Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars Comprehension Test
Authored by Lateia Kelly
English
2nd Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz assesses second-grade reading comprehension skills through questions about the children's book "Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars" by Cynthia Rylant. The questions focus on literal comprehension, requiring students to recall specific details and events from the story. Students need strong reading comprehension abilities to identify key story elements including character actions, settings, plot sequence, and specific details like numbers and dialogue. The questions test students' ability to distinguish between what did and did not happen in the story, understand character motivations, and follow the chronological sequence of events. This level of detailed comprehension questioning is appropriate for second-grade students who are developing their ability to read chapter books independently and demonstrate understanding through multiple-choice responses. Created by Lateia Kelly, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 2. This comprehension quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to evaluate students' understanding after reading this popular early chapter book. Teachers can use this quiz as a follow-up activity after guided reading sessions, independent reading assignments, or read-aloud experiences with the book. The detailed questions make it particularly valuable for checking comprehension during reading workshop rotations or as homework to reinforce reading skills at home. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.2.1, which requires students to ask and answer questions about key details in a text, and RL.2.3, which focuses on describing how characters respond to major events and challenges in stories.
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where were some of the places Mr. Putter and Tabby could sleep?
Click all the places that answer the question. This has more than 1 answer.
in cars
in chairs
in the classroom
in Mrs. Teaberry's House
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why couldn't Mr. Putter go to sleep?
He was excited to see what Mrs. Teaberry was making tomorrow.
He's stomach was grumbling.
Tabby couldn't sleep.
Mrs. Teaberry called him to talk.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How many jelly rolls did Mr. Putter eat?
12 jelly rolls
15 jelly rolls
31 jelly rolls
21 jelly rolls
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What did the notes Mrs. Teaberry sent always say?
Are you home?
Want to go for a walk?
Are you hungry?
Are you coming over?
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Since Mr. Putter couldn't sleep what did he decide to do?
Go to the kitchen to eat more jelly rolls.
Go for a walk around the neighborhood.
Go in a rocket ship to the stars.
Go to Mrs. Teaberry's house.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What did Mr. Putter tell Tabby he always wanted to do when he was a boy?
Ride a rocket ship.
Ride in a car.
Ride the train.
Ride a bike.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.3.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why was Mrs. Teaberry up so late?
Baking more jelly rolls.
Zeke stomach was grumbling.
Mrs. Teaberry's stomach was grumbling.
Mrs. Teaberry was hungry.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
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