Quiz Nightmare at the Book Fair CH 1

COMPREHENSION:

Why are fifth graders attending middle school in Trip's town?

• There wasn't enough room for them in the middle school.

• The middle school was trying out a new program.

• There was an overcrowding problem in the elementary schools.

• Fifth graders wanted more responsibility and lockers.

COMPREHENSION:

What sport are Trip and Lionel trying out for?

• Football

• Lacrosse

• Basketball

• Soccer

COMPREHENSION:

Why does Trip end up helping with the book fair?

• He wants to buy a new book.

• Mrs. Pontoon asks him to help move heavy crates.

• He enjoys reading and wants to be involved.

• His teacher, Mrs. Babcock, made him volunteer.

CHARACTERIZATION:

What does Trip think about reading?

• He loves it and reads all the time.

• He enjoys reading sports books.

• He finds it boring and would rather play sports.

• He wants to become a media specialist like Miss Durkin.

INFERENCE:

What happens to Trip at the very end of the chapter?

• He makes it to lacrosse tryouts.

• He finishes setting up the book fair.

• He gets hit on the head by falling books.

• He starts reading one of the dictionaries.

STORY ELEMENTS:

What is the main conflict or problem that Trip faces in chapter 1?

• He doesn't know the answer to his social studies quiz.

• He is forced to help with the book fair instead of going to tryouts.

• He can't decide which sport to play.

• He is having trouble opening the first crate of books.

SEQUENCE:

Which event is the catalyst that forces Trip to be in the media center?

• The three o'clock bell ringing.

• Seeing the sign for the book fair.

• Mrs. Pontoon asking him to help move crates.

• Miss Durkin offering him cookies.

CHARACTERIZATION:
Which of the following words best describes Trip Dinkleman based on this chapter?

• Studious and quiet

• Athletic and helpful, but reluctant to read

• Mean and inconsiderate

• Shy and reserved

CHARACTERIZATION:

What does Trip's initial thought about playing football

("I'm pretty big for my age. But I'm not very good.") reveal about him?

• He is overly confident.

• He is realistic about his abilities.

• He is afraid of trying new things.

• He is easily discouraged.

CHARACTERIZATION:

1. What does the idiom/phrase "I have a total sweet tooth" tell you about Trip?

• He is very good at sports.

• He enjoys sugary snacks and desserts.

• He likes to brush his teeth often.

• He is a very kind person.