Adventure in London

Erik is disappointed when Aunt Isa picked him up from school because..

• his weekend plans will have to wait

• his mom did not take him to the Aaazon rainforest

• Aunt Isa picks him up in her green station wagon

• his soccer practice was cancelled

Who is telling the story?

• Aunt Isa

• Erik

• Sasha

• a narrator

What effect does the story's change in setting have on the plot?

• The change in setting creates a conflict between Erik and his mom.

• The change in setting shifts the focus from Erik's mom to his experiences in London

• The change in setting allows the prime minister to become a key part of the story

• The change in setting emphasizes how much Aunt Isa and Erik's mom are alike

Which of the following landmarks did Aunt Isa and Erik see first?

• Globe Theatre

• Big Ben

• Tower Bridge

• Westminster Palace

Erik learns that William Shakespeare performed in

• the Globe Theatre

• Big Ben

• the House of Commons

• Westminster Palace

Why did the author include a tour of Westminster Palace in the story?

• to inform the reader about where the queen lives

• to inform the reader about how London is modern

• to inform the reader about the insides of a large clock

• to inform the read about different roles in government

Which words from the text help readers understand what a monarch is?

• the prime minister

• king or queen

• Parliament

• House of Commons

Which of the following best describes Aunt Isa?

• unpredictable and entertaining

• dull and brilliant

• funny and irresponsible

• hardworking and serious

What happened after Erik mentioned Big Ben was his favorite landmark?

• Aunt Isa took him to Westminster Palace

• Erik received a tiny version of Big Ben

• Erik met William Shakespeare

• Erik and Aunt Isa visited Big Ben

Why did the author write this story?

• to entertain and inform readers about London and its famous landmarks

• to entertain and persuade readers to become world travelers like Aunt Isa

• to entertain and inform readers about famous people of the past

• to inform readers about Big Ben and persuade readers to visit the clock tower