Understanding Enemy Pie Concepts

In 'Enemy Pie,' a boy's perfect summer is disrupted by the arrival of Jeremy Ross, his new enemy. His dad suggests a secret recipe, Enemy Pie, to get rid of enemies. The boy spends a day with Jeremy, following his dad's plan, and discovers Jeremy isn't so bad. By the end of the day, they become friends, and the boy realizes the pie was a clever way to teach him about friendship and understanding.

What was the initial reason the protagonist's summer was not perfect?

• He was on the best baseball team.

• Jeremy Ross moved into the neighborhood.

• He built a treehouse.

• His sister was at camp.

Why did the protagonist create an enemy list?

• To remember who to invite to his birthday party.

• Because Jeremy Ross moved into the neighborhood.

• To list people he wanted to invite to his treehouse.

• To keep track of his friends.

What did the protagonist's father use to introduce the concept of Enemy Pie?

• An old recipe book.

• A new baseball bat.

• A mysterious letter.

• A magic wand.

What was the protagonist's initial thought about the ingredients of Enemy Pie?

• They must be delicious.

• They must be magical.

• They must be disgusting.

• They must be expensive.

What was the secret to making Enemy Pie work according to the protagonist's father?

• Adding a secret ingredient.

• Baking it for a long time.

• Spending a day with the enemy.

• Keeping it a secret from everyone.

What activity did the protagonist and Jeremy Ross do together?

• Built a treehouse.

• Went swimming.

• Rode bikes and played on the trampoline.

• Played video games.

How did the protagonist feel about Jeremy Ross after spending the day with him?

• He wanted to avoid him.

• He thought Jeremy was a good enemy.

• He still disliked him.

• He started to like him.

What was the protagonist's reaction when his father served the Enemy Pie?

• He refused to eat it.

• He wanted to eat it all himself.

• He was worried Jeremy would eat it.

• He was excited to eat it.

What did the protagonist realize about Enemy Pie at the end?

• It was delicious and not harmful.

• It was a prank.

• It was actually harmful.

• It made people sick.