The Creature in Queen's Creek

How do the last three paragraphs help to show the main theme of the story?

• They show who the creature in the creek really is.

• They show why Jack goes fishing every Sunday.

• They show what the town thinks happened to Jack.

• They show how Jack is punished for fishing on Sundays.

Which statement about Jack’s mother is TRUE?

• She has never gone fishing.

• She is worried about Jack's safety.

• She is afraid to visit Queen's Creek.

• She does not like to make cornbread.

WHY does Jack go to Queen's Creek on Sunday?

• to fight the creature in the water

• to make his mother upset with him

• because he loves to fish on his day off

• because he does not want to do work

Which two events would be necessary to include in a summary of this story?

• Jack turns into the creature.

• Jack has his own fishing gear.

• Jack's mother makes him cornbread.

• Jack's favorite place to fish is Queen's Creek.

What is the important idea about life that the king learns in the story?

• Do not throw lavish parties.

• It is best to work for yourself.

• Do not be wasteful with food.

• It is good to try new foods.

Which event would be necessary to include in a summary of this story?

• People dressed in beautiful robes for the party.

• The sky warned the king to not waste food

• The people loved to eat meat, corn and honey.

• Farms and factories are used to make food today.

What is the important idea about life that the king learns in the story?

• Do not throw lavish parties.

• It is best to work for yourself.

• Do not be wasteful with food.

• It is good to try new foods.