Shared Reading Term 3 Week 7, 9 and 10 - Comprehension Quiz

Why was everyone crowding around Lucy?

• She was holding the mouse

• She was the most popular girl in class

• She was giving out free money to everyone

• Ruby told them to go stand around Lucy

Answer explanation

Everyone was crowding around Lucy because she was holding the mouse, which attracted their attention.

Why was the mouse the centre of attention?

• The mouse was different to other mice around

• Lucy was making the mouse do fancy tricks

• It was on the Science table and kids love Science

• It is not normal to see a mouse at school

Answer explanation

It is not normal to see a mouse at school

Why did Mr Jackson say the mouse would give them lots to discuss?

• So they could discuss the tricks the mouse was doing

• The mouse brought up an interesting teaching point about albinos or genes

• The mouse did not look like an ordinary mouse so they could discuss what made it different

• The class really enjoy designing mouse cages

Answer explanation

Mr Jackson said the mouse would give them lots to discuss because it brought up an interesting teaching point about albinos or genes.

Why did Ruby decide the mouse had to go?

• She wanted the mouse to be with its other mice friends

• She wanted it gone so Lucy would pay attention to her again

• She was tired of mouse talk and wanted to go back to normal learning

• She is extremely passionate about the rights of all animals and is using the mice as an example of that

Answer explanation

Ruby decided the mouse had to go because she wanted it gone so Lucy would pay attention to her again, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Why did Ruby's stomach 'tighten into knots'?

• She had eaten too much spicy food

• She didn't like having to touch the mouse with her bare hands

• She had a stomach virus that was making her feel sick

• She felt nervous about getting caught with the mouse

Answer explanation

Ruby's stomach 'tightened into knots' because she felt nervous about getting caught with the mouse.

Why did she need to sneak on cat-like feet into the room to get the mouse?

• Cats are really good at detectcing people on sports days

• Cats are really good at catching and releasing wild mice

• Cats generally move around without people hearing them

• Cats are really good at climbing walls and obstacles

Answer explanation

Cats generally move around without people hearing them

Why did Mr Jackson want Ruby to remove her jacket?

• He thought it was too warm to wear a jacket outside

• He wanted to catch her stealing the mouse

• He thinks she will run faster without a jacket

• He believes jackets don't work and wants all jackets on earth to be removed as part of his quest for world domination

Answer explanation

Mr Jackson wanted Ruby to remove her jacket because he thinks she will run faster without a jacket.

Why did Ruby NOT want to remove her jacket?

• She is aware of Mr Jackson's quest for world domination and wants to stop him at all costs

• She was cold and has a headache

• She knows if she removes the jacket then Mr Jackson will find the mouse

• She thinks she can bat better by wearing her jacket

Answer explanation

Ruby did not want to remove her jacket because she knows if she removes it, then Mr Jackson will find the mouse.

Why couldn't Ruby sleep at night time?

• She was afraid of the dark

• She was scared of the mouse shadows dancing on her walls

• She was annoyed her parents told her to go back to sleep and wanted to disobey them

• She felt bad about stealing the mouse from school

Answer explanation

Ruby couldn't sleep at night because she felt bad about stealing the mouse from school, causing her distress and keeping her awake.

This book is called The Secret.

What was the secret referred to in the title?

• Ruby took the mouse from the class without anyone knowing

• Mr Jackson really was the best because he didn't get mad

• Lucy brought in a secret animal for everyone in class to see

• Mice can only be taken to school in secret becaue mice aren't allowed at school

Answer explanation

The secret referred to in the title is that Ruby took the mouse from the class without anyone knowing.