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"Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble" Comprehension Review

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where does most of this story take place?

a)

Mr. Sayler's house

b)

Lynnhurst School

c)

The forest

2.
Who is the main character in this story?
a)
Mr. Tanen
b)
Mr. Apple
c)
Emerson
3.

What problem occurs during the beginning of the story?

a)

There is not enough money for a new playground.

b)

His playground is too crowed.

c)

Mr. Tanen lost his ties.

4.

Why isn't there enough money for a new playground?

a)

Mr. Tanen spent all of the money on new barbies.

b)

The money was used to fix other things at school.

c)

The kids were lazy and didn't raise enough money.

5.

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground?

a)

He is selling his shoes.

b)

He is selling his ties.

c)

He asks Mr. Apple for more money.

6.
How do the people in the town react to Mr. Tanen selling his ties?
a)
Surprised
b)
Sad
c)
Mad
7.

Why do people pay so much money for the ties?

a)

They really want the ties.

b)

They don't want Mr. Tanen to have the ties.

c)

They want to help raise money for a playground.

8.

What is the main idea of this story?

a)

The more you give, the more you get.

b)

Always try your best.

c)

Be nice to your friends.

9.

Why was the auction a good idea?

a)

It got rid of Mr. Tanen's ties.

b)

It made Mr. Sayler smile like an alligator.

c)

It raised enough money for a new playground.

10.

What was one bad thing about the tie auction?

a)

Mr. Tanen no longer had his ties.

b)

The kids were sad about getting a new playground.

c)

Mr. Apple was mad at Mr. Tanen for selling his ties.

11.
How did Mr. Tanen feel after selling his ties?
a)
A little sad and a little glad
b)
Mad that he had to sell his ties
c)
Very happy now that there was a new playground
12.

How are the problems solved at the end of the story?

a)

Mr. Tanen gets a lot of new ties.

b)

The people in the town play on the playground.

c)

Mr. Tanen gets his ties back and the new playground opens.

13.

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the end of the story?

a)

Sad that he had to buy new ties

b)

Happy that he was able to help the children receive a new playground, and that everyone gave back his ties.

c)

Mad that he had to sell his ties