Dear Mr. Henshaw

What state is the setting of the story?

• Wyoming

• California

• Nevada

• Oregon

How did Leigh solve the lunchbag problem?

• He had his dog guard it.

• He caught the thief.

• He started buying his lunch.

• He constructed an alarm.

Why did Leigh's parents get divorced?

• Mom wanted to live somewhere nicer.

• Dad was away from home too much.

• Mom worked too much.

• Mom and Dad argued over the dog.

What did Leigh's dad get him for Christmas?

• A new jacket

• A new dog

• A new lunchbox

• A new book

What is the author's purpose for writing this book? Check all that apply.

• To teach us how to write letters.

• To inform us of ways to work through real-life problems like divorce.

• To inform us of ways to work through emotions.

• To entertain readers with a novel.

What is the meaning of the idiom "keep your nose clean"?

• Stay out of trouble

• You need to wash your face

• Get out of here

• Blow your nose more often

In the end, what do you think makes Leigh happy?

• His parents get back together.

• He has a new friend.

• He gets to keep his dog.

• He moves into a bigger house.

What does Leigh's dad want from Leigh's mom at the end of the story?

Who is the famous author Leigh gets to have lunch with?

• Mr. Fridley

• Mr. Henshaw

• Beverly Cleary

• Mrs. Badger

Who gives Leigh the idea for the burglar alarm on his lunch?

• Mr. Fridley

• Barry

• Dad

• Mom