Quiz on Jon Scieszka

Who is the author of "What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?"?

• Jon Scieszka

• Margaret Mary

• St. Luke

• Caldecott

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the relationship between Jon Scieszka and Sister Margaret Mary in the text?

• Teacher and student

• Siblings

• Friends

• Neighbors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was Jon Scieszka's response to Sister Margaret Mary's question?

• "Nothing, Sister."

• "I don't know."

• "It's a joke."

• "I'm not sure."

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where did the event in the text take place?

• St. Luke's Elementary School

• Flint High School

• Library of Congress

• Michigan University

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator consider a "fork in the road" in fifth-grade religion class?

• Choosing between two jokes

• Deciding whether to apologize or laugh

• Picking a favorite subject

• Choosing a new friend

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who told the narrator the funniest joke he had ever heard?

• Sister Margaret Mary

• His teacher

• Tim K.

• His parents

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the narrator's dilemma in religion class?

• Whether to study or play

• Whether to apologize or enjoy the joke

• Whether to sit in the front or back row

• Whether to write a note or listen

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does the bell-ringing guy say when told he can't ring the bells because he has no arms?

• I need arms to ring the bells.

• I don't need arms.

• I will find another job.

• I can't do it.

What happens to the bell-ringing guy when he tries to finish his song?

• He successfully rings the bell.

• He falls out of the tower.

• He gives up and leaves.

• He gets a standing ovation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the narrator feel when the whole class gathers around him?

• Confident and proud

• Terrified and powerful

• Sad and lonely

• Angry and frustrated

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6