Spud Murphy

Who is NOT a main character in The Legend of Spud Murphy?

• Spud Murphy

• Dad

• Will

• Marty

What is the MAIN problem, or conflict, in the story?

• The five boys use Mom's makeup as war paint.

• Will and Marty must go to the library during the summer and are afraid of the librarian, Spud Murphy.

• The boys love to read and are excited to get a new library card.

• Marty gets off the carpet and switches the books on the shelf.

What is the setting of the story?

• the grocery house

• Will's home

• the library

• the carpet

What is the resolution of the story?

• Will and Marty buy a new book to read at home.

• Will and Marty's mom gets new makeup to replace what they used during war games.

• Marty gets spudded by Mrs. Murphy.

• Will and Spud Murphy become friends, and the boys enjoy reading in the library.

Which of the following is a theme, or lesson, the reader learns from The Legend of Spud Murphy?

• Don't be afraid to try something new.

• Choose your friends wisely.

• Love is always the solution.

• Appreciate what you have.

Which character could be described as strict and organized.

• Donnie

• Mom

• Spud Murphy

• Marty

Which character could be described as a risk-taker and lazy?

• Donnie

• Mom

• Spud Murphy

• Marty

Who is the narrator of The Legend of Spud Murphy?

• Marty

• Will

• Spud Murphy

• Mom

According to Marty, what is the best way to mess with a librarian?

• Move the books out of order.

• Don't return your book.

• Damage books.

• Yell!

What trick did Spud Murphy play on Marty?

• She gave him the wrong library card.

• She stamped him with an "I Love Barbie" stamp instead of a pirate flag stamp.

• She told mom that Marty set off the fire alarm at the library.

• She made him pay an overdue book fine that he did not owe.