Ramona and Beezus: Family Dynamics

Ramona struggles with forgiving her mother after a mistake with eggs. She channels her anger into drawing with her father but is disappointed by his art. Dinner becomes tense when the family eats tongue, leading to a conflict. The girls are tasked with cooking the next meal, prompting them to reflect on their behavior and plan to be extra good to avoid punishment.

What did Mrs. Quimby do to avoid boiling an egg every morning?

• She decided to skip breakfast.

• She asked Ramona to boil them.

• She boiled several eggs in advance.

• She bought pre-cooked eggs.

Why was Ramona upset with her mother?

• Her mother forgot her birthday.

• Her mother called her a show-off.

• Her mother took an egg from the wrong shelf.

• Her mother didn't let her go out.

What activity did Ramona and her father do together?

• They went roller skating.

• They cooked dinner.

• They drew pictures of their feet.

• They watched a movie.

What was Ramona's reaction to her father's drawing?

• She ignored it.

• She was disappointed.

• She thought it was excellent.

• She laughed at it.

What did Ramona wish for during dinner?

• To have cornbread again.

• To have a new toy.

• To go out and play.

• To visit her friend.

Why did Beezus push her meat aside during dinner?

• She was allergic to it.

• She discovered it was tongue.

• She didn't like the taste.

• She was not hungry.

What was Mr. Quimby's suggestion after dinner?

• To go for a walk.

• To let the girls cook dinner the next day.

• To watch a movie together.

• To have dessert.

How did Ramona and Beezus feel about cooking dinner?

• Excited and eager.

• Nervous and unsure.

• Angry and punished.

• Indifferent and lazy.

What did Ramona wish for her parents?

• That they would buy her a gift.

• That they would let her stay up late.

• That they would forget the dinner incident.

• That they would take her on a trip.