Night of the Spadefoot Toads Chapters 2-3

What is the main event in chapter 2 that complicates life for Ben?

• He gets sent to the principal’s office because he let the mouse out.

• Frankie makes fun of him wanting to research the desert.

• He is assigned to have Ryan as a partner.

What is the main event in chapter 3?

• He gets annoyed with his sister and retreats into the woods for sanity.

• He tries to find food because his sister ate his snack.

• He starts researching the desert to get a head start on his assignment.

Who does Ben talk to that makes him happy and sad at the same time?

• Mrs. Tibbits

• Dad

• Toby

• Agatha

On page 17 it says, “Frankie and his buddies are already ragging on one of the fourth graders.” What does the word “ragging” most likely mean?

• welcoming

• pushing

• teasing

• asking

On page 28 it says, “The rain trickles off his hood onto his nose and seeps through the shoulders of his jacket.” What does the word “seep” most likely mean?

• move quickly

• move slowly

• move outward

• not move at all

What character trait best describes Agatha?

• disrespectful

• funny

• selfish

• inconsiderate

What character trait best describes dad?

• strict

• humorous

• nervous

• competitive