Officer Buckle and Gloria Comprehension Practice

What did Officer Buckle's audiences do before Gloria joined him?

• always followed his safety tips

• paid attention to everything he said

• never listened and sometimes snored

What funny thing does Gloria do when Officer Buckle tells the children to wipe up spills?

• stands on her head

• sleeps on the stage

• sits still and pays attention

Why does Officer Buckle think the children in the audience are laughing?

• his safety tips are so funny

• someone is passing around a funny note

• Gloria is sitting still and paying attention.

Why do so many students send thank-you letters to Officer Buckle?

• They enjoyed watching Gloria.

• They enjoyed learning about safety.

• They enjoyed the way he spoke with expression.

Why does Officer Buckle get a lot of phone calls asking him to give his speech?

• Word has spread about Gloria's funny act.

• Everyone knows he has added new tips to his list.

• Schools have been having more accidents than usual.

What funny thing does Gloria do when Officer Buckle takes her out for ice cream?

• throws a ball

• wears a silly hat

• writes her name for kids

What happens when Officer Buckle watches himself on the news?

• He decides to add more animals to his act.

• He puts a new safety tip on his bulletin board.

• He sees that everyone is watching Gloria instead of him.

Why does Officer Buckle say he will not give any more speeches?

• He is tired of giving speeches.

• He doesn't have any new safety tips to share.

• He is hurt that nobody looks at him during his speeches.

What happens when Gloria goes onstage by herself?

• She goes to sleep, and so does the audience.

• She whines and looks everywhere for Officer Buckle.

• She does tricks and makes the audience laugh and cheer.

Why does Officer Buckle write Safety Tip #101?

• because Claire is his real buddy

• because he and Gloria do their best as a team

• because Gloria will cause accidents when he is with her