Mr Tanen's Tie Trouble

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

How did Mr. Tanen feel after selling his ties?

• A little sad and a little glad

• Mad that he had to sell his ties

• Very happy now that there was a new playground

How are the problems solved at the end of the story?

• Mr. Tanen gets a lot of new ties

• The people in the town play on the playground

• Mr. Tanen gets his ties back and the new playground opens

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

• Sad that he had to buy new ties

• Happy

• Mad that he had to sell his ties

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.

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

• angry

• happy

• sad

• surprised

What is the main theme of 'Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble'?

• Generosity and community spirit

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Friendship and loyalty