The World According to Humphrey

Why are the Thomases always yelling?

• They do not hear well.

• They stay in different parts of the house.

• They cannot agree on which television shows to watch.

• They cannot hear each other over the sound of the television.

What does the idiom at the crack of dawn mean in the text below?

At the crack of dawn, DeeLee tiptoed into the room. . . .

• very late at night

• as the clock struck noon

• very early in the morning

• as soon as the TV was turned on

At first, how does everyone in the Thomas family feel when the television stops working?

• curious

• embarrassed

• relieved

• upset

What does the idiom get it over with mean in the sentence below?

"We'll clean his cage and get it over with."

• turn it upside down

• perform an activity twice

• enjoy an activity together

• complete an unpleasant task

What is the MAIN theme of the passage?

• Hamsters are smart and make great pets.

• No one should watch television while eating.

• Teachers should not send pets home from school.

• Families should spend more time doing things together.

Which phrase below BEST describes the narrator of this passage?

• first person, A.J.

• first-person, Humphrey

• third-person, Mr. Thomas

• third-person, not a story character

What is funny about the sentences below?

Mostly, I like cartoon shows. Sometimes they have mice and rabbits and other interesting rodents, although I've never seen a hamster show. Yet.

• It is not an accurate description of cartoons on TV.

• It describes TV shows from an adult's point of view.

• It describes TV shows from a hamster's point of view.

• It describes the funniest scenes from some favorite cartoons.

What is Humphrey's Big Idea?

• to finish a maze

• to unplug the television

• to escape from his cage

• to watch a wrestling match

What is the FIRST thing that happens after the television stops working?

• The Thomas family plays card games.

• The Thomas children go outside to play.

• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas tell the children stories.

• Garth comes over to help take care of Humphrey.

What is one message that this passage conveys?

• Families should watch more TV.

• Students should do their best in school.

• Friends should work out their differences.

• You should learn about your friends' families.