Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

In the beginning of the story, grandpa compares the honey on the book to...

• sweet

• a book

• knowledge

• experiences

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When Trisha started school, she was most excited to...

• meet Mr. Falker

• read

• make friends

• draw

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Which answer choices best represents the mood of Trisha's first year of school?

• hopeful

• frustrating

• happy

• sad

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Trisha felt _____________ with her grandparents.

• dumb

• foolish

• unimportant

• safe

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What is the setting of the story (may be more than one answer)?

• farm

• school

• Michigan

• California

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Why does Trisha move to California?

• Her grandparents passed away

• Trisha hated her school in MI

• They sold their farm in MI

• Her mom got a new job

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What was the name of Trisha's bully at her new school in California?

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Why does Mr. Falker call Trisha smart and brave?

• She hid under the stairwell at lunch every day

• She fooled all her teachers into thinking that she could read

• She was a talented artist

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Which character trait or traits describe Mr. Falker?

• Compassionate

• Determined

• Serious

• Nervous

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What is a theme from the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker?

• When you hold onto anger, it can make you lash out at others.

• Differences of opinions can create problems.

• Jealousy can make people act in ugly ways.

• With determination, you can accomplish anything.

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