What can you infer about the relationship between the boy and his grandmother from their conversation with Mr. Stringer?

• They are not very close.

• They often fight with each other.

• They support and defend each other.

• They are afraid of Mr. Stringer.

What is a possible theme of the story based on the boy's experience with the mice in the hotel?

• Perseverance in the face of challenges

• The importance of wealth

• Trusting strangers

• The dangers of traveling

How does the boy's point of view influence the way events are described in the text?

• It makes the events seem scarier than they are.

• It shows an unbiased perspective.

• It provides a humorous take on serious events.

• It adds a sense of adventure and curiosity.

How do the boy's feelings about the mice differ from Mr. Stringer's feelings?

• The boy is indifferent, while Mr. Stringer is excited.

• The boy is enthusiastic, while Mr. Stringer is annoyed.

• Both the boy and Mr. Stringer love the mice.

• Both the boy and Mr. Stringer are frightened by the mice.

What did the boy use to make the mice climb to the top of his head?