The Trial of Cardigan Jones Comprehension Quiz

Why did the animals NOT know what Cardigan was up to in the beginning of the story?

• He was a moose.

• He was new in town.

• He was mean to people.

• He was always in trouble.

What did Cardigan do to make everyone think he stole the pie?

• He verbally said that he loved pies.

• He had taken other pies.

• He took a bite out of the pie.

• He stopped to smell the pie.

Why did the police arrest Cardigan?

• He tried to run away.

• They saw him steal the pie.

• They did what the judge said.

• They thought he stole the pie.

Which word helps you imagine the sound of the statue when it fell?

• bumped

• crashed

• sent

• turned

Which word from the story does the author use to show that Cardigan is upset during the trial?

• crossed

• grabbed

• shouted

• walked

Which word did the judge use to tell about Cardigan's antlers?

• curious

• giant

• rotten

• silly

What word describes Cardigan?

• clumsy

• mean

• sad

• rude

Why was the judge not convinced that Cardigan stole the pie?

• He knew Cardigan was telling the truth because he saw him.

• He noticed that Cardigan kept hitting things with his antlers when he didn't mean to.

• He was not friends with Mrs. Brown, who called the police.

• He was the one that actually stole the pie.

Which word tells about the judge?

• fair

• greedy

• lonely

• silly

What will the animals probably do the next time there is a trial?

• bake enough pies for everyone

• listen to all the facts in the case

• think the person on trial is guilty

• have the police set the person free