WorksheetsThose Shoes
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does grandma really mean when she says, "There is no room for 'want' around here, just 'need'?
Grandma means he can have it since he wants it
They can't afford to have everything they want because money is tight
He needs new shoes so she will buy them for him
How does Jeremy feel when Mr. Alfrey gets him some new shoes?
Excited because his shoes are falling apart and he really needs them
thrilled because he gets him the pair he has been wanting
Disappointed because they were Velcro and babyish and not the ones he wanted
What is a character trait to describe Allen, Terrence & Brandon?
kind
dishonest
cruel
loyal
At the shoe store, why does Grandma "sit down heavy"?
because she is tired from standing and shopping
she can't believe how much they cost and she is disappointed
because she is excited and is going to buy the shoes
What is the meaning of thrift store as it is used in the text?
a store that charges full price for items
a store that sells used items for less
a store where you get things for free
My heart is pounding hard as I take off my shoes and hitch up my baggy socks. What does the word hitch mean in this sentence?
to pull up
to tie up to a post
to take off
"They're okay," I say, holding my breath and praying that my toes will fall off right then and there.
Why did Jeremy buy a pair of shoes, knowing that they did not fit?
he needed new shoes
he had outgrown his shoes
he wanted the shoes that all the other kids had
On page 22, how does the illustration support the text?
It shows that grandma still loves him even though she doesn't have a lot of money to buy him new shoes
it shows that Jeremy has hurt his feet trying to fit them into the pair of shoes he bought even though they were too small
it shows that Jeremy does not like his shoes
On page 25, what is the meaning of smacks as used in the text?
to hit or strike something or someone
exactly or precisely
a sharp slap or blow usually given with the palm of the hand
What is something Jeremy & Antonio have in common?
they are best friends
they both need new boots
they both have shoes that are falling apart and need to be replaced
they both wanted "those shoes"
What word describes what Jeremy felt towards Antonio?
empathy
anger
pity
hatred
What is the genre of the selection?
non-fiction
realistic fiction
fantasy
