WorksheetsAn Elephant in the Garden Part 3
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What 'weapon' did Mutti use when she first saw Peter in the barn?
Lawnmower
Pitchfork
Shovel
Hammer
Where was Peter from?
Canada
America
Switzerland
Germany
What does contradict mean?
To compare two things using the words like or as.
To SAY one thing but then DO another thing that goes against what you say.
The repetition of a word or phrase
Sound words
How does Mutti contradict herself?
She says she doesn't believe in violence but she tries to hurt Peter with a Pitchfork
She allows Marlene to travel with them
She says Marlene can carry people yet she doesn't allow anyone to ride on her.
She makes potato soup even though she hates it.
Who saves Karli from drowning?
Mutti
Lizzie
Marlene
Peter
What does 'old' Lizzie show Karl in the nursing home?
A compass
A photo album
Both a compass and a photo album
Neither
Who did the compass first belong to?
Karli
Mutti
Lizzie
Peter
What personality trait best describes Peter in this Part of the novel?
Loyal
Cruel
Cowardly
Dismissive
What event makes Mutti change her mind about Peter?
After he shows the family the compass
After he saves Peter
After he beats Marlene
After he shows Lizzie affection
How does Peter save Karli's life?
He gives Karli mouth-mouth resuscitation
He rescues Karli from being trampled by Marlene
He hides Karli from the police
He gives Karli surgery
What does adamant mean?
To believe your are totally correct
to run fast
to run slowly
to run
What does adamant mean?
To believe your are totally correct
to run fast
to run slowly
to run
Where do Peter and Lizzie see Marlene again at the very end of the story?
on a safari
at a circis
at a zoo
in a photograph
When does Pap return home at the end of the book?
20 years later
He died in Russia
Four years after the war end.
As soon as the war ends.
Why is Karli physically weak in Part 1, Chapter 2?
He was born with one leg shorter than the other and had asthma.
He was in a fire and had allergies.
He rarely exercises.
He was in a horseback riding accident and had alergies.
What does Mutti make for the family to eat after Karli is resuscitated in Part 3, Chapter 2
Cauliflower
potatoe soup
pasta
they have no food
Why does Marlene run away while on a walk in Part 2, chapter 2?
Kari tries to climb on top of her
She wants to return to the zoo.
Lizzie yells at her.
She is barked at by a dog.
