New Shoes

What is Mr. Alfrey's solution to Jeremy's shoe problem?

• He buys him some new winter boots.

• He tells Jeremy's grandmother he needs new shoes.

• He give him a pair of shoes from a box in the office.

• He tapes Jeremy's shoes back together.

What is Jeremy's main problem with the shoes Mr. Alfrey gives him?

• They are blue.

• They have cartoon animals on them, and they are velcro.

• His cousin Marshall wears the same shoes.

• They are too big.

Compare and Contrast how Jeremy feels about his shoes and about Antonio's shoes.

• Jeremy is happy that he has shoes to wear, and he is happy to see Antonio so excited about his new shoes.

• Jeremey is mad about his shoes, and he is mad at Antonio for stealing his shoes.

• Jeremy is jealous of Antonio.

• Jeremy is mad about his shoes, and happy for Antonio.

How does Jeremy feel about his boots?

• Upset, because they are black, and he wanted red.

• Happy, because his feet will be dry.

• Happy, because they fit.

• Excited, because they are new, and have never been worn by anyone else.

How does Jeremy feel when Mr. Alfrey gets him some new shoes?

• Excited because his shoes are falling apart and he really needs them

• thrilled because he gets him the pair he has been wanting

• Disappointed because they were Velcro and babyish and not the ones he wanted

Why did Jeremy buy a pair of shoes, knowing that they did not fit?

• he needed new shoes

• he had outgrown his shoes

• he wanted the shoes that all the other kids had

On page 22, how does the illustration support the text?

• It shows that grandma still loves him even though she doesn't have a lot of money to buy him new shoes

• it shows that Jeremy has hurt his feet trying to fit them into the pair of shoes he bought even though they were too small

• it shows that Jeremy does not like his shoes

What is the main theme of the story 'New Shoes'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Materialism

• C) Family values

• D) Adventure

In the story 'New Shoes', what does the protagonist learn about material possessions?

• A) They are the most important thing in life

• B) They can bring temporary happiness

• C) They are not as important as relationships

• D) They define one's identity

Which literary device is predominantly used in the story 'New Shoes' to convey the protagonist's feelings?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification