My Father's Dragon Chapter 1-2

Why did Elmer's mother say she would not feed the cat?

• She said she did not like stray cats because they won't leave once you feed them.

• She was allergic to cats and did not want one to come into the house.

• She said if she fed one cat all the stray cats in the town would come for food too.

• She said the furnace was broken so she couldn't warm the milk.

Who is telling the story about Wild Island?

• Elmer

• Elmer's mom

• The old alley cat

• A dog

What did the cat see falling from the sky?

• A seagull

• A crow

• A baby dragon

• A parrot

What did the other animals do with the dragon once his wing got well?

• They made him the king of dragons!

• They started training him to carry passengers.

• They wanted him to protect the land.

• They started training him to carry packages.

Why did the Cat tell this story about the dragon?

• It was an interesting story

• Elmer was interested in flying and wanted an airplane when he grew up.

• The cat wanted to talk about his friend.

• To convince Elmer to go to Wild Island.

What does the Cat suggest Elmer do?

• Feed her food

• Play with the dragon

• Rescue the dragon

• Talk to his mom about keeping the cat.

What are some things Elmer packed for his trip?

• A tent, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.

• Toys, baby dragon food, and baby dragon clothes.

• Flip flops, sun screen, and a bathing suit.

• Hair ribbons, lollipops, and chewing gum.

What did Elmer pack for food?

• Turkey sandwiches and cranberries

• Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and apples

• Mice and saucers of milk

• Ham sandwiches and oranges.

How was Elmer able to get on the ship?

• He walked on the ship

• Using an invisibility cloak

• The cat made loud noises to distract the watchman

• He snuck passed the watchman

How do we know this story is fiction?

• Elmer would not want to fly in an airplane when he grew up if this were a true story.

• No one would be named Elmer in real life.

• Cats cannot talk and dragons are not real.

• The mother would have given the cat milk if this was a true story.