Mr Tanen's Tie Trouble

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

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.

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

• They want to thank Mr. Tanen

• They do not like the ties

• They think the ties cost too much money

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

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

• surprised

• sad

• happy

• scared

What is the main problem Mr. Tanen faces in the story?

• A) He loses his favorite tie.

• B) He needs to raise money for a playground.

• C) He has too many ties to choose from.

• D) He is late for a meeting.

Which character helps Mr. Tanen with the auction?

• A) Mr. Apple

• B) Kaylee and Alex

• C) The Mayor

• D) The School Board

What does Mr. Tanen do to solve his problem?

• A) He sells his car.

• B) He organizes a tie auction.

• C) He asks for a loan from the bank.

• D) He writes a letter to the community.

Why is the Blue Ribbon Tie special to Mr. Tanen?

• A) It was his first tie.

• B) It was a gift for being a good principal.

• C) It is the most expensive tie he owns.

• D) It is the only tie that matches his suit.

What lesson does Mr. Tanen learn by the end of the story?

• A) Money is more important than friendship.

• B) Community support is valuable.

• C) Ties are not important.

• D) Auctions are not effective.