The Cricket in Times Square - Chapter 8

The _____ judge was known for his honesty and fair treatment of everyone who entered his courtroom.

• forlorn

• honorable

• sternly

Since Anne was grounded, she felt _____ without the company of her friends.

• forlorn

• honorable

• sternly

With a clear voice, the president of the company spoke _____ to his employees about showing up to work on time or finding another job.

• forlorn

• honorable

• sternly

What happened while Chester Cricket was dreaming?

• Chester accidentally ate a two-dollar bill.

• The newsstand was robbed.

• Tucker Mouse poured water on him.

• Chester drooled all over his matchbox bed.

When Chester showed Tucker the half-eaten $2 dollar bill, he said the Bellini’s barely made that much in how many days?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What plans did Tucker Mouse come up with so that Chester doesn't get in trouble?

Select all that apply.

• Chester should pack his bags and go to California.

• Put Scotch tape along the edge and pass it off as a one-dollar bill.

• Chester should eat the rest of the bill so the Bellinis will never know what happened.

• Frame the janitor who cleans the station.

• Make it look like a thief came in the night.

Tucker told Chester to eat the rest of the money so no one would know what happened to it. Why didn't Chester want to do that?

• He knew it was dishonest.

• He didn't want the Bellinis to blame each other for losing it.

What did Chester do to wake up Tucker who was sleeping peacefully in his cage?

• Hollered his name over and over

• Chirped furiously and as loud as he knew how

• Jumped on the cage and rang the tiny bell furiously

• Crawled in the cage and shook Tucker

Where did Mario hope to go swimming that day?

• Central Park Pool

• At his friend’s house

• At the local YMCA

• At Coney Island

What did Mama and Papa Bellini decide Mario had to do?

Select 2 correct answers.

• pay the money back

• stay in his room for a week

• keep Chester Cricket in the cage

• sell his toys to make money