A Summer's Reading Basic questions

Why does George enjoy night time the most?

• He can go to the shops.

• He can go to the park to get some privacy.

• He can avoid Mr. Cattanzara.

• He can stay at home.

Who does George live with?

• His mother and sister.

• His sister.

• His father and sister.

• His sister and brother.

Where does the story take place?

• London
• Boston
• New York City
• Paris

Why did George quit school?

• George ran out of patience with his teachers.

• George didn't like people telling him what to do.

• The other students were younger than George.

• George had to work to support his family.

When Mr. Cattanzara asks George how he is spending his time, what does George say?

• George says that he is going back to school.

• George says that he has started a new job.

• George ignores Mr. Cattanzara and doesn't answer him.

• George says that he is reading about a hundred books in the summer.

How does Sophie's attitude toward George change?

• She is mad at him and argues with him.

• She takes him out for diner.

• She tells their father about the change.

• She is proud of him and gives him allowance.

What does George do to avoid meeting Mr. Cattanzara in the street?

• He pretends not to see him.

• He doesn't walk past his house anymore.

• He doesn't avoid him.

• He doesn't go out at all.

How does George feel about the people in his neighborhood?

• He doesn't like or dislike them
• he loves them
• he dislikes them
• He doesn't know them well enough

Tick the TWO correct answers about the setting of the story.

• There are many trees in the neighborhood.
• The residents of the neighborhood are rich.
• The sidewalks are broken.
• The story takes place in the summer.
• The residents stay inside to keep cool.

At the beginning of the story George ( - ).

• studies at night school
• hangs around the house
• plays ball games
• has an interesting job