Exploring Friendship Through Enemy Pie

In this story, a boy initially sees his new neighbor, Jeremy Ross, as an enemy. His father suggests making 'enemy pie' to get rid of enemies, but the boy must spend a day with Jeremy for it to work. As they spend time together, the boy realizes Jeremy is not so bad, and they become friends. The pie, meant to be a trick, turns out to be a way to foster friendship. The boy learns that understanding and spending time with someone can change perceptions and build friendships.

What event made the summer less than perfect for the boy?

• His sister went to camp.

• He was on the best baseball team.

• He built a treehouse.

• Jeremy Ross moved next door.

What was the boy's initial reaction to Jeremy Ross?

• He was happy.

• He was indifferent.

• He was upset.

• He was excited.

What is the secret ingredient of Enemy Pie according to the boy's father?

• Weeds

• Magic

• Rocks

• Earthworms

What did the boy's father say was necessary for Enemy Pie to work?

• Eating it together

• Spending a day with the enemy

• Adding magic ingredients

• Keeping it a secret

How did the boy feel about spending a day with Jeremy Ross?

• Angry

• Scared but willing

• Indifferent

• Excited

What activity did Jeremy Ross excel at?

• Making pies

• Throwing a boomerang

• Playing basketball

• Building treehouses

Why did the boy tear the enemy list off the wall?

• He lost the list.

• His father told him to.

• Jeremy saw the list.

• He no longer considered Jeremy an enemy.

What did the boy do when he thought Jeremy was about to eat the Enemy Pie?

• He warned him it was bad.

• He told him it was delicious.

• He ate his piece first.

• He encouraged him to eat it.

What was the boy's realization about Jeremy Ross at the end of the story?

• He was a good basketball player.

• He was not a good enemy.

• He was his best friend.

• He was still his enemy.

What was the true effect of Enemy Pie?

• It made enemies disappear.

• It made enemies friends.

• It was poisonous.

• It had no effect.