Henry's Paper Route Quiz

Why does Henry want a paper route so badly?

• To impress his friends

• To buy a new bike

• To show that he is responsible

• To get out of doing homework

What is the main reason Mr. Capper won’t let Henry have a paper route at first?

• Henry is too young

• Henry doesn't have a bike

• Mr. Capper thinks Henry is too lazy

• Henry already has a job

How does Henry finally get the chance to help with a paper route?

• He convinces Mr. Capper to change his mind

• He helps Scooter when he got sick

• He sneaks out early to deliver papers

• His friend quits, so he takes over

Who causes trouble for Henry while he is delivering papers?

• Beezus

• Scooter

• Ramona

• Ribsy

Why is Henry collecting newspapers and magazines?

• Because he needed a hobby

• He was bored

• His school was fundraising

• He wanted his parents to be proud of him

What does Henry hope to buy if he earns enough money from his paper route?

• A bike

• A new baseball glove

• A new dog

• A skateboard

Why does Scooter make fun of Henry about the paper route?

• Scooter already has his own route

• Scooter thinks Henry is too small

• Scooter wants to be a better paperboy

• Henry accidentally drops the papers

What does Henry discover about being a paperboy?

• It’s easy and fun

• It’s more work than he expected

• It doesn’t pay well

• It’s only for adults

Who helps Henry figure out how to be a good paperboy?

• His friend, Beezus

• His neighbor, Mrs. Peabody

• His dad

• Scooter

What qualities does Henry show throughout the story that make him a good candidate for the paper route?

• perserverence and responsibility

• laziness and determination

• unmotivated and smart

• rude and hardworking