Readers Theater Stuffed Quiz

In the prologue of STUFFED, you learn that Thanksgiving became popular in the

• late 1700s

• early 1800s

• late 1800s

• early 1900s

The prologue helps the reader understand...

• why turkey is a popular Thanksgiving food

• how it feels to be homeless

• how it feels to be rich

• why we celebrate Thanksgiving

Families have different ___, or traditions, during the holidays.

• food

• rituals

• clothes

• frayed

In scene 1, Pete whistles as he walks down the street. This is a sign that Pete is feeling...

• annoyed

• confused

• happy

• hungry

In scene 1, Pete is wearing a FRAYED shirt. What does FRAYED mean?

• unraveled or worn-out

• fresh and new

• tasty

• sparkling white

What does Pete's FRAYED shirt indicate about his character?

• cheerful

• honest

• loyal

• poor

Two generous women invite Stuffy Pete to a Thanksgiving meal. What does GENEROUS mean?

• giving

• greedy

• rich

• frayed

In scene 2, you learn that Mr. Cross's suit hangs loosely on him. What can you infer?

• loose clothing is in style

• he has lost weight since he bought the suit

• he is wearing Pete's clothes

• loose clothing keeps him warm

Mr. Cross and Stuffy Pete have never met each other before this Thanksgiving.

• True

• False

In scene 3, Waiter 1 says, "Funny how rich folks only care whether the hungry have enough to eat on holidays." What does he mean by this?

• He thinks holidays are very important

• He thinks rich people are very generous

• He thinks eating in restaurants is expensive

• He thinks rich people should help the hungry more often