Dear Mr. Henshaw Comprehension

Why was Leigh angry with his father?

• He didn't call even though he said he would.

• He sold Bandit to another family.

• He decided to move to Florida.

• He wouldn't let Leigh come live with him.

How many years has Leigh been writing to Mr. Henshaw?

• 2 years

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

What made Leigh finally start answering Mr. Henshaw's questions?

• his mom made him

• he never heard from him

• his teacher made him

• he did it on his own

Why does Leigh start keeping a diary?

• Mr. Henshaw suggests to

• His teacher told him to

• All his friends keep diaries

• He comes up with the idea on his own

When Mr. Henshaw wrote to Leigh, what did he include with his letter?

• an autographed photo of himself

• a list of questions for Leigh to answer

• a picture of his dog

• a dictionary and a note telling Leigh he needed to work on his spelling

What does Leigh use the $20 that dad sent him for?

• He buys a trucker’s jacket.

• He buys more maps to track dad.

• He buys materials for his burglar alarm.

• He buys a typewriter.

What is the main theme of 'Dear Mr. Henshaw'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Dealing with divorce and growing up

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

Who is the author of 'Dear Mr. Henshaw'?

• Beverly Cleary

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Judy Blume

What does Leigh struggle with throughout the book?

• Making new friends

• Understanding his parents' divorce

• Finding a new hobby

• Moving to a new city

What is Leigh's main hobby in 'Dear Mr. Henshaw'?

• Writing

• Drawing

• Playing soccer

• Cooking