Karen’s Worst Day – Comprehension Test

What is the main reason Karen is having a terrible day?

• She gets in trouble at school and home.

• She loses her favorite toy.

• Her best friend moves away.

• She is sick and has to stay in bed.

Where does Karen live most of the time?

• In one house with both her parents.

• With her mother during the week and her father on weekends.

• In two different houses with her mom and dad.

• In a boarding school far from home.

What accident happens to Karen at school?

• She spills milk on herself.

• She breaks her glasses.

• She forgets her homework.

• She falls in the hallway.

Why does Karen get in trouble with her teacher?

• She talks back to the teacher.

• She forgets her homework.

• She yells at a classmate.

• She is caught passing notes in class.

What happens to Karen’s glasses?

• She loses them at school.

• They get stepped on and break.

• She forgets them at home.

• Her little brother hides them.

How does Karen’s bad day continue when she gets home?

• She gets punished for being rude.

• She spills juice all over her favorite book.

• She accidentally breaks a window.

• She trips and falls down the stairs.

Who helps Karen feel better after her bad day?

• Her best friend

• Her teacher

• Her parents and little sister

• Her babysitter

What lesson does Karen learn by the end of the book?

• Bad days happen to everyone, but things get better.

• School is too difficult, so she wants to quit.

• It’s okay to be mean if you are having a bad day.

• Wearing glasses makes everything worse.

What is one way Karen tries to fix her bad day?

• She makes a list of happy things.

• She writes a letter to her teacher.

• She stays in her room and refuses to talk.

• She runs away from home.

How does the book Karen’s Worst Day end?

• Karen realizes tomorrow will be a better day.

• Karen stays mad and refuses to talk to anyone.

• Karen moves to a new school.

• Karen gets rid of her glasses.