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Mr. Lincoln's Way by Patricia Polacco

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do Mr. Lincoln’s students feel about him?

a)

most dislike him

b)

they think he’s cool

c)

they trust him

d)

None of the above

2.

What makes Mr. Lincoln cool?

a)

His clothes, his shoes, his smile, and the things he does

b)

the telescope he set up, his clothes, the tea parties, the special occasions

c)

His clothes, his smile, the nature walks, the special events

d)

both b and c

3.

How did “Mean Gene” get his name?

a)

He talked back to the teachers

b)

He was a bad boy

c)

He bullied other students

d)

Both a and c

4.

Mr. Lincoln see’s Eugene as:

a)

A bad boy

b)

Angry

c)

Troubled

d)

All of the above

5.

What was Eugene’s interest?

a)

bullying

b)

being the “Teachers Pet”

c)

his animals

d)

birds

6.

From whom did Eugene learn about birds?

a)

His Grandma

b)

His Principal

c)

His Teacher

d)

His Grandpa

7.

Why do you think Eugene no longer lives with his Grandpa?

(a)  

8.

What is the difference between an atrium and an aviary?

a)

there is no difference

b)

they both have trees

c)

one has an open roof and the other is an enclosure

d)

none of the above

9.

How did Mr. Lincoln try to nurture Eugene’s interest in birds?

a)

He spoke to Eugene about birds

b)

He took Gene to the atrium

c)

He gave Eugene a book about birds

d)

Both a and b

10.

Why didn’t the birds come into the atrium?

a)

The trees were too bare

b)

The atrium did not have the right trees

c)

The atrium did not have the right food

d)

both b and c

11.

1. How do we know Eugene’s feelings are changing?

a)

He looked at Mr. Lincoln for the first time

b)

He is reading in English class

c)

He and the principal made a list of trees, shrubs and feed to buy

d)

All of the above

12.

What are the main ideas of this book? a) Be kind to all people b) We are all of the same human race c) Bullies are not bad, but hurt and troubled d) all of the above

a)

Be kind to all people

b)

We are all of the same human race

c)

Bullies are not bad, but hurt and troubled

d)

all of the above

13.

What is the problem with mallards in the atrium?

a)

They may not want to leave

b)

They will over populate the atrium

c)

The ducklings have no way to leave

d)

both a and b

14.

What caused Eugene to stop bullying?

a)

He was being bullied

b)

It no longer was fun

c)

He found something that he loved

d)

None of the above

15.

What three themes did the author introduce in this book?

a)

School spirit, animal care, loving family

b)

Bullying, kindness, addressing racism

c)

Animal care, loving family, bullying

d)

All of the above

16.

How did Mr. Lincoln help Eugene understand we are all the same kind?

a)

He used a story about families

b)

He used the birds in the atrium

c)

He did not speak of it at all

d)

All of the above

17.

What do you think is the difference between Eugene’s Grandpa and his father?

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18.

What was Mr. Lincoln’s way?

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19.

What effect did Mr. Lincoln’s kindness have on Eugene?

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20.

What was the miracle that happened at the pond?

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21.

What proof is there that Eugene kept his promise to Mr. Lincoln?

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