Mr Tanen's Tie Trouble Comprehension Check

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?

• angry

• happy

• sad

• surprised

What happens AFTER Mr. Tanen puts up signs?

• Mr. Apple calls Mr. Tanen.

• Mr. Tanen sits in his office.

• Mr. Tanen thinks of selling his ties.

• The whole town comes to Mr. Tanen's auction.

Why does Mr. Tanen keep his Blue Ribbon Tie?

• Nobody wants to buy it.

• He paid a lot of money for it.

• He wants to wear it at the new playground.

• It was a present to him for being a good principal.

How does Mr. Tanen feel AFTER the auction?

• sad that his closet is empty

• angry that everyone bought his ties

• happy that Kaylee and Alex gave him the money

• afraid that Mr. Apple will not let him build the playground

At the END of the story, why does everyone give the ties they bought, back to Mr. Tanen?

• They do not like the ties.

• They want to thank Mr. Tanen.

• They think the ties cost too much money.

• They want Mr. Tanen to sell the ties again to make more money.

What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?

• Mr. Tanen opens his tie closet.

• Mr. Tanen puts signs up all over town.

• Mr. Tanen puts on his Blue Ribbon Tie.

• Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple.

Who is the main character in this story?

• Mr. Tanen

• Mr. Apple

• Emerson

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground

• by selling his shoes

• by selling his ties

• by asking Mr. Apple for more money

How do the people in the town react to Mr. Tanen selling his ties?

• Surprised

• Sad

• Mad

What was one bad thing about the tie auction?

• Mr. Tanen no longer had his ties

• The kids were sad about getting a new playground

• Mr. Apple was mad at Mr. Tanen for selling his ties