WorksheetsA Taste of Blackberries Ch 1-4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do the neighborhood children agree to collect Japanese beetles from Mrs. Houser's garden?
a)
They were bug collectors.
b)
It gave them a reason to be on her grass.
c)
Japanese beetles are endangered species.
d)
Their teacher was giving extra credit.
2.
How does Jamie feel about Martha?
a)
He thinks she's going to be an artist.
b)
He thinks she's a pest.
c)
He wishes she was older.
d)
He enjoys spending time with her.
3.
Why do you think the narrator goes back to picking beetles when Jamie got stung?
a)
He likes walking on Mrs. Houser's grass.
b)
His mom told him to.
c)
He thinks Jamie is a big faker.
d)
He's worried that the storm will come back.
4.
When Jamie and the narrator raced each other, the narrator would win if they started even.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What did Jamie pick that could have gotten him shot?
a)
pears
b)
apples
c)
blackberries
d)
strawberries
6.
How much was Mrs. Houser willing to pay the children to pick Japanese beetles?
a)
25 cents per beetle
b)
25 cents per hour
c)
25 cents per grapevine
d)
25 cents per jar full
7.
Where did the bees come from?
a)
a hive in a tree
b)
a hole in the ground
c)
an old building
d)
under the porch
8.
Why didn't people realize how serious it was when Jamie yelled, gasped, and fell to the ground?
a)
Jamie was always being dramatic.
b)
Jamie liked to play tricks on people.
c)
Jamie liked to be the center of attention.
d)
All of the answers are correct.
9.
Why did Jamie die?
a)
He was allergic to Japanese beetles.
b)
He choked on a popsicle.
c)
He was allergic to bees.
d)
He was kidnapped.
10.
Who told the narrator that Jamie was dead?
a)
His mother
b)
His father
c)
Mrs. Houser
d)
Martha
11.
Who called the ambulance for Jamie?
a)
Jamie's mom
b)
Mrs. Houser
c)
Mrs. Mullins
d)
Heather's mom
12.
What system did Jamie and the narrator use to communicate between their houses?
a)
two cans tied together with string
b)
flashlights using Morse Code
c)
walkie talkies
d)
paper airplanes
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