Dear Mr. Henshaw Novel Test

Who is the main character in this story?

• Mr. Henshaw

• Leigh Botts

• Bobby Botts

• Bandit Botts

What state is the setting of the story?

• Wyoming

• Nevada

• California

• Oregon

Who got lost in the Sierra Mountains during a snowstorm?

• a dog

• a lunchbox

• a quilted jacket

• a journal

How did Leigh solve the lunchbag problem?

• He had his dog guard it.

• He started buying his lunch.

• He caught the thief.

• He constructed an alarm.

Why do you think Leigh's parents got divorced?

• Mom wanted to live at the beach.

• Leigh's dog was too naughty.

• Dad was away from home too much.

• Mom worked too much.

Why do you think Leigh wanted to enter the Young Writers contest?

• He wanted the $100 prize.

• He really wanted to meet a famous author.

• He wanted his dad to notice him.

• The teacher demanded that he do it.

What did Leigh's dad get him for Christmas?

• a new dog

• a new lunchbox

• a new jacket

• a new truck

Leigh was able to catch the thief with his lunchbox alarm.

• True

• False

What is the author's purpose in writing this book? Check all that apply.

• To teach us how to write letters.

• To talk to us about divorce.

• To inform us of ways to work through emotions.

• To entertain readers.

What is the meaning of the idiom, "keep your nose clean"?

• blow your nose more often

• You need to wash your face

• Stay out of trouble

• Get out of here