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WorksheetsA Cow Called Boy - Chapters 1-3 Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 25mins
Conflict is
the problem of the story
the start of the story
the end of the story
The narrator of a Cow Called Boy is
Rami
Boy
Josh
The Setting refers to
where and when the story takes place
the who and what of the story
the why and how of the story
The setting of a cow called Boy is
Manila, Spain
Kingston, Jamaica
Kendal, Jamaica
Choose all of the elements that include the setting of chapter one
Rural Jamaican countryside
On the road to school
the first day of school
Josh's classroom
How many times did Boy follow Josh to school?
Two
Three
Four
Which behaviors show that BOY has stubborn character traits?
he wags his tail proudly
he follows josh a number of times
he sits while chewing his grass
Which behaviors show that Josh loved Boy?
CHOOSE ALL RELEVANT ANSWERS
Josh spoke to Boy as though Boy was a human being
Josh never tied Boy down
Josh let Boy sleep in his bedroom
Josh took Boy to school
How did the children react to seeing Boy in the class?
they 'oohed' and 'ahhed'
they ran wildly around the classroom
they screamed at each other
they begged for Boy to stay
Who said the lines, "You are bad, Boy, very bad! But I love you. You shouldn’t have come, but I understand. We’ve been together the entire summer, and you can’t take that, can you?.”
Boy
Mr. Kelly
Josh
Mr. Redmond
A backstory is:
information about a character that does not apply to a story
information about a character's past that is revealed in the story
information in the story that is not relevant
When we foreshadow an event, we are:
giving a reader the conclusion of the story
giving the reader the backstory of the character
giving a reader a hint of what will happen next
An obvious example of foreshadowing in the novel is when:
the schoolchildren beg for Boy to stay and entertain the class with his tricks.
Mr. Redmond wore his white suit and that was a sign that he was upset
Josh warns Boy that he scared Maria and that was a sign that the worst may soon come.
What time of year does the story take place?
the end of summer
the start of January
after Easter break
Imagery means using descriptive words that appeal to sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
Which quote from the novel is the best example of imagery?
"He was dressed in khaki trousers and a blue shirt and was wearing braces and a cap."
"The sun was already up in Kendal and yellowing the land."
"He's more sensible than some children I know".
Which character is described as manipulative and intimidating?
The conflict that Josh faces when Boy follows him is:
(CHOOSE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
He doesn't want to be late for school
He would be in trouble with his mom if he took Boy home
He didn't have a summer project
He didn't want to skip school
Two character traits of Josh Mahon include that he is:
(CHOOSE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS)
resourceful
wicked
caring
irresponsible
'The cow walked, stepping as proudly as though he was on parade'.
personification
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
"she didn't monkey around' is an example of
idiom
personification
hyperbole
onomatoepia
Boy is so well trained that when he hears Mrs. Anthony say 'Boy' he
moos
walks back outside
sits down
eats grass
The PLOT of a story is
all of the events in the story
the biggest point of action in a story
the drama of the story
all of the characters in a story
Which teacher fainted in the story?
Mrs. Anthony
Mrs. Redmond
Mr. Redmond
How did Mr. Redmond try to intimidate Mrs. Anthony?
he hit her with the strap
he didn't speak to her at all
he twirled his pencil around
he shouted at her
Which of the options below is not SAID about Josh?
Josh is responsible
Josh is a prankster
Josh always had a story
Josh was a magician
Boy was a sickly calf at first
True
False
Which things do Boy and Josh have in common?
They both like living on the farm
They both like going to school
They've both lost a parent
They're both mischievous
'screamed like gulls' is an example of
simile
metaphor
alliteration
When Mrs. Anthony realized she was in trouble, she decided to get out of trouble by answering Mr. Redmond, 'Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond' which is an example of
Rhyme
Repetition
Alliteration
Why does Mrs. Anthony respond to Mr. Redmond:
'Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond'?
She wanted to lessen the trouble that she was in.
She was making fun of him
She was blaming Josh
An aristocrat calf is the title Mr. Redmond gave Boy because
he was a poor cow
he was given the special privilege of being on the campus
Boy was the king of the school.
When the children lined up excitedly to see Boy, Boy felt
scared
proud
annoyed
When Maria jumps through the window of the school, this is where the _________________________________ begins.
exposition
rising action
conflict
falling action
'busy-body' is an idiom that means
dumb
mischief-maker
dramatic
When Josh says to Boy,
"Oh bother! He thought. There was fireworks in that classroom. And when I get to the principal’s office, there is going to be a lot more."
This is an example of:
backstory
foreshadowing
conflict
rising action
Characters are the animals or persons involved in the story.
true
false
'as pale as a chalky blackboard' is a simile used to describe
Mrs. Anthony's surprise
Mrs. Redmond's fear
Mr. Redmond's attitude
One of the possible problems with Maria's reaction was
Josh could have gotten sued
The school could have been sued
The children were in danger
