Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It

Directions for numbers 1-10:

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer.

1. Where did most of the story take place?

• at home

• on the street

• in a museum

2. What did Prudy decide to do with her collections?

• send them to Neptune

• hide them in a box

• display them in a museum

3. What does Belinda collect?

• tin foil

• stamps

• butterflies

4. What was dad’s advice to Prudy to get rid of her stuff?

• Send them to outer space.

• Take them all to the thrift shop.

• Throw them all away.

5. How long did it take for Prudy’s friends to collect everything she owned after her house exploded?

• 7 days

• 6 weeks

• a month

6. Harold collects ______ and makes it into a big ball.

• rocks

• twigs

• tin foil

7. Mom suggested bringing some of her things to the ______.

• library

• Neptune

• thrift shop

8. Prudy’s parents started to complain because ______.

• They don’t see her study her lessons.

• She loves drawing on the living room floor.

• Her collections are scattered all over the house.

9. What happened after Prudy tried to squeeze in the bubble gum wrapper in her room?

• Her room exploded.

• They moved out of the house.

• She threw away the letters she received.

10. How did Prudy get the inspiration to solve her problem after getting back all her things?

• Prudy decided to ignore all the things she recovered.

• Prudy visited the library and an art, fish, and rock collection.

• Prudy reflected on her actions while walking home from school.