Old Tom Goes To Mars DR 1

What did Angela Throgmorton see for sale?

• A sweet little car

• A sweet little garden

• A sweet little boat

• A sweet little house

What was Old Tom doing when Angela interrupted him?

• Eating lunch

• Playing a game

• Taking a walk

• Taking a late-afternoon nap

What did Angela decide to do after giving Old Tom the surprise?

• Take a nap

• Go shopping

• Bake a cake

• Clean and scrub the house

Why might Old Tom love surprises?

• He likes to be scared

• He enjoys new experiences

• He dislikes routines

• He enjoys being surprised by Angela

What can be inferred about Old Tom’s personality based on his reaction to the surprise?

• He is easily scared

• He is very cautious

• He is curious and playful

• He is very serious

Why do you think Angela was surprised to find Old Tom’s secret?

• She thought he was asleep

• She didn’t know he had a map

• She was expecting something else

• She didn't expect him to plan a trip to Mars

How might the story change if Old Tom didn’t like surprises?

• He would have ignored Angela

• He would have left the house

• He would have hidden the surprise

• He would not have interacted with the new house

What might happen next in the story now that Angela knows Old Tom’s secret?

• They might throw the map away

• They might sell the house

• They might plan a new adventure together

• They might argue about the map

How would you feel if you were Old Tom and discovered a map to Mars?

• Scared

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Angry

What is the best synonym for “interrupted” as used in the passage?

• Continued

• Ended

• Disrupted

• Disturbed