Character Analysis and Comprehension Questions

What was Jess's primary goal for running?

• To impress his sisters.

• To win a scholarship.

• To be the fastest runner in the fifth grade.

• To escape his chores.

How did Jess usually manage to leave his house without waking his family?

• He snuck out a window.

• He tiptoed, which only caused a low moan from the floorboards.

• His family were heavy sleepers.

• He waited until everyone else was awake.

What was the state of athletic equipment at Lark Creek Elementary?

• It was abundant and well-maintained.

• It was short on everything.

• It was only available to the lower grades.

• It was primarily for girls' activities.

What was Jess known as in first grade?

• The fastest runner.

• The quietest kid.

• The crazy little kid that draws all the time.

• The class clown.

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• Yes

• No

What message did May Belle deliver to Jess from the scrap heap?

• Momma says you come in and eat now. Leave the milking till later.

• Momma says you need to help with the chores.

• Momma says you're late for school.

• Momma says you should stop running.

How did Jess react after Ellie called him an "Olympic star" and commented on his sweating?

• He went to wash himself at the sink.

• He sat down, pushed back his hair, and added sugar to his coffee.

• He yelled back at Ellie for her teasing.

• He ignored her and continued running.

What did Ellie remind her mother about regarding money for school shopping?

• That Miz Timmons was coming to pick them up for shopping.

• That Daddy had promised them five dollars for school.

• That they needed new clothes for Christmas.

• That they only wanted to look around, not buy anything.

What important news did May Belle share with Jess while he was in the bean patch?

• That their family was planning to move to a new farm.

• That new people were moving into the old Perkins place.

• That he needed to finish picking beans before it got dark.

• That a large U-Haul truck was blocking their driveway.