Exploring Baloney by Jon Scieszka

Mr. Cohen reads a story about Henry P Baloney, who is late for class and gives an imaginative excuse involving misplaced items, a journey to another planet, and a series of adventures. Despite the unbelievable nature of his story, his teacher, Miss Bugscuffle, finds it fitting for the day's assignment on tall tales.

What was Henry's reason for being late?

• He overslept.

• He had a series of fantastical adventures.

• He forgot his homework.

• He missed the bus.

What did Henry use to try to fix his situation?

• A magic wand.

• A smartphone.

• His simulus.

• A time machine.

Where did Henry accidentally travel to?

• The planet Astro.

• The center of the Earth.

• A parallel universe.

• The bottom of the ocean.

How did Henry entertain the Astro guys?

• By singing.

• With his dance moves.

• With funny pictures.

• By telling jokes.

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What title was Henry given by the aliens?

• King of the Universe.

• Galactic Hero.

• Kun Angus of the planet.

• Supreme Leader.

What mistake did Henry make with the aliens?

• He broke their cherished relic.

• He ate their sacred food.

• He used the wrong word for 'thank you'.

• He called them the wrong name.

How did Henry avoid being disintegrated?

• By using a shield.

• By plugging the blast with his simulus.

• By negotiating peace.

• By running away.

What did Henry erase by mistake?

• The portal lock.

• His memory.

• The aliens' language.

• The school's address.

How did Henry stop falling?

• By flapping his arms.

• By grabbing onto a spaceship.

• By using his simulus.

• By remembering he didn't know the law of gravity.

What was the classroom assignment for the day?

• To solve a math problem.

• To compose a tall tale.

• To write a science fiction story.

• To draw an alien.

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