Exploring Characters in Times Square

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 1 in "The Cricket in Times Square."

• Chester Cricket arrives in New York City and meets Tucker Mouse.

• Mario Bellini finds Chester Cricket in the subway station.

• Chester Cricket performs a concert in Times Square.

• Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse plan a trip to the country.

Identify a character trait of Chester Cricket based on Chapters 1-7.

• Aggressive

• Curious

• Lazy

• Arrogant

Compare and contrast the characters of Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. Which of the following is a similarity between them?

• Both are afraid of humans.

• Both enjoy listening to Chester's music.

• Both dislike living in the city.

• Both are nocturnal animals.

What is a main idea presented in Chapter 3?

• Chester Cricket learns to play the piano.

• Mario's family struggles to keep their newsstand open.

• Tucker Mouse finds a new home in the country.

• Harry Cat becomes a famous performer.

Identify a character trait of Mario Bellini from Chapters 1-7.

• Selfish

• Generous

• Impatient

• Shy

Compare and contrast Chester Cricket and Tucker Mouse. Which of the following is a difference between them?

• Chester is from the country, while Tucker is from the city.

• Both are afraid of cats.

• Chester loves cheese, while Tucker loves leaves.

• Both are nocturnal animals.

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 5.

• Chester Cricket decides to return to the country.

• Mario's family decides to sell the newsstand.

• Chester performs a concert for the animals in the subway.

• Chester becomes friends with Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse.

Identify a character trait of Tucker Mouse based on Chapters 1-7.

• Timid

• Greedy

• Friendly

• Rude

Compare and contrast Mario Bellini and his mother. Which of the following is a similarity between them?

• Both are skeptical of Chester's abilities.

• Both are supportive of Chester staying at the newsstand.

• Both dislike the noise of the city.

• Both are eager to sell the newsstand.

What is a main idea presented in Chapter 7?

• Chester Cricket learns to speak human language.

• Mario's family decides to move to the country.

• Chester's music attracts more customers to the newsstand.

• Tucker Mouse leaves the city for a new adventure.