Understanding Character Choices and Actions

Mrs. Cortez reads a chapter from 'Freckle Juice' by Judy Bloom. Andrew, wanting freckles, uses a blue marker to draw them on his face. His classmates and teacher, Miss Kelly, react to his new look. Miss Kelly offers a 'secret formula' to remove the freckles, which turns out to be a playful trick. Andrew learns to appreciate himself without fake freckles, while Nikki Lane expresses a desire to remove his real freckles.

What was Andrew looking for in his desk drawer?

• A green crayon

• A blue magic marker

• A brown magic marker

• A red pen

Why did Andrew decide to use a blue marker?

• He couldn't find a brown one

• He liked the color blue

• Blue was his favorite color

• He thought blue would look better

What did Andrew do with the blue marker?

• He painted his shoes

• He decorated his face with blue dots

• He drew on his notebook

• He colored his hair

How did Andrew feel about his blue freckles?

• He thought they looked silly but didn't care

• He was embarrassed

• He was proud of them

• He wanted to remove them immediately

What was Miss Kelly's reaction to Andrew's blue freckles?

• She sent him to the principal's office

• She ignored them

• She laughed at him

• She offered a secret formula to remove them

What did Miss Kelly give Andrew to remove his freckles?

• A secret formula

• A magic eraser

• A special soap

• A wet cloth

What did the secret formula smell like?

• Oranges

• Lemons

• Mint

• Lavender

How many times did Andrew use the formula to remove his freckles?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What did Miss Kelly say about Andrew's appearance without freckles?

• He should try a different look

• He looked strange

• He was very handsome

• He needed more freckles

What did Nikki Lane want to do with his freckles?

• Keep them

• Remove them

• Add more

• Change their color