Understanding Freckle Juice by Judy Blume

What character trait best describes Andrew in Freckle Juice?

• generous

• shy

• adventurous

• impatient

How does Andrew's decision to buy Freckle Juice lead to the main conflict (problem) in the story?

• Andrew's decision to buy Freckle Juice causes him to become friends with Nicky

• Andrew's decision to buy Freckle Juice results in him winning a school contest

• Andrew's desire to have freckles like Nicky leads to a negative consequence.

• Andrew's decision to buy Freckle Juice leads to him being on the honor roll.

In Freckle Juice, what does the phrase 'freckle remover' mean as it is used in the text?

• A made-up recipe to remove freckles

• A magical cream to create freckles

• A fictional character in the story

• A scientific device to measure freckles

Describe the mood of Andrew when he realizes that the secret freckle juice recipe didn't work.

• Disappointed and frustrated

• Excited and hopeful

• Joyful and content

• Angry and satisfied

What is the central message of "Freckle Juice" by Judy Blume?

• You should appreciate your unique qualities.

• Being different is special.

• You should always do whatever you want

• It is important to be a good friend

What is the main idea of the story "Freckle Juice"?

• The main idea is about a boy trying to get freckles.

• The main idea is about a girl trying to get rid of her freckles.

• The main idea is about a boy trying to become a superhero.

• The main idea is about a boy who does not want to go to school.

What is the author's purpose in writing Freckle Juice?

• The author's purpose is to warn children about the dangers of freckles.

• The author's purpose is to provide a historical account of freckles.

• The author's purpose is to teach children how to make freckle juice.

• The author's purpose is to entertain children with a humorous story.

Why did Andrew want freckles in Freckle Juice?

• He believed they would help him do well on his math test

• He thought they keep his mom from seeing that his neck was dirty

• He wanted to scare his little brother

• He thought they would make him run faster

What effect does Andrew's desire for freckles have on his relationship with his classmates in Freckle Juice?

• Andrew's desire for freckles leads to teasing and a negative impact on his relationship with his classmates.

• Andrew's desire for freckles leads to his classmates getting jealous

• Andrew's desire for freckles has no impact on his relationship with his classmates

• Andrew's desire for freckles leads to admiration from his classmates

What lesson can readers learn from Andrew's experience with freckles in "Freckle Juice"?

• Andrew should have used makeup to cover his freckles.

• Freckles are a sign of weakness.

• Freckles are contagious.

• Self-acceptance is important.