Exploring Responsibility in I Wanna Iguana

Why does Alex initially want to take Mikey's iguana?

• Because he wants to show it to his friends

• Because he wants to teach it tricks

• Because Stinky's dog might eat it

• Because it is cute and quiet

What does Alex compare the iguana to in terms of cuteness?

• Tarantulas

• Hamsters

• Cats

• Dogs

How long does it take for an iguana to grow to its full size according to Alex?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What concern does Alex's mom have about him owning a six-foot long reptile?

• It will damage the furniture

• It will be too noisy

• It will scare away potential girlfriends

• It will be too expensive to feed

Why does Alex feel lonely and want the iguana as a friend?

• He wants to show off to his friends

• He recently moved to a new neighborhood

• His brother is just a baby and can't play with him

• He doesn't have any friends at school

What happened to the class fish that Alex took home?

• It escaped and was never found

• It jumped into the spaghetti sauce

• It got eaten by a cat

• It died because Alex forgot to feed it

What does Alex promise to do if he gets the iguana?

• Teach it tricks

• Take it for walks

• Feed it every day and clean its cage

• Build a special enclosure for it

What does 'trial basis' mean according to Alex's mom?

• Alex can keep the iguana for a month

• Alex can keep the iguana if he pays for it

• Alex can keep the iguana if he takes care of it for a week or two

• Alex can keep the iguana if he gets good grades

How does Alex plan to pay for the iguana's lettuce?

• By doing extra chores

• With his allowance

• By selling his toys

• By asking his parents for money

What does Alex find on his dresser at the end of the story?

• A new book

• A letter from his mom

• A new soccer trophy

• The iguana