The Boxcar Children Quiz

What is the main problem the children face at the beginning of the story?

• They lost their dog

• They are hungry and need a place to live

• They want to go on vacation

• They don’t like their school

What can you tell about Henry from his actions?

• He is lazy

• He is a leader and takes care of his siblings

• He is very silly

• He doesn't like helping others

Why does Jessie want to keep the boxcar clean and neat?

• So they can sell it

• To impress the doctor

• So they feel safe and at home

• Because she doesn’t like dirt

What does the word “resourceful” mean in this story?

• Mean to others

• Good at using what you have

• Always needing help

• Funny and silly

Which sentence best shows how the children work as a team?

• Jessie went shopping by herself.

• Henry worked while the others cleaned the boxcar.

• They all worked together to fix up the boxcar.

• Benny played with Watch all day.

Why did the children think their grandfather would be mean?

• They had never met him and only heard bad things

• He wrote them a mean letter

• He sent them away

• He was a train conductor

What lesson do the children learn by the end of the book?

• You can survive in a boxcar

• You should always live in a boxcar

• Family can be kind, even when you’re scared at first

• Grandparents are always rich

Which of these best describes Violet?

• Loud and silly

• Shy, gentle, and loves to help

• Always mad

• Lazy and sleepy

Why do you think the author wrote this book?

• To teach kids how to build a boxcar

• To make readers laugh

• To show how children can be brave and take care of each other

• To sell toys

Why does Henry decide to work for Dr. Moore?

• He wants to become a doctor

• He wants to earn money to buy a bike

• He wants to help his family by earning money

• He doesn’t want to live in the boxcar anymore