Enginerds Chapters 1-5

Which best summarizes the prelude?

• It tells you what is going to happen in the book.

• It tells you some background information about Ken and the guys who he hangs out with.

• It tells you several stories about times when Ken was made fun of by his classmates during lunch, which is why he hates school.

• It gives you information about Ken’s family.

Which best describes the first thing Ken does to help him get the box inside?

• He builds a simple machine.

• He calls a friend to help.

• He gets his dog to move it.

• He calls his grandfather to ask how he should move it.

When Dan arrives at Ken’s house, the first thing Ken says is, “How are the ladybugs?” Why does Ken ask this?

• He hopes Dan is taking good care of some ladybugs they recently found at school.

• He wants to know any interesting facts Dan learned while watching a TV show about insects

• He does not want to move the box inside, so he is wasting time.

• He is teasing Dan for watching a children’s show

What narrative point of view is the story?

• 2nd person

• 1st person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

Who does Kennedy think the box is from?

• His school

• His teacher

• His dad

• His grandfather

Who is Kitty?

• Ken's dog

• Ken's cat

• Ken's sister

• Ken's grandmother

What snack did Ken have while he waited for Dan?

• Graham crackers

• Popcorn dipped in peanut butter

• Pretzyls

• Chips and sour cream dip