Word of Mouse - Chapter 4

Isaiah decided to go with which choice?

• He would run back to the Horrible Place, and turn himself in to the Long Coats.

• He would keep running, and find someplace to hide, and wait for his family to escape.

• He would just lay there, in the leaves, and play dead, indefinitely.

• He would look in the forest for food and a place to sleep.

Why did Isaiah's cedar shavings get soggy, before he and his family tried to escape from the Horrible Place?

• He wet his bed.

• The sugar water poured into his cage.

• He accidently dumped out his water dish.

• The Long Coats weren't taking good care of him, so his cage and cedar shavings were dirty.

Things that scare Isaiah.

• birds

• cats

• garbage cans

• clumsy mop pushers who wear clunky work boots

Characteristics of Isaiah:

• brave

• intelligent

• curious

• good eyesight

What are the suburbs?

• the countryside

• the big city

• the subdivision

• the forest and grassy field

Name good things about the Horrible Place.

• lots of healthy drinks

• lots of yummy food

• lots of books

• lots of friendly people

• lots of Isaiah's family

What does Isaiah see a lot of?

• abandoned tricycles

• parked cars

• children

• trees

Why does Isaiah say that he will stay close to the curbs and gutters?

• just in case a clumsy mop pusher comes along

• just in case one of the children is riding a tricycle

• just in case a car drives by

• just in case he has to make another emergency storm-drain exit

The word "mouse" supposedly came from the Sanskrit word "mus", which means _____________.

• cute

• tiny paws

• scavenger

• honest

• thief

What does Isaiah call a garbage can?

• wheeled bin

• Mount Breakfast Buffet

• smorgasbord

• disgusting

• food tower