The Signmaker's Assistant Comprehension

What did the signmaker always say when people thanked him?

• I love working hard and making signs for all of you.

• I'm really glad you all like my signs and do what they say.

• I couldn't have done it without Norman's help.

Which of these was NOT one of Norman's jobs as signmaker's assistant?

• cutting wood

• coming up with ideas for signs

• cleaning brushes

What was the first sign Norman made?

• EAT YOUR HAT

• BUY NORMAN A PRESENT

• NO SCHOOL TODAY

What gave Norman the idea to make his own signs?

• He saw how the townspeople did whatever the signmaker's signs said.

• He was tired of cleaning brushes.

• He wanted to paint signs as beautiful as the signmaker's.

How does the author let us know that people did what Norman's signs said?

• He told us with words.

• He showed us with pictures.

• He let us guess if they did what the signs said.

Why did Norman paint signs that made people do funny things?

• He thought it would be really funny.

• He wanted to cause problems for the townspeople.

• He wanted to make everyone angry.

What did the townspeople think when they first realized Norman's signs were a joke?

• They thought the signmaker was playing tricks on them.

• They knew it was Norman playing tricks on them.

• They thought it a stranger was making the signs.

What did the townspeople do when they first realized Norman's signs were a joke?

• They yelled at Norman and painted over the signs.

• They tore them down and went after the signmaker.

• They laughed and hired Norman as the new signmaker.

How did Norman let the townspeople know the signs were all his fault?

• He called them all together and told them.

• He wrote them an apology letter.

• He put up an apology sign.

Why did the signmaker let Norman stay?

• He really needed a helper.

• Norman was really good at making signs.

• Norman apologized and fixed his mistakes.