Understanding Enemy Pie Concepts

In 'Enemy Pie' by Derek Munson, a boy's perfect summer is disrupted by a new neighbor, Jeremy Ross, who becomes his enemy. His dad 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 isn't so bad. The pie, meant to be a trick, turns out to be a lesson in friendship, as the boy learns that spending time with someone can change perceptions and turn enemies into friends.

What was the initial reason the protagonist disliked Jeremy Ross?

• Jeremy broke his treehouse.

• Jeremy was mean to his sister.

• Jeremy stole his bike.

• Jeremy laughed at him during a baseball game.

Where did the protagonist hang his enemy list?

• In the kitchen

• In his treehouse

• In his bedroom

• In the garage

What did the protagonist's father use to find the Enemy Pie recipe?

• A new cookbook

• An old recipe book

• A magazine

• A website

What did the protagonist initially think would be in the Enemy Pie?

• Vegetables and spices

• Chocolate and cream

• Weeds, earthworms, and rocks

• Fruits and sugar

What was the protagonist's task to make the Enemy Pie work?

• To write a letter to his enemy

• To spend the day with his enemy and be nice to him

• To give the pie to his enemy without talking to him

• To bake the pie himself

What activity did the protagonist and Jeremy do together that involved water?

• Swimming

• Water balloon fight

• Fishing

• Watering plants

What did the protagonist do before letting Jeremy into his treehouse?

• Cleaned it

• Built a new entrance

• Removed the enemy list

• Asked his dad for permission

What did the protagonist's dad make for dinner that both boys liked?

• Pizza

• Macaroni and cheese

• Burgers

• Hot dogs

How did the protagonist feel when he saw his dad eating the Enemy Pie?

• Happy

• Relieved

• Angry

• Confused

What did the protagonist learn about enemies by the end of the story?

• Enemies never change

• Enemies can become friends

• Enemies are always bad

• Enemies should be avoided