Big Nate: On a Roll ch. 1-2

How does Nate feel when he sees Artur at the beginning of the book?

• Happy

• Jealous

• Excited

• Confused

What makes Nate feel jealous of Artur?

• Artur is taller than him.

• Artur always seems perfect and likable.

• Artur gets better grades than him.

• Artur has a pet dog Nate wants.

What is the main idea of Chapter 1?

• Nate starts a club at school.

• Nate feels frustrated because he always compares himself to Artur.

• Nate tries to bake cookies with his friends.

• Nate gets in trouble with his teacher.

Why does Nate think his dad’s advice about “not comparing yourself to others” is silly?

• He believes everyone compares themselves to others.

• He doesn’t understand the advice.

• He thinks Artur is just too perfect.

• He doesn’t trust his dad’s advice.

What detail shows how Nate is feeling when he complains about Artur?

• He smiles and laughs while talking.

• He speaks calmly and listens to others.

• He frowns and uses dramatic language like “it’s not fair.”

• He says he doesn’t care at all.

Why is Nate excited about selling wall hangings for Timber Scouts?

• He wants to prove he is better than Artur.

• He loves wall hangings.

• He wants to raise money for a school trip.

• He thinks it will be fun to do with his friends.

How does Nate feel about his chances of winning the prize for selling the most wall hangings?

• Nervous

• Confident

• Uninterested

• Scared

What is the main idea of Chapter 2?

• Nate decides to work hard to sell wall hangings and outdo Artur.

• Nate plans to make new wall hangings for the Timber Scouts.

• Nate and Artur work together to sell wall hangings.

• Nate decides to quit the Timber Scouts.

What evidence shows Nate feels confident about selling wall hangings?

• He creates a plan to win.

• He starts complaining about Artur.

• He refuses to talk to his dad about it.

• He decides not to try at all.

What happens at the end of Chapter 2 that makes Nate frustrated?

• Artur joins the contest and starts selling wall hangings.

• Nate accidentally ruins his wall hangings.

• Nate gets sick and can’t sell anything.