Mr. Henshaw Comprehension Quiz

What is the main character's name in the book "Mr. Henshaw"?

• Leigh Botts

• Mr. Henshaw

• Barry

• Miss Neely

Why does Leigh write to Mr. Henshaw?

• To ask for an autograph

• To complain about a book

• As part of a school assignment

• To invite him to a party

What is one thing Leigh asks Mr. Henshaw in his letter?

• How to become a writer

• What his favorite color is

• If he has any pets

• Where he lives

How does Leigh feel about writing to Mr. Henshaw at first?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Angry

• Indifferent

What does Leigh's mother do for a living?

• She is a teacher

• She is a nurse

• She is a waitress

• She is a librarian

What is one of the challenges Leigh faces at school?

• Making new friends

• Understanding math

• Writing essays

• Playing sports

What does Leigh hope to achieve by writing to Mr. Henshaw?

• To get advice on writing

• To win a contest

• To make a new friend

• To get a free book

What is one thing Leigh mentions about his family in his letters?

• They travel a lot

• His parents are divorced

• He has a twin brother

• They have a pet dog

How does Leigh's relationship with Mr. Henshaw change over the course of the letters?

• It becomes more formal

• It becomes more personal

• It becomes more distant

• It remains the same

What does Leigh learn about himself through his correspondence with Mr. Henshaw?

• He enjoys writing

• He dislikes school

• He wants to be a teacher

• He prefers sports