The Big Sting

Who is the main character in "The Big Sting" by Rachelle Delaney?

• Leo

• Leo’s grandmother

• Leo’s mother

• Leo’s best friend

What is the main setting of "The Big Sting"?

• A city apartment

• A bee farm on an island

• A school playground

• A mountain cabin

Which of the following best describes Leo’s grandmother’s hobby?

• Painting

• Beekeeping

• Gardening

• Birdwatching

What event causes Leo and his family to visit the island?

• A family reunion

• The theft of his grandmother’s beehive

• A school field trip

• A birthday party

Summarize what Leo and his cousin do to solve the mystery of the missing beehive.

• They ignore the problem and play games

• They investigate, look for clues, and question people on the island

• They call the police and wait for help

• They leave the island immediately

Why does Leo feel nervous about spending time on the island?

• He is afraid of bees and doesn’t know his grandmother well

• He doesn’t like the food there

• He wants to go to the beach instead

• He is allergic to flowers

How does the setting of the island contribute to the story’s mystery?

• The island is crowded and noisy, making it hard to think

• The island is small and everyone knows each other, so suspects are limited

• The island is far from the city, so help is easy to get

• The island has no animals

What motivates Leo to help solve the mystery, even though he is scared of bees?

• He wants to impress his friends

• He wants to help his grandmother and learn more about her

• He is promised a reward

• He wants to leave the island

Based on the story, what can you infer about the relationship between Leo and his grandmother by the end of the book?

• They become closer and understand each other better

• They decide not to talk anymore

• They argue more than before

• They move to different cities

Compare and contrast the themes of family and courage in "The Big Sting." Which statement best explains how these themes are connected in the story?

• Family and courage are not related in the story

• Leo’s courage grows as he works with his family to solve the mystery, showing that family support can help someone be brave

• Courage is only shown by the adults, not by Leo

• Family is important, but courage is not needed