Donald and Claudia's Adventure

In Chapter 28 of 'Loser' by Jerry Spinelli, Donald wakes up to find himself in his parents' bed, surrounded by family. He learns that while he was searching for a lost girl named Claudia, the community was actually searching for him. Claudia was found safe, but Donald was missing. The chapter explores family dynamics, the realization of being the one lost, and the support from family and community. Donald faces consequences for his actions, including being grounded, but is also embraced by his family and neighbors, highlighting themes of care and misunderstanding.

What is the main setting introduced at the beginning of the chapter?

• A busy street

• Donald's bedroom

• A school playground

• A snowy hill

What is Polly doing beside Donald when he wakes up?

• Drawing a picture

• Playing with a toy

• Cutting paper with scissors

• Reading a book

Who is the first to notice Donald is awake?

• Uncle Stanley

• Polly

• His father

• His mother

What question does Donald's mother ask him?

• If he finished his homework

• What he wants for breakfast

• Why he was out so late

• Where his lucky stone is

Why was Donald out late at night?

• Playing in the snow

• Searching for Claudia

• Looking for his dog

• Running an errand

What does the family reveal about Claudia?

• She was at a friend's house

• She was never lost

• She was found early in the morning

• She is still missing

Who were the authorities actually searching for?

• Claudia

• Donald

• Uncle Stanley

• Polly

What consequence does Donald face for his actions?

• He is grounded

• He loses his allowance

• He has to apologize to Claudia

• He is sent to his room

What does Polly take from Donald?

• His homework

• His lucky stone

• His favorite book

• His toy car

How does Polly tease Donald with his lucky stone?

• She throws it out the window

• She hides it under the bed

• She pretends to swallow it

• She pulls it away and sticks out her tongue