Understanding Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Cheese

What is the main problem that the characters in "Guinea Pig, Hamster and Cheese" are trying to solve?

• Finding a lost treasure

• Solving a mystery at the pet shop

• Winning a race

• Building a treehouse

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Sasspants, the guinea pig, feel about being mistaken for a detective?

• Excited

• Annoyed

• Scared

• Proud

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CCSS.RL.3.3

What evidence from the text shows that Hamisher, the hamster, is enthusiastic about solving mysteries?

• He often falls asleep during investigations.

• He eagerly suggests new cases to solve.

• He prefers to stay in his cage.

• He ignores Sasspants' ideas.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Describe the character trait of Hamisher that makes him a good partner for Sasspants.

• Lazy

• Curious

• Shy

• Grumpy

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CCSS.RL.3.3

What action does Sasspants take that helps solve the mystery in the story?

• She writes a letter to the police.

• She observes the behavior of the other animals.

• She runs away from the pet shop.

• She hides in her cage.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the actions of the pet shop owner contribute to the sequence of events in the story?

• The owner locks the animals in their cages.

• The owner accidentally leaves clues around the shop.

• The owner sells all the animals.

• The owner ignores the animals completely.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

What question does Hamisher frequently ask Sasspants throughout the story?

• "Can we go outside?"

• "What's the next mystery?"

• "Are we there yet?"

• "Do you want some cheese?"

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the character of Sasspants change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• She becomes more fearful.

• She becomes more confident.

• She becomes more selfish.

• She becomes more forgetful.

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CCSS.RL.3.3