The Extra Good Sunday Comprehension Quiz

Why are Beezus and Ramona behaving so well at the beginning of the story?

• They hope their parents will take them rollerskating as a reward.

• They hope it will make their father forget he is angry with them.

• They hope their mother will make their favorite dish.

• They hope it will make their parents forget the girls' promise to make dinner.

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the girls feel Sunday morning?

• angry

• excited

• happy

• worried

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why do Ramona and Beezus think their parents are mean?

• They make the girls cook dinner.

• They make the girls clean their room.

• They tell the girls they can not rollerskate.

• They tell the girls they have to wash the dishes.

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do the girls think about making something bad for dinner?

• They do not want their parents to ask them to cook again.

• They think it will show how creative they can be in the kitchen.

• They cannot find the ingredients they need to make something tasty.

• They want their parents to know how it feels to eat something awful.

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does Beezus mean when she says little specks?

• spices

• yogurt

• small plates

• chicken skin

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Beezus mean when she says she can't stand touching raw meat?

• She can't find the meat.

• She is getting tired from cooking.

• She does not like touching the meat.

• She likes to sit down when she cooks.

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do the girls light candles?

• to honor their parents

• to make the food look better

• to make the room look festive

• to celebrate they are finished cooking

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

How does Mr. Quimby feel during dinner?

• angry that the kitchen is messy

• surprised that the food is good

• happy that the girls had fun cooking

• disappointed that the cornbread is pale

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

How do Beezus and Ramona feel during dinner?

• surprised to learn that cooking is fun

• bad that they made such a mess in the kitchen

• thankful that their parents seem to like the food

• determined to make an even better dinner next time

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What lesson would the author want you to learn from this story?

• All parents are mean if they don't like what kids do.

• Working together is fun.

• Don't complain about what you're eating, unless you're ready to make your own meal.

• Clean up after yourself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9