Ruthie's Journey of Honesty

Ruthie, who loves tiny things, finds a small camera at school. She claims it as hers, but it belongs to Martin. Struggling with guilt, Ruthie eventually confesses to her teacher and apologizes to Martin, resolving the conflict and learning the importance of honesty.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the story?

• Ruthie's fear of the dark

• Ruthie's dislike for school

• Ruthie's love for teeny things

• Ruthie's love for large objects

What does Ruthie find at school that excites her?

• A miniature book

• A teeny tiny camera

• A small seashell

• A tiny toy car

How does Martin react when he sees Ruthie with the camera?

• He claims it's his camera

• He ignores her

• He laughs at her

• He takes a picture with her

What does Ruthie do when Martin claims the camera is his?

• She breaks the camera

• She runs away

• She gives it back to him

• She lies and says it's hers

How does Ruthie feel after lying about the camera?

• Happy and relieved

• Guilty and anxious

• Indifferent

• Excited and proud

What advice do Ruthie's parents give her?

• To tell the truth

• To ignore Martin

• To hide the camera

• To keep the camera

What does Ruthie decide to do the next day at school?

• Keep lying about the camera

• Confess the truth to Mrs. Olson

• Avoid Martin

• Leave school early

How does Mrs. Olson react to Ruthie's confession?

• She ignores Ruthie

• She takes Ruthie to the principal

• She thanks Ruthie for her honesty

• She punishes Ruthie

What is Martin's reaction after Ruthie apologizes?

• He is angry

• He forgives her

• He ignores her

• He demands a new camera

What does Ruthie realize at the end of the story?

• She should have kept the camera

• She doesn't miss the camera

• She wants a new camera

• She misses the camera