The Absent Author Ch. 1-2

Josh tells Dink that he will go to Wallis Wallace's book singing if Josh--

• agrees to give him Loretta, the guinea pig

• agrees to give him Tiger, the cat

• agrees to give him his Wallis Wallace's book collection

• agrees not to invite Ruth Rose

Josh Pinto loves to--

• read

• write

• draw

• dance

How many books does Dink have from Wallis Wallace?

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24

How does Dink feel about meeting Wallis Wallace?

• scared

• nervous

• excited

• All of the above

Ruth Rose is dressed in what color that day?

• blue

• green

• pink

• purple

Josh finds it odd that none of Wallis Wallace books have

• any illustrations

• a picture of himself, the author

• any chapters

• any problems

Besides doing the book signing at the Book Nook, what else is Wallis Wallace doing in Green Lawn?

• Doing research for his next book.

• Relaxing in some needed vacations.

• Meeting with other writers from the town.

• Visiting family members.

Wallis Wallace is what type of writer?

• Biography writer

• Mystery writer

• Fairy tale writer

• Poetry writer

Why is Mr. Paskey so nervous?

• He knows that Dink, Josh, and Ruth think he is a suspect.

• He has kidnapped Wallis Wallace.

• The Book Nook is way too crowded.

• Wallis Wallace is running late, and he does not know where he is at.

Dink feels guilty because--

• he invited Wallis Wallace to Green Lawn, and now he has disappeared.

• he forced Wallis Wallace to come to Green Lawn.

• he dragged his best friiends to the Book Nook.

• he accused Mr. Paskey without any proof.