Squids Will Be Squids Quiz

What kind of stories are included in Squids Will Be Squids?

• Fairy tales

• Science fiction stories

• Fables with silly morals

• Biographies

Who are the main characters in the fables?

• Famous historical figures

• Regular kids from school

• Talking animals, objects, and people with silly names

• Superheroes

What is a fable?

• A scary ghost story

• A made-up story that teaches a lesson

• A nonfiction article

• A comic book with no words

How are the morals in this book different from traditional fables?

• They are serious and old-fashioned

• They are confusing and hard to understand

• They are silly and funny

• They are about real-life events

Why do you think the authors gave the characters weird or random names?

• To help you learn new vocabulary

• To make the stories more serious

• To make the reader laugh and enjoy the story

• Because they couldn’t think of good names

What do the silly stories and morals teach us about how to treat others?

• That it’s okay to lie

• That being silly is more important than being kind

• That people (and squids!) don’t need rules

• That it's important to think about how we act and treat others, even in silly ways

How do the pictures help you enjoy the stories more?

• They are boring and don’t really add anything

• They help show the jokes and make the silly characters funnier

• They are only there to decorate the page

• They explain what each word means

Which of these best describes the book’s theme?

• Following rules no matter what

• Life is always serious

• Having fun while learning odd but funny lessons

• How to cook squid

Why do you think the authors made up silly morals like “He who smelt it, dealt it”?

• To sound like a science textbook

• To make kids laugh and enjoy reading

• To confuse the reader

• To make a serious point about history

What does the title Squids Will Be Squids mean?

• It warns you the book is about sea life

• It shows that squids are smarter than humans

• It’s a funny version of “kids will be kids,” meaning everyone acts silly sometimes

• It means squids are dangerous