Chapter 1-2

In the beginning of this book, what is Jesse's one goal?

• To be the fastest runner in the fifth grade

• Make new friends

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  To be Miss Edmund's favorite student

• 
  To become the world's best artist

Besides running, what other activity does Jesse really enjoy doing?

• Watching TV

• Drawing

• Video games

• Collecting legos

Who is Miss Bessie?

• Jesse's Mom

• A teacher

• A cow

• Jesse's sister

What figurative language is used on page one. (Ba-room, ba-room, baripity, baripity)

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

What character trait best describes Jesse Oliver Aarons?

• lazy

• determined

• affectionate

• hopeless

What does Jess enjoy drawing the most?

• 
  Imaginary animals in difficult situations

• Regular farm animals

• Portraits of his family

• Landscapes

How many sisters does Jesse have?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 4

Who is the only teacher that appreciates Jess's drawings?

• Mr.Turner

• Ms.Edmunds

• Ms.Leslie

• Ms.Burke

Who does Jess meet near the old Perkins place?

• A new teacher

• A farmer

• A new neighbor named Leslie Burke

• A stray dog

How would you describe life on the farm for Jesse?

• calming

• relaxing

• laboring

• peaceful