Journeys Ramona Quimby

Why are Beezus and Ramona behaving so well at the beginning of the story?

• They hope their parents will take them rollerskating as a reward.
• They hope it will make their father forget that he is angry at them.
• They hope their mother will make their favorite dish for dinner as a reward.
• They hope it will make their parents forget the girls’ promise to make dinner.

How do the girls feel Sunday morning?

• angry
• excited
• happy
• worried

Why do Ramona and Beezus think their parents are mean?

• They make the girls cook dinner.
• They make the girls clean their rooms.
• They tell the girls they cannot rollerskate.
• They tell the girls they must wash the dishes.

Why do the girls think about making something bad for dinner?

• They do not want their parents to ask them to cook again
• They think it will show how creative they can be in the kitchen.
• They cannot find the ingredients they need to make something tasty.
• They want their parents to know how it feels to have to eat something awful.

What does Beezus mean when she says little specks?

• spices
• yogurt
• small plates
• chicken skins

What does Beezus mean when she says she can’t stand touching raw meat?

• She cannot find the meat. 
• She is getting tired from cooking.
• She does not like touching the meat.
• She likes to sit down while she cooks.

What does Ramona mean when she says we’re slaving out here?

• We’re thirsty.
• We need a break.
• We’re working hard.
• We do not know what to do.

Why do the girls light candles?

• to honor their parents
• to make the food look better
• to make the room look festive
• to celebrate finishing cooking

How does Mr. Quimby feel during dinner?

• angry that the kitchen is messy
• surprised that the food is good
• happy that the girls had fun cooking
• disappointed that the cornbread is pale

How do Beezus and Ramona feel during dinner?

• surprised to learn that cooking is fun
• bad that they made such a mess in the kitchen
• thankful that their parents seem to like the food
• determined to make an even better dinner next time