Lunch Money (Journeys)

How were Greg's comic books different than the ones found in stores?

• Greg drew with colored pencils.

• Greg's comic books were smaller and thicker.

• Greg's comic books were more expensive.

• Greg did not use speech bubbles.

What is the meaning of "word of mouth?"

• have a big mouth/loud

• give an exact quotation

• spread information by telling others

• stay silent/not speak

How does the author use italics in the story?

• They show what Greg is saying.

• They show what the comic book characters are thinking.

• They show what Greg's classmates are saying.

• They show what Greg is thinking.

Why couldn't Greg taste his lunch?

• He was busy calculating how many comic books he had sold.

• His friend was pretending to be a superhero.

• He was distracted by a bee flying through the cafeteria.

• He had a stuffy nose from allergies.

Why did Greg sell comic books rather than candy or gum?

• Candy and gum were against school rules.

• He would make more money selling comic books.

• Candy and gum would be hard to carry everywhere.

• Nobody was interested in buying candy or gum.

How many steps did it take Greg to make his comic books?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which words best describe Greg?

• shy and nervous

• creative and determined

• artistic and lazy

• disorganized and careless

Which genre are the Chunky Comics?

• romance

• horror

• mystery

• fantasy

Which could be a theme of "Lunch Money?"

• It is important to tell the truth.

• Think before you speak.

• Hard work can be rewarding.

• Treat others as you want to be treated.

Why was Greg proud at the end of the story?

• He had completed his first volume of Chunky Comics.

• He had earned $50 by the end of July.

• He had figured out a way to sell his comics online.

• He had bought a new bike with his money.