The Cricket in Times Square - Chapter 11

Fire investigators suspected _____ when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire.

• douse

• glum

• arson

Throughout the night, the firefighters worked to _____ the apartment fire.

• douse

• glum

• arson

Finding out that their field trip was cancelled, the students’ moods took a _____ turn.

• douse

• glum

• arson

How does Mama Bellini react to the news?

• Mama Bellini kept saying, "This is the worst day!"

• Mama Bellini was brave and courageous.

• Mama Bellini was overjoyed.

• Mama Bellini wheezes heavily from asthma and kept saying that they were ruined.

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What does Mama Bellini think of Chester Cricket?

• He is the worst singer.

• He's a beautiful singer.

• He's the sweetest bug.

• He's a firebug and a jinx.

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How does Mario defend Chester Cricket?

• He says crickets are good luck.

• He says Chester loves the Bellinis.

• He says Chester didn't mean it.

• He says Chester is a talented gymnast.

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What does Chester do to ease his feelings?

• He begins to chirp the Blue Danube Waltz.

• He begins to chirp an opera song.

• He begins to chirp an Italian folksong.

• He begins to chirp The Star Spangled Banner.

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How did Mama Bellini’s feelings towards Chester change by the end of the chapter?

• Chester's song reminded Mama Bellini of her mother back in Italy.

• Chester's song reminded Mama Bellini of Italy and when Papa and her first fell in love.

• Chester's song reminded Mama Bellini of her 10th birthday party.

• Chester's song reminded Mama Bellini of her favorite dessert.

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Who puts out the fire?

• Chester

• Mario

• Paul

• Tucker

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Chester returned to the newsstand after the fire.

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• false

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