Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble

What is a synonym for "chuckle."

• laugh
• cry
• growl

What word means to get something?

• Poke
• Receive
• budget

Where does most of this story take place?

• Mr. Sayler's house
• Lynnhurst School
• in the forest

Who is the main character in this story?

• Mr. Tanen
• Mr. Apple
• Emerson

What problem occurs during the beginning of the story?

• There is not enough money for a new playground
• Mr. Tanen has a wedgie
• Mr. Tanen lost his ties

Why isn't there enough money for a new playground?

• Mr. Tanen spent all of the money on new barbies
• The money was used to fix other things at school
• The kids were lazy and didn't raise enough money

If you repeat something, you

• stop trying
• do it again
• cry to your mom

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground

• by selling his shoes
• by selling his ties
• by asking Mr. Apple for more money

How do the people in the town react to Mr. Tanen selling his ties?

• Surprised
• Sad
• Mad

Why do people pay so much money for the ties?

• Because they really want the ties
• Because they don't want Mr. Tanen to have the ties
• Because they want to help raise money for a playground