"Masterpiece" Part 1

When James' father comes to his birthday party, the author writes, "James's whole face lit up. Dad! You came!" From this quote you can infer...

• James was nervous that his father showed up.

• James was excited to see his father.

• James was disappointed his father was late.

• James was glad the party would be over soon.

Why does the author explain that the beetles use a staple to play horseshoes with?

• to show how small the beetles are.

• to show that the beetles are competitive insects.

• to prove that the beetles belong.

• to explain why the beetles live under the sink.

Who is Edith's husband?

• Uncle Albert

• James

• Mr. Pompaday

• Denny

Why does James's father want to take him to the Met?

• To see the New York Mets play a baseball game.

• He wants James to meet his friend Denny.

• James's father wants to show him art similar to Marvin's.

• So that Ms. Balcony can show them a book of artwork.

Who was Albrecht Durer?

• A famous German artist and painter.

• An artist friend of James's father.

• The author of a book on artwork.

• The original owner of the pen and ink set that James got for his birthday.

Which of the following characters are beetles? (Choose all that apply)

• Elaine

• Marvin

• James

• Denny

• Edith

How does Marvin ride hidden to the Met?

• He is in James's backpack.

• He hides in James's hair.

• He rides on James's finger.

• He stands in James's shirt pocket.

Why did Marvin go to James's room in the first place?

• He wanted to give James a birthday present.

• He wanted to see James's new pen and ink set.

• He wanted to return a lost pearl.

• He was looking for a midnight snack.

In the sentence, "Mama, Uncle Albert and Marvin slowly ambled home, where everyone greeted them joyfully." The world ambled mostly means:

• drove

• walked

• swam

• ran

What were James's parents reactions when he came home the following morning after spending the night in James's room?

• They were relieved to have him home after worrying all night.

• They did not even realize he was gone because everyone was asleep.

• They knew Marvin would be okay because he is a smart insect

• They were mad at him for not calling them and telling them where he was.