House Arrest Novel - Comprehension Questions

Why is Timothy under house arrest?

• He vandalized his school

• He stole a wallet to pay for his brother's medicine

• He ran away from home

• He skipped school too many times

What format is the novel House Arrest written in?

• A series of letters

• Journal entries in verse

• Text messages and emails

What is the name of Timothy's baby brother who has health problems?

• Levi

• James

• Marcus

• Lucas

Who is Mrs. Bainbridge?

• Timothy's court-appointed psychologist

• Timothy's probation officer

• A nurse who helps with Levi

• A CPS worker

How long is Timothy's house arrest sentence?

• One month

• One year

• Two years

What medical condition does Timothy's little brother have?

• Cancer

• Asthma

• A hole in his heart

• A tracheostomy (a 'trach')

What special item does Timothy steal from the store?

• A video game

• A medical device

• A teddy bear

• A wallet

Who is José?

• Timothy's probation officer

• Timothy's best friend

• Timothy's stepfather

• Levi's doctor

Who is James?

• Timothy's biological father

• The man who owned the stolen wallet

• Timothy's court-appointed probationary officer

• Levi's doctor

What happens when Levi's trach tube gets clogged?

• He might have to go to the hospital

• He can't breathe properly

• His skin turns blue

• All of the above