Tucker Mouse and Chester's Party Adventures

Mrs. To reads Chapter 10 of 'The Cricket in Times Square', where Chester, Tucker Mouse, and Harry Cat celebrate Chester's two-month anniversary in New York with a dinner party. Tucker prepares refreshments, and the group enjoys music and singing. Chester impresses his friends with his musical talent. However, a fire breaks out, and the animals narrowly escape with the help of an alarm clock.

What was Chester doing inside the newsstand late at night?

• He was reading a book.

• He was eating.

• He was cleaning and organizing.

• He was sleeping.

Why did Chester want everything to be perfect on this particular evening?

• He was moving to a new place.

• There was going to be a party.

• It was his birthday.

• He was expecting a guest.

What did Tucker Mouse collect for the dinner party?

• A variety of meats and drinks.

• Only cheese and bread.

• Fruits and vegetables.

• Just desserts.

How did Tucker Mouse manage to get ice for the drinks?

• He collected it from spilled ice at the lunch counter.

• He made it himself.

• He found it in the trash.

• He bought it from a store.

What was Harry Cat's opinion about the concert he attended?

• He thought it was terrible.

• He enjoyed it but thought Chester played better.

• He thought it was the best concert ever.

• He didn't like the music.

What did Chester do when encouraged by his friends at the party?

• He danced.

• He told a story.

• He sang a song.

• He played music with his wings.

What caused the fire during the party?

• A lightning strike.

• The stove was left on.

• Tucker Mouse knocked over a box of matches.

• A candle fell over.

How did Chester alert others to the fire?

• He used a whistle.

• He called for help.

• He rang the alarm clock.

• He shouted loudly.