Molly Lou Melon Comprehension Questions

Miss Dana reads 'Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon', a story about a girl with unique traits who overcomes teasing at her new school with confidence and advice from her grandma. Molly's self-assurance eventually wins over her classmates, including her main teaser, Ronald Durkin. The story encourages confidence and learning from mistakes.

What is the main character's name in the story?

• Molly Lou Melon

• Miss Dana

• Patti Lavelle

• David Catrove

What advice did Molly Lou Melon's grandmother give her about her height?

• To wear high heels

• To walk proudly

• To ignore everyone

• To stay quiet

How did Molly Lou Melon handle her buck teeth?

• She hid them

• She got braces

• She stacked pennies on them

• She ignored them

What did Molly Lou Melon's grandmother say about her voice?

• To whisper

• To stay silent

• To sing out clear and strong

• To speak softly

What was Molly Lou Melon's challenge when she moved to a new town?

• Learning a new language

• Starting at a new school

• Saying goodbye to her grandma

• Finding a new house

What did Ronald Durkin call Molly Lou Melon on the first day of school?

• Snowflake

• Bucky tooth beaver

• Sick duck

• Shrimpo

How did Molly Lou Melon respond to being called 'Bucky tooth beaver'?

• She told the teacher

• She cried

• She stacked pennies on her teeth

• She ignored it

What happened when Molly Lou Melon sang out in class?

• The teacher got angry

• The class was silent

• Everyone laughed

• Ronald Durkin somersaulted backwards

What did Ronald Durkin say about Molly Lou Melon's snowflake?

• It was perfect

• It was all wrong

• It was too small

• It was too big

How did the children react to Molly Lou Melon's snowflake?

• They criticized it

• They laughed

• They ignored it

• They were amazed