wearing gloves.

• He was surprised that he wasn't wearing red.

• He was shocked by his old fashioned clothing.

Which special treat was Thomas given for his birthday?

• birthday cake

• hot chocolate

• black coffee

• coffee ice cream

Why did Thomas want to move the chair in his room?

• He couldn't sleep with it facing away from him.

• The chair blocked the light from the standing lamp.

• He thought it was Mr. Pluto's chair and wanted to move it to the hall.

• The chair was blue and green plaid and it didn't' match his bed cover.