Drummer's Grove

What is the main topic of the 1st paragraph on page 22?

• Kim's job hunt

• The sounds in Brooklyn

• different kinds of drums

• an alien's space adventure

What is Drummer's Grove?

• A place Kim wants to work

• A street in Brooklyn

• The name of Mr. Willett's classroom

• A place in Prospect Park where people gather to play drums

What did Kurt do when they got to Drummer's Grove?

• Kurt jumped up and down and did a dance.

• Kurt got scared and started to cry.

• Kurt stood on his head and made car noises.

• Kurt started laughing and singing.

What happened when Kurt asked the drummer for a turn to play?

• The man told Kurt to go away.

• The man told Kurt that he was too little.

• The man told Kurt he was a ballerina.

• The man let Kurt have a chance.

Why did Kurt give the drum back?

• Kurt was wearing the drum like a helmet.

• Kim said that it was time to leave.

• It was hard on his hands.

• Kurt did not like the sound of the drums.

What did Sheryl tell Kurt at the end of the story?

• "You are a good drummer."

• "Tell Kim to get you a drum as a gift after she gets a job!"

• "If we don't get going soon, I'll never find a job!"

• "I smell macaroni and cheese!"

Why did Kurt and Kim leave Drummer's Grove?

• Kim needed to keep looking for a job.

• It was getting dark in the park.

• It was time to go home for dinner.

• A wild monkey was loose in the park.

Look at the picture on page 25 of your reader. What can you learn about Kurt and the drummers from the picture? Add details about what they look like, their facial expressions, and what they are doing in the picture.