Flora and Ulysses: The Novel

From what household item does Ulysses receive his "powers?"

• Vacuum cleaner

• dishwasher

• blender

• broom

Flora can be described as ______ at the beginning of the novel.

• hopeful

• optimistic

• boring

• cyncial

At first, how does Flora's mom feel about Ulysses?

• She thinks his powers are amazing.

• She fears Ulysses and runs away.

• She is worried and wants to get rid of Ulysses.

• She doesn't care and lets Flora keep Ulysses as a pet.

How does Flora know Ulysses MUST be a superhero?

• Ulysses can type poetry on a typewriter.

• Ulysses can lift a car.

• Ulysses can run faster than any animal on earth.

• Ulysses can speak several languages.

Describe the scene where Flora, George, and Ulysses go to the diner.

• Ulysses surprises them all by singing and dancing.

• Ulysses startles the waitress, flies through the air, and lands in her hair.

• Ulysses calmly stays in his box.

• The family is served giant donuts and they are very happy.

George Buckman begins to like Ulysses because ______

• Ulysses saves him from Mr. Klaus.

• Ulysses writes a kind poem about him.

• Ulysses is cute and sings funny songs.

• George never learns to like Ulysses.

Dr. Meescham is helpful to Flora because she _____.

• has comics Flora can borrow.

• is wise and tells Flora stories

• calls her mother when she needs help.

• makes Flora the most delicious snacks.

What is Ulysses forced to do before Phyllis kidnaps him?

• eat the rest of the cheese puffs.

• sleep in the damp shoe box.

• go back to bed.

• type a letter to Flora.

Who does Flora wake to help her search for Ulysses?

• both her parents

• Tootie and William Spiver

• Dr. Meescham

• her mother's lamp, Mary Ann

What does Dr. Meescham feed Ulysses when he flew into her apartment?

• jelly sandwich

• macaroni and cheese

• cheese puffs

• sardines