The Cricket in Times Square - Chapter 10

The talent show ended with such a loud _____ that people in the next building could hear it.

• smother

• ovation

• insulation

Thick _____ was added to the walls and the attic to keep the cold air out of the old farmhouse.

• smother

• ovation

• insulation

When the camp leader decided he needed to _____ the fire before going to bed, he took his booted foot and stomped it out.

• smother

• ovation

• insulation

Why are the three animals celebrating?

• It's Tucker's birthday.

• It has been two months since Chester arrived in New York.

• It's Sai Fong's birthday.

• It has been two months since Tucker met Harry.

What does Chester think of to inspire his music?

• Mario and his parents

• Tucker and Harry

• his meadow, the stump, the brook, and the old willow tree

• the sounds of the NYC subway

How did the papers catch on fire?

• A thief stole some newspapers and set the place on fire

• Harry twirled next to Papa Bellini's pipe and the matches fell

• Mario left a candle burning

• Tucker twirled next to Papa Bellini's pipe and the matches fell

How did Chester save his friends and the newsstand?

• Chester set off the alarm so people would hear it

• Chester grabbed a glass of water and poured it onto the fire

• Chester sang a song and it put the fire out

• Chester dialed 911

What happened to the three friends at the end of the chapter?

• They were arrested

• They ran and jumped to safety

• They ran away to live in Central Park

• They got hurt and went to the animal hospital

What was Tucker most excited about having with dinner?

• liverwurst

• cheese

• iced soft drinks (soda)

• three slices of bacon

What song did Chester play along with the radio?

• The Hokey Pokey

• Down by the River

• Blue Danube Waltz

• Mary Had a Little Lamb