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 conclusion 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 behavior.

Read these sentences from paragraph 26.

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

These sentences suggest that Princess things 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 things to the dump?"

• D. "He's getting 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.