Pellicone Power - The Candy Smash - Chapter 1

The title of the first chapter is Zing.

This word is an example of onomatopoeia. What is onomatopoeia?

• When the first letter in a phrase is repeated

• A rhyming word

• A word that sounds like the sound it makes

• A comparison using the words "like" or "as"

What did Evan hate doing in Chapter 1?

• Decorating a shoebox with fancy designs

• Writing poetry

• Reading books

• Singing in front of his class

Who is better at the art project in class?

• Jessie

• Evan

• Megan

• Scott

What did Megan Moriarty decorate her shoe box with?

• Pictures of Ms. Pellicone's cats - Cappie and Mocha

• Pictures of Evie's cat - Bunny

• Pictures of Mrs. Overton's cat - Langston

• Pictures of Scott Spencer's dog - Rover

Why are the kids in Mrs. Overton's class decorating shoe boxes?

• To collect presents for a holiday gift exchange

• To keep their books in

• To collect money for a fundraiser they are doing

• To collect their Valentine's Day goodies

What was Evan's second favorite part of the school day?

• Recess

• The Poem of the Day reading

• Math

• P.E.

Was Evan happy that Jessie was in his fourth grade class?

• Yes

• No

What was Jessie starting to write for Mrs. Overton's class?

• A book about succeeding in business

• A book of short stories

• A poem book

• A class newspaper

Why was Evan nervous whenever he spoke to Megan Moriarty?

Choose the BEST answer.

• He has a secret crush on her.

• He lost her lemonade war money.

• He didn't want Megan to be friends with Jessie.

• He helped her cheat on a math test.

Mrs. Overton read a poem to the class in chapter 1.

What was the poem really about?

• Spring

• Friendship

• Peace

• Love