Understanding Measurements and Misunderstandings

What initially caused the narrator to be scared about '3 feet in the yard'?

• He thought it was a creature with three feet.

• He thought it was a ghost.

• He thought it was a burglar.

• He thought it was a giant bird.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the phrase '3 feet in the yard'?

• He was excited.

• He was confused.

• He was scared.

• He was indifferent.

What did the narrator's mother actually mean by '3 feet in the yard'?

• She was mentioning a gardening tool.

• She was describing a new pet.

• She was talking about measuring pillows.

• She was referring to a yardstick.

How many feet are there in a yard according to the narrator's mother?

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

• 5 feet

What did the narrator learn about the measurement of 3 feet?

• It equals one inch.

• It equals one yard.

• It equals one mile.

• It equals one meter.