Night of the Spadefoot Toads

What do we know about Ben at the beginning of the story?

• He moved from Alaska

• He moved to Massachusetts

• He feels like he's been at school forever

• He has a lot of friends

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On page 13 of the book, Jenny is described as a "book sponge". What do they mean by that?

• It's a figure of speech, meaning she soaks up books like a sponge

• She cleans the books at the end of the day

• She's a type of sea creature in a book

• She doesn't ever read

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On page 51, Ben wants to go to the party, but thinks one thing could happen. What is it?

• He could actually have fun

• He could win a door prize

• He may get sick from eating too much cake

• He may become best friends with Danny

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Why does Ben call Toby?

• He wants to invite him to Massachusetts

• Most of his classmates seem angry he didn't go to the party

• He forgot his favorite book and wants Toby to send it to him

• He wants Toby to tell his old teacher hi

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Why does Ben open the snake cage when he has been told not to go near it?

• Boys will be boys

• He wants to test Mrs. Tibbets' patience

• He is curious about what's in the cage, then forgets Mrs. Tibbets' warning

• He needs the cage for a project

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What does Mrs. Tibbets' classroom tell you about her as a teacher and a person?

• Her classroom is relaxed, yet there is a sense of mutual respect, which is her personality: kind and respectful

• She probably needs to find something else to do

• She's mad and mean

• She lets kids do whatever they want to do

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How does Ben react after he learns that Mrs. Tibbets doesn't want to stop Tabitha from selling the land?

• He cries and goes home

• He gets angry and vows to get revenge

• He tells Mrs. Tibbets she doesn't care about the Toads

• He sends an email to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Program

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Why is Ben worried about Mrs. Tibbets?

• He thinks she will move away

• He thinks she will lose her job

• He's worried she will be in trouble even though he let the snakes out

• He thinks she is going to be mad at him for what he's done

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What is significant about the incident on the bus?

• Ben says Ryan is his friend

• Frankie says he is moving

• Danny laughs at Ryan's joke instead of agreeing with Frankie

• Someone falls out of their seat

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What does "it's all up to the Overtoad now" mean?

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