Playing Tricks Comprehension Check #1

What is the title of this book?

• Genesis Begins Again

• The Ants

• Playing Tricks

• Dad's Day Off

Who is the author of this book?

• Alicia D. Williams

• Deborah Eaton

• Santiago Coupta

• Karen Lee

Who is the main character of this story?

• Dad

• Sister

• Cal

• The dog

Setting (time and place)

What was the time of day at the beginning of this story?

• night

• afternoon

• morning

• evening

Setting (time and place)

Where were the main characters at the beginning of the story?

• at school

• outside

• at the airport

• at home in the kitchen

What is the relationship between the two characters?

• father and son

• brothers

• cousins

• nephew and uncle

The son, Cal, put something on Dad's food. What did he put on Dad's food?

• yogurt

• ants

• sugar

• roaches

When Dad sat down to eat, he squinted. What does the word, squinted mean?

• He opened his eyes wide.

• He closed his eyes.

• He looked up.

• He narrowed his eyes, trying to see more clearly.

What was Dad's reaction when he saw what was in his food?

• Dad laughed and smiled.

• Dad shouted and yelled.

• He just got up from the table.

• He went back to bed.

What was Cal's reaction when his dad yelled?

• Cal burst out laughing.

• Cal began to cry.

• Cal looked sad.

• Cal said he did not do it.