George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 1 Pop Quiz

What is the name of the main character introduced in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

• Tom

• Peter

• George

• Alice

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How does the setting of the story contribute to the events in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

• The setting makes the characters feel at home and comfortable

• The setting creates a sense of isolation and mystery

• The setting creates a sense of joy and excitement

• The setting has no impact on the events in chapter 1

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What are some of George's characteristics as revealed in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

• Lazy, uninterested, hates science

• Shy, introverted, bad at math

• Easily distracted, forgetful, dislikes reading

• Curious, intelligent, loves science

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How does the narrator tell us more about George than about other characters?

• tells us George's actions just like everyone else

• tells us George's thoughts and feelings while just telling us what the others do and say

• tells us that George is just like his grandmother

• tells us that Cosmos likes George

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Why is George interested in space?

• He finds it fascinating and wants to learn more about the universe.

• He lost a bet and now has to study space

• He wants to become an astronaut

• He is afraid of space and wants to conquer his fear

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Name this character:

A little boy, who is curious about science and the lot Next Door. He is also the main character of the story.

• George

• Freddy

• Annie

• Mom

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Name this character:

The pig in search of an adventure who put a hole in George's fence. He went Next Door and was fed grape soda.

• George

• Freddy

• Annie

• Mom

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What was George's parents against?

• Playing with the neighbor.

• Going to school.

• Technology.

• Having a pig.

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What does George's mom tell him happened to the man who used to live Next Door?

• He was arrested.

• Nobody knows.

• He ran away, leaving all his books.

• He died in a science accident.

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Why did George go Next Door for the first time?

• To find his pig

• To find out who lived there

• To find out what happened to the owner

• To find his book

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