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 Jacob 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 own a dog.

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means —

• spoke in a confused way

• acted out in an amusing way

• made 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 paragraphs 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.

Read these sentences from paragraph 26.

“Smart kid,” the girl said. “You should be a detective.”

These sentences suggest that Princess thinks that —

• Roddy shouldn’t waste 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.