Quiz on Character and Theme

Standard: R5.3C Make predictions based on more obscure evidence in a text.

4. Think about Tucker Mouse's interactions with Chester. What hints does the author give about their friendship? What do you predict will happen between them as the story continues?

What is one of the reasons Tucker Mouse enjoyed living in the Times Square subway station?

• He liked the darkness.

• He enjoyed eavesdropping on human beings.

• He was fond of the Bellinis.

• He liked jumping on stools.

What did Tucker Mouse do as soon as the family disappeared?

• He went to sleep.

• He started scrounging.

• He darted out across the floor and scooted up to the newsstand.

• He sang a melody.

What did Tucker Mouse find at the newsstand?

• A wide space he could jump through.

• A family of crickets.

• A lost item.

• A piece of cheese.

Who did Tucker Mouse meet at the newsstand?

• A rat.

• A cricket.

• Another mouse.

• A cat.

What was special about Chester Cricket's voice?

• It was very low.

• It was high and musical.

• It was inaudible.

• It was harsh.

Where is Chester originally from?

• New York

• Connecticut

• A willow tree

• A stump

What does Chester like to do to get his legs in condition for the summer?

• Run around the brook

• Jump back and forth across the brook

• Climb the willow tree

• Sit on his stump

What smell distracted Chester from his jumping exercise?

• Cheese

• Liverwurst

• Peanut butter

• Bread

What is Tucker Mouse's favorite activity during rush hour?

• Jumping

• Eavesdropping

• Running to his drain pipe

• Eating liverwurst