"I Wanna Iguana" Story Questions

What does Alex do to convince his mother about wanting a new pet?

• He cries and begs her.

• He writes her a letter.

• He tries to be helpful around the house.

What does Alex tell his mother about Stinky's dog?

• He would adore the iguana.

• He would torment and play with the iguana.

• He would eat the iguana.

Alex gave his mother ALL BUT ONE of the following reasons about keeping the iguana as a pet.

• They are really cute.

• They are quiet.

• They like to play a lot.

What was Alex's mom's response when he wrote about the small size of the iguana?

• She told him they can easily get lost because of their small size.

• She told him they get mistaken for other animals because of their small size.

• She told him they can grow to be over six feet long and Alex won't have the space to keep him.

How many years does it take for an iguana to be very big according to Alex?

• six years

• ten years

• fifteen years

Alex doesn't have a brother.

• true

• false

Alex wants the iguana to be his new friend.

• true

• false

Alex once had a pet fish.

• true

• false

Alex's mom gives him the iguana on a trial basis.

• true

• false

This story is a fantasy.

• true

• false