Exploring Curious George and the Pizza: A Reading Comprehension Adventure

George and his friend plan to have pizza at Tony's place. Tony, the baker, is busy preparing pizzas when a factory requests a quick delivery. Curious George tries making pizza, causing chaos. Tony forgets the delivery, but George, hiding in the truck, helps deliver the pizza to the factory. Tony thanks George and rewards him with a special pizza.

What was George's initial plan for the evening?

• To deliver a pizza

• To bake a cake

• To go out for pizza

• To make a pizza himself

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Who was responsible for preparing the pizzas?

• Tony's wife

• George

• The friend

• Tony the baker

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What caused chaos in the pizza place?

• The oven breaking down

• George tossing dough

• A rush order

• A telephone call

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Where did George hide after causing trouble?

• Under a table

• In a small truck

• Behind the counter

• Inside the oven

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What did Tony forget due to the chaos?

• George's presence

• To lock the front door

• The rush order pizza

• To turn off the oven

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How did Tony plan to deliver the pizza after the missed deadline?

• By asking for an extension

• Using a faster vehicle

• With George's help

• Canceling the order

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What was unique about the pizza delivery?

• It was delivered by a monkey

• It was the fastest delivery ever

• It was a free pizza

• It was delivered by Tony himself

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Who exclaimed about the monkey delivering a pizza?

• George's friend

• The factory guard

• Tony

• A customer at the pizza place

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How did George make up for the trouble he caused?

• By cleaning the pizza place

• By delivering the pizza

• By apologizing to the customers

• By baking a new pizza

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What special reward did George receive?

• A banana

• A day off from mischief

• A special pizza

• A new toy

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