Princess For A Week

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

• A He thinks repairing the doghouse will be a fun project.

• B He wants to spend time with Jacob before a new dog keeps him too busy.

• C He is expecting to meet Princess on his way home with the doghouse.

• D He wants to show that he can be responsible enough to own a dog.

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means —

• F spoke in a confused way

• G acted out in an amusing way

• H made a polite suggestion

• J moved at a slow pace

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

• A Teamwork is important when trying to accomplish a goal.

• B Relying on good friends is helpful in difficult situations.

• C Drawing conclusions without enough information can lead to mistakes.

• D People should not judge others by their appearance.

In paragraphs 16 and 19, Roddy’s reaction to Princess shows that Roddy is —

• F appreciative of her help

• G disappointed with her efforts

• H inspired by her ideas

• J annoyed by her comments

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

• A She is excited to hear that Roddy is getting a dog.

• B She offers to help the boys without being asked.

• C She points out that the doghouse is in need of repairs.

• D 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 —“

• F Roddy shouldn’t waste his time working on the doghouse

• G Roddy’s observation was obvious

• H Roddy is an intelligent person

• J Roddy is a good listener

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

• A “We might be doing all this work for nothing.”

• B “So Linda needs someone to take care of her own dog, Princess, for a week.”

• C “You taking that thing to the dump?”

• D “He’s getting a dog, and it’s going to need a house.”

Why does Princess become upset with Roddy?

• F She is jealous of Roddy’s friendship with Jacob.

• G She thinks Roddy’s idea to fix the doghouse is foolish.

• H She is offended that Roddy thought she would be a dog.

• J She is bothered that Roddy does not offer his room to her.