Mr. Plumbing's Unusual House Journey

Ms. Julie narrates 'The Big Orange Splat' by Daniel Pinkwater. The story begins with Mr. Plumbing, who lives on a street where all houses are identical. A seagull drops a can of orange paint on his house, creating a big splat. Instead of repainting, Mr. Plumbing embraces the change, transforming his house into a colorful expression of his dreams. His neighbors initially disapprove but are eventually inspired to personalize their own homes, turning the street into a vibrant reflection of their individual dreams. The story highlights themes of creativity, individuality, and community.

What was the initial state of the street where Mr. Plumbing lived?

• Some houses were tall, others short.

• All houses were the same.

• The houses were painted in various colors.

• All houses were different.

What unusual event happened to Mr. Plumbing's house?

• A bird built a nest on the roof.

• A seagull dropped a can of orange paint on it.

• A tree fell on it.

• It was struck by lightning.

How did Mr. Plumbing initially respond to the orange splat on his house?

• He immediately painted over it.

• He ignored it completely.

• He called the police.

• He thought about it for a long time.

What did Mr. Plumbing's house look like after he finished painting it?

• It was painted entirely black.

• It was covered in polka dots.

• It looked like a rainbow and a jungle.

• It was a single color.

How did the neighbors initially react to Mr. Plumbing's new house design?

• They loved it and wanted to copy it.

• They were confused and thought he was crazy.

• They called the city council to complain.

• They ignored it completely.

What did Mr. Plumbing add to his house after painting it?

• A large garage.

• Palm trees, a hammock, and a pond with an alligator.

• A garden with flowers.

• A swimming pool.

What was the reaction of the neighbor who loved sailing ships?

• He built a house that looked like a castle.

• He built a house that looked like a sailing ship.

• He built a house that looked like a spaceship.

• He built a house that looked like a barn.

What did the neighbor who loved flying do to her house?

• She decorated her house with ropes and tassels.

• She built a house that looked like an airplane.

• She added wings to her house.

• She painted her house with clouds.

What was the overall transformation of the street by the end of the story?

• It became a uniform street again.

• It became a reflection of the residents' dreams.

• It was abandoned by all the residents.

• It was turned into a commercial area.

What did the street look like after all the neighbors changed their houses?

• It looked like a series of identical houses.

• It looked like a forest.

• It looked like a collection of different dreams.

• It looked like a row of castles.