Arnie the Doughnut Quiz

What did Arnie think that people did with doughnuts from the doughnut shop?

• He thought they were taken to school for teachers.

• He thought they were taken home to be house guests.

• He thought they would be eaten.

• He thought they would be decorations for parties.

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Which of these best shows one of the themes in Arnie the Doughnut?

• Doughnuts with chocolate and sprinkles are the best.

• People who eat doughnuts are mean and horrible.

• You never know where and when you might find a friend!

• Doughnuts make great pets.

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Why was it important for Arnie to talk to the baker and the other doughnuts about being eaten?

• He wanted to use the phone

• He thought he should have been sold for more money.

• He wanted to have the bakery send more doughnuts.

• He needed to warn the others, but realized he was the only one who didn't know the truth.

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Arnie had to take a "crash course" in obedience. What does that phrase mean?

• He had to take a quick class to learn the rules.

• He had to take a class on how to crash into things.

• He got in trouble for chewing on things.

• He took an acting class so he would seem more like a dog.

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What does Arnie's story have that is very similar to a drama?

• Interesting characters

• Dialogue (characters speaking)

• Well-described settings

• All of the above

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What changes Mr. Bing's point of view on doughnuts?

• His last doughnut gave him a stomach ache

• Arnie the Doughnut talks to him and wants to live and not be eaten.

• Doughnuts got really expensive and he couldn't buy them anymore.

• His new dog does not like doughnuts.

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What is special and interesting about the illustrations presented in Arnie the doughnut?

• They support the story, but also give extra, funny thoughts and text.

• They have sprinkles.

• They used photographs of real doughnuts, even though it is a fiction story.

• They did not include many illustrations, so you have to use your imagination more.

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Which of these supports the theme of working together to solve a problem?

• Arnie tries to talk to the other doughnuts that were made on the same day.

• Arnie gives up, lays down on the plate, and prepares to be eaten.

• Arnie and Mr. Bing make lists to see how Arnie could stay and not be wasted.

• Mr. Bing chose Arnie out of the doughnut shop display case.

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What is the genre of this story?

• Non-fiction, persuasive

• Fiction, fantasy

• Fiction, realistic

• Poetry

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