WorksheetsWhen the Phone Rang Chapters 11-20
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who comes to Billy's house from social services?
Kevin
Jerry Walker
Milo Miller
None of the listed
What secure income does Billy, Lori, and Kevin have for the household?
Death benefits
Social security and two rentals
Relatives working
Billy and Kevin working
When Holly comes to visit Billy because she and Steve are fighting, what unusual item(s) does she find in the refrigerator?
Books
Television remote
Molded cheese
Peanut butter
Where does Kevin decide he is going away for a weekend?
Visit relatives
Boston
Cleveland
New York
What has Billy dreamed?
Kevin is not coming back
Lori is in big trouble
Kevin is dead
His parents are still alive
Who does Billy hang out hoping to see after school?
Margaret
Maryanne
Kevin
Milo Miller
What type of look does Maryanne have according to Billy?
Shrewd and cruel
Older than other girls
Like she has been ran over
Sympathetic and caring
What does Billy take at home from Maryanne and flip out the window?
Yo-yo
Water pistol
Cigarette
Hair bow
Who walks in the house while Billy and the girls are having a water fight?
Kevin
Milo Miller
Mrs. Stein
Holly
What simile does Billy use to describe the social worker's eyes?
Like two foreign objects
Like God watching everything
Like light in a moment of darkness
Like a T.V. camera
Who does Billy blame for taking Kevin away?
Uncle Paul
Grandma Betty
Kathy
Mrs. Stein
What gift does Kathy give Kevin?
T-shirt
Bracelet
Hat
Silver pendant on a chain
Where does Kevin want to sleep?
His mom and dad's room
Kevin's room
Lori's room
Living room
What simile does Billy use to describe Kevin when the starts to boss everyone around?
Like a runaway train
Like a car without a driver
Like a big shark
Like a king
Whose voice does Billy hear speaking through Kevin?
Mom
Dad
Uncle Paul
Kathy
How does Billy describe Kevin's mood?
Lovely
New York
Boston
Uncontrolled
Why os Billy so attached to keeping the car in perfect shape and saying he loves it?
Reminds him of his life
Contains memories of his parents
Lori and Kevin cannot take away the car
None of the Listed
Why does Kevin go to West Market?
Buy Kathy a present
Meet Billy at the CYO
Pick up Lori at Maryanne's house
Find out how much the Mercedes is worth
What appositive does Billy give to describe the car salesman?
Shark
Pit bull
Predator
Scavenger
Who does Billy say is ever watching and seeing all they do?
Mother
God
Father
Milo Miller
Who does Billy find out works at the CYO?
LJ
Sam
Margaret
Holly
What does Billy say to the girl with whom he wants to have a conversation?
Hello
Goodbye
Nothing
Everything
What secret is Mr. Stein keeping from Mrs. Stein?
Playing cards
Smoking
Drinking
Nothing
Where do Lori and Billy not trust Kevin to go by himself?
Car lot
College
Supermarket
Work
What two appositives does Billy use for Kevin while in the grocery store?
Big Cheese and Doctor
Big K and Big Cheese
Doctor and Dictator
Bid Cheese and Paramedic
Why must Billy keep Lori away from the house?
Maryanne is coming over
Milo Miller wants to speak to Kevin alone
Rescue mission coming to pick up parent's furniture
Surprise party
How is Maryanne changing Lori?
She now had a bite to her attitude
Her appearance is changing
She isn't as forgiving
All of the listed
Why can't Billy be mad at Lori?
He sees his mom looking through her eyes
She will inform the relatives
Margaret will not date him if he is mean to Lori
None of the listed
What endearing terms do Maryanne and Lori use to recognize each other?
Baby and Mommy
Friend and Pal
Sister and Sister
Heart and Soul
Why does Lori say she is always with Billy?
She needs him for comfort
He needs her for comfort
He is afraid to cross the street alone
Kevin won't allow them to separate
What business is in Maryanne's house?
Beauty Shop
Gift Shop
Flower Store
Jewelry Store
How does Maryanne disrespect her mother's authority?
Yells at her mom
Goes out when she is grounded
Calls Lori anyway
Calls her father
What does Maryanne give to Lori?
Silver bracelets
Necklace
Ring
Watch
What does Lori see in front of her house as she and Billy arrive from Maryanne's house?
Bird flying over
Wreath on the door
Flowers being delivered
Moving truck
Why is Lori extra angry with Billy and Kevin?
They never ask her opinion
Kevin is helping to move the furniture
Billy knew Kevin was moving the furniture
All of the listed
What important day to Lori have Billy and Kevin forgotten?
Birthday
Anniversary
Dance recital
Play at school
What is Lori doing to Billy in concern with her life?
Always including him
Asking his advice
Freezing him out
None of the listed
What happens with Kevin's job when he stays an extra day in Boston?
He is given a raise
He is referred to another company
He is dismissed (fired)
He is suspended for three days
What type of kiss does Margaret give Billy?
Fierce
Passionate
Sympathy
Friendly
What does Kevin bring Billy back from Boston?
T-shirt
Hat
Socks
Shorts
What does Billy say he does best?
Loving
Laughing
Talking
Worrying
What type of job does Billy acquire?
Towel boy
Washing cars
Water boy
Gas station attendant
What job does Kevin turn down?
Manager at Burger King
Taxi company
Ambulance driver
Street sweeper
Kevin says sleep is just what?
An unnecessary factor
A relaxing process
A state of mind
A known factor
What room is damaged the most from the upstairs water leak?
Living room
Bathroom
Kitchen
Bedroom
Who helps Billy dry the car he is washing?
Sam
Lori
Kevin
LJ
What did Maryanne tell Lori concerning Sam?
Sam is a bad influence
Sam will not allow Lori to be herself
Not to be friends with Sam
Sam is a good friend
What has Kevin done with the Mercedes?
Painted it
Washed it
Sold it
Tuned it up
Where does Billy punch Kevin for retaliation of Kevin selling the family car?
Stomach
Face
Stomach and face
None of the listed
Who stops Kevin from attacking Billy when Kevin just can't take anymore?
Milo Miller
Mrs. Stein
Lori
Holly
