How does Cliff help his mom during the Christmas preparations?

He helps watch his younger siblings.

He decorates the tree by himself.

What is one way the family tries to solve problems together in the first five chapters?

They leave it for their parents to fix.

Which of the following best shows how Cliff feels about his brother Brad?

He admires Brad and sometimes feels frustrated with him.

He never wants to spend time with Brad.

Why is the fig pudding important to Cliff's family?

It is the only dessert they know how to make.

It was given to them by a neighbor.

What lesson does Cliff learn from the incident with Teddy and the marble?

That accidents can happen and families need to stick together.

To always keep toys away from babies.

How does the author use humor in the first five chapters to show family life?

By describing silly situations that happen in a big family.

By making fun of the characters.

By telling jokes at the end of each chapter.

By using funny names for the characters.

If you were Cliff, how would you have handled the situation when Teddy swallowed the marble? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

I would have told my parents right away, just like Cliff did, because it was the safest thing to do.

I would have panicked and run away.

I would have tried to get the marble out myself.

What evidence from the first five chapters shows that Cliff is a responsible older brother?

He helps his mom and looks after his younger siblings.

He leaves the house without telling anyone.

How does the family's reaction to Teddy's accident show their values?

They work together and support each other.

Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from Cliff's point of view? Use details from the story to support your answer.

To help readers understand the challenges and joys of being an older sibling in a big family.

To show what it is like to be the youngest child.

What might have happened if the family had not acted quickly when Teddy swallowed the marble? Use reasoning based on the story.

Teddy could have gotten very sick or hurt.

Teddy would have been fine without help.

The marble would have disappeared.

How does the author show the importance of family traditions in the first five chapters?

By describing the family's excitement about making fig pudding together.

By having the family eat out at restaurants.

Based on what you have read in the first five chapters, what do you think will be an important theme in the rest of the book? Explain your reasoning.

The importance of family and sticking together through good and bad times.

How to cook different desserts.

Exploring Fig Pudding Chapters 1-5

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CCSS

RL.2.1, RL.4.3, RI.11-12.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the main character in "Fig Pudding"?

Cliff

Josh

Brad

Ralph

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the youngest sibling in Cliff's family?

Brad

Josh

Nate

Teddy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What holiday does the family celebrate in the first five chapters?

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Easter

Halloween

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Cliff's little sister?

Libby

Sarah

Emily

Annie

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What food does the family make that is mentioned in the title of the book?

Apple pie

Fig pudding

Chocolate cake

Banana bread

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Cliff's feelings about his large family?

He is always annoyed by them.

He sometimes finds them overwhelming but loves them.

He wishes he was an only child.

He ignores them most of the time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Cliff's family have to go to the hospital in the first five chapters?

Someone broke a leg.

Teddy swallows a marble.

Their mom is having a baby.

Brad gets sick.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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