Chapter 13 and 14 How To Train Your Dad

What does Pooder call the water-skiing incident in chapter 13?

• The Riverbank Wipeout

• Scurry and Splash

• Death by Water Ski

• Dad’s Big Fall

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Why does Carol growl at the river?

• She wants to swim in it.

• She sees turtles.

• She now sees it as an enemy.

• She’s trying to protect Carl and Pooder.

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Which word best describes Pooder’s personality based on this chapter 13?

• Serious

• Mysterious

• Risky

• Shy

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Why does Carl use a squirt bottle on his dad near the shoe store dumpster?

• To get his attention

• To trick him into leaving

• To pretend it’s raining and stop him from dumpster diving

• To clean his neck

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What does Carl mean when he says his dad is “too good a mechanic”?

• He enjoys fixing cars too much.

• Carl respects his dad’s skills.

• Carl can’t successfully sabotage the truck.

• He wants to be a mechanic too.

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What is the most likely reason Carl keeps a journal of his dad’s behavior?

• To write a book one day

• To help remember all the funny moments

• To track his progress in training his dad

• Because Pooder told him to

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Which sentence best supports the idea that Carl is becoming more confident?

• I think I’m stuck with the way things are.

• I nodded, held out my hand as if feeling for more.

• I have arrived.

• Wrong.

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What does Carl mean when he says, “I will be marginally lookatable material”?

• He feels he is becoming stylish enough to be noticed.

• He thinks he is now unpopular.

• He wants to become invisible.

• He doesn’t care what he looks like anymore.

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How do Carl and Pooder help Carol when she chases the turtle?

• They scare the turtle away.

• They pull her out of the water.

• They call for help.

• They throw a rope to her.

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What does Pooder mean when he says Carl’s dad “has quit pooping on the rug”?

• Carl’s dad is better behaved now.

• Carl’s dad cleaned the house.

• Carl trained his dog successfully.

• Carl stopped nagging his dad.

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