The Cricket in Times Square - Chapters 01-02

What is the main character's name?

• Mario

• Luigi

• Wario

• Bowser

• Donkey Kong

Why didn't Paul, the train conductor, receive his change from buying a newspaper?

• He couldn't hear Mario shouting about the change.

• He was about to be late for his train.

• He was being kind and left it on purpose.

• He tricked Mario into receiving less money than he owed.

Read the following line from the story:

It was like a quick stroke across the strings of a violin, or like a harp that has been plucked suddenly.

The lines above contain an example of a—

• character.

• simile.

• title.

• conclusion.

Read the following line from the story:

It was like a quick stroke across the strings of a violin, or like a harp that has been plucked suddenly.

Why are Mario and Tucker so mystified by the sound?

• It was not supposed to come until later.

• The sound was very irritating to them.

• It reminded them of New York City.

• The sound was very unexpected.

Read the following line from the story:

It was like a quick stroke across the strings of a violin, or like a harp that has been plucked suddenly.

So what was making the sound?!

• Donkey Kong!

• King Kong!

• Ms. Rhoads!

• a violin!

• a cricket!

Which word best describes how Mama Bellini feels about having Mario having a cricket as a pet?

• supportive

• hesitant

• emotional

• pleased

How would YOU feel about having a cricket as a pet?

Look at the triple Venn Diagram. Which phrase below could go in the red space?

• want a cricket as a pet

• parents

• live in New York City

• mouse

How was your winter break?