WorksheetsCujo - Reading Comp & Vocab
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What can the reader confidently infer about the title character, Cujo?
Cujo is on a rampage because he has been mistreated by his owner.
Cujo is a friendly neighborhood dog who is loved by all.
Cujo is on a rampage because he is suffering from an infection, most likely rabies.
Cujo is on a rampage because he has suddenly become fully conscious and understands the horrible things humans are responsible for.
Which sentence from the text supports the inference that Cujo is sick?
"The dog's eyes settled on hers. They were red and rheumy. They were leaking some viscous substance."
"Donna stared at him, feeling her breath come to a painless and yet complete stop in her throat. It was the same dog."
"He never stopped growling. It was a low, purring sound, soothing in its menace."
"I'll never be able to get that door open and get in and get it shut, she thought, and the choking realization that she might be about to die rose up in her. Not enough time. No way."
What can the reader confidently infer about Donna Trenton?
Donna is a single mother.
Donna has met Cujo at least once before.
Donna does not truly love her son.
Donna has never visited this garage.
Which sentence supports the inference that Donna has met Cujo before?
"The dog's eyes settled on hers. They were red and rheumy. They were leaking some viscous substance."
"Donna stared at him, feeling her breath come to a painless and yet complete stop in her throat. It was the same dog."
"The dog seemed to be weeping gummy tears. His tawny coat was caked and matted with mud and— Blood."
"I'll never be able to get that door open and get in and get it shut, she thought, and the choking realization that she might be about to die rose up in her. Not enough time. No way."
Which sentence from the text best supports the inference that Donna and Tad are not Cujo's first potential victims?
"The dog's eyes settled on hers. They were red and rheumy. They were leaking some viscous substance."
"Donna stared at him, feeling her breath come to a painless and yet complete stop in her throat. It was the same dog."
"The dog seemed to be weeping gummy tears. His tawny coat was caked and matted with mud and— Blood."
"I'll never be able to get that door open and get in and get it shut, she thought, and the choking realization that she might be about to die rose up in her. Not enough time. No way."
What can the reader infer from the following sentence from paragraph 16?
"She turned into a shambling drunk's pivot, slamming her lower leg against the Pinto's fender and sending a steely bolt of pain up to her hip."
Donna is afraid of dogs, so she backs away from Cujo.
Donna is paralyzed with fear, so she moves awkwardly.
Donna is afraid that Cujo will get into the car through the window.
Donna is afraid that Cujo will attack her son.
What is the setting of the story?
Nighttime at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
Daytime at a car repair shop and garage.
Nighttime at a used car lot.
Daytime at bed and breakfast in a small English town.
What is the correct sequential order for the following events?
1) Donna rolls the window up completely.
2) Cujo walks out of the garage.
3) Donna escapes into the car.
4) Tad screams for the first time.
2, 4, 3, 1
2, 3, 1, 4
4, 2, 1, 3
2, 3, 4, 1
Which answer choice uses the same meaning as the bolded word?
She shut the window, then wiped the backs of her hands on her jeans, uttering small cries of revulsion. (paragraph 36)
The angry animal had slimy revulsion spewing from its mouth.
As the child began to eat the broccoli, her revulsion became obvious.
The teacher used his best revulsion to get students interested at the beginning of the lesson.
The revulsion of the dog made nobody want to adopt her.
Which answer choice uses the same meaning as the bolded word?
The dog's eyes settled on hers. They were red and rheumy. They were leaking some viscous substance. (paragraph 10)
My car is as viscous as my neighbor's car.
Glue is a viscous substance that does not wash out easily.
The zombie walked viscously towards the cowering crowd.
The viscous dog attacked several bystanders.
