Playing Tricks Comprehension Check #2

Read page 5 to determine Dad's reaction to the trick that Cal played on him.

Tell if the statement below is True or False.

Dad was happy with the trick and thought it was funny.

• True

• False

What is Dad's job?

• He is a teacher.

• Dad is a police officer.

• Dad is a vet.

• He is a businessman.

Dad told Cal that they had a lot going on that day. What did he mean?

• They had a big day of fun coming up.

• Dad had to get Cal to school and then make it to work.

• They were expecting guests from out of town.

• They had many things they needed to accomplish.

Dad had to do something and go somewhere special that day. Where was he going?

• to an interview

• to the doctor

• to work

• to the office

Why was Dad looking for a job? (5)

• He got fired.

• He did not like his old job.

• The animal hospital had closed.

• He needed to make more money.

Right after Dad's interview, where were they going? (6)

• to the doctor

• to Cal's school

• to the airport

• to the animal hospital

What did Dad mean when he said that Cal was, "Getting a little carried away." (7)

• He was getting ready to go on the airplane.

• He was going to carry Cal to the airport.

• Cal was playing too many tricks.

• Cal needed to play more tricks.

Read page 7 to find out what Cal's Dad said about his clothes.

• The suit was not comfortable on him.

• The suit was too small.

• He loved the color of the suit.

• He paid too much for the suit.

Where was Cal going later that day?

• He was going to school.

• He was going to Dad's office with him.

• He was going to visit his cousins.

• He was going to his friend's house.

What was Cal looking forward to at his aunt's house?

• Baseball, Tennis, and Sailing

• Swimming, Fishing, and Sailing

• Swimming, Camping, and Playing Golf

• Swimming, Playing, and Hunting