Word of Mouse - Chapter 8

Why does Isaiah move closer to the house?

• He wanted a place to sleep.

• He wanted to eat more apples.

• He wanted to get warm.

• He couldn't resist the smell.

• He wanted to see the mouse inside the house.

Where had he smelled that smell before?

• with the devil cat

• in the garbage can

• at the Horrible Place

• with the rats

• at his family dinners

Why does Isaiah think that he should go through the "Pet Door"?

• because he considers himself to be the friendly sort.

• because it has his name on it.

• because he is cold and tired.

• because he is small enough.

• because it is his house.

What does the apple pie baker look like?

• She is beautiful, smiling, and fancy.

• She is old, grey-haired, and dirty.

• She is short, thin, and frowning.

• She is large, scowling, and holding a rolling pin.

• She is skinny, blond, and tall.

"I take that as my cue to skedaddle." What does "skedaddle" mean?

• to depart quickly

• to cause a commotion or fuss

• to do something secret or dishonest activity

• to do a series of moves requiring skill

• to do something advanced for your age

"And stay out, vermin!"

What does "vermin" mean?

• domestic fowls, including chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks

• people of good social position

• wild animals that are believed to be harmful

• Germans who fought on horseback

• bugs, spiders, and other poisonous creatures

"Even all that cheese-chasing on the exercise wheel couldn't give you the stamina you need to run for eight hours straight." What does "stamina" mean?

• physical might

• an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady

• the quality of bending easily without breaking

• ability to move quickly and easily

• the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

What does Isaiah do before he goes to bed?

• He has a snack and brushes his teeth.

• He makes a pillow and a bed.

• He reads a book.

• He watches a movie.

• He has a bath and puts on his pajamas.

How do mice usually sleep?

• They cuddle together.

• They curl up in a ball.

• They sleep in a sleeping bag.

• They vibrate to keep warm.

• They use blankets.

What does Isaiah do to help himself fall asleep?

• He breathes deeply and tries not to think of anything.

• He says his prayers and counts his blessings. .

• He counts sheep until he can count no more.

• He recites the names of his brothers and sisters.

• He sings lullabies to himself, like his mother used to.