WorksheetsHouse of Dies Drear Test
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
What happened in Thomas' dream?
Mr. Pluto chased him in the woods.
He found his flashlight that he lost.
He dreamed of moving to Ohio.
He dreamed of moving to North Carolina
Where were the Smalls moving to?
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Canada
Where were the Smalls moving from?
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Canada
What activity does Thomas like to do?
Carve Soap
Carve Wood
Climb Trees
Hunt
Why was Thomas mad that Mr. Pluto arranged their furniture?
He scratched it up.
He put the furniture in piles.
The furniture wasn't in the right room.
The furniture faced out the window.
Which of the following words DOES NOT describe Mr. Pluto's physical appearance:
Old
White hair/beard
Agile/athletic
Green eyes
What unusual thing did Thomas find in the front door?
A sliding door.
A button
A treasure map
A key
What object in Thomas' room made him scared?
Captains chair
His bed
The nightlight
The fireplace
What three objects did the Smalls find in their house?
Ovals
Squares
Triangles
Hexagons
What did Pesty do for the church?
She played the Piano
She sang in the choir
She was the acolyte
She cleaned the church
What job did Mac Darrow have at the church?
He played the Piano
He sang in the Choir
He cleaned the church
He was the acolyte
What happened to the Smalls' kitchen?
They renovated it.
They came home and the secret passage was open.
Someone vandalized it.
It was cleaner than it was before they left for church.
What did Thomas and Mr. Small find in Pluto's cave?
A secret passageway and the treasure
Only a secret tunnel
A map leading to the Treasure
Costumes of someone pretending to be Mr. Pluto
Who was the second Mr. Pluto?
Mayhew Skinner
Mr. Carr
Mac Darrow
River Swift
How was Mayhew related to Mr. Pluto?
His brother
His Dad
His Son
They are cousins
Pesty is in charge of taking care of what item?
The books
the glassware
the tapestries
the treasure chest
What was the secret behind the mirror at the Smalls house?
It led you to a parallel universe
There was a secret room behind it
There was secret tunnels behind it
It was an ordinary mirror
What was Mayhew's real job?
Actor
Singer
Plumber
Salesman
What did the Smalls dress up as to scare the Darrows?
Slaves
Mr. Pluto
Horses
The Darrows
What did Mr. Pluto dress up as to scare the Darrows?
He was himself
a Slave
a Ghost
a horse
What did they do with the treasure at the end of the book?
They sold it
Mr. Small started taking inventory of it
Mr. Pluto locked it all up again
The Darrows stole it
Which of the following words does NOT describe Thomas:
Curious
Adventurous
Hostile
Smart
Where does Mr. Small work?
The college
The history musem
Stay at home dad
Pastor
The implied main idea of this story is that people should.....
appreciate and preserve family history.
be friendly when they meet people shopping.
criticize those who think differently.
learn and study in a college.
The description of the three Darrow brothers present men who are...
honest and hardworking
determined, but respectful
lazy, but trustworthy
mean and immature
What is the main conflict faced by Thomas?
He wants to discover who or what is trying to scare them.
He wants to become better friends with Mac Darrow.
He is lonely because of his lack of friends.
He wants to learn more about his past.
How would the story be different if it was told by Mr. Pluto's point of view?
Readers would know why Mac Darrow played the piano.
Readers would know that phosphorous lights up a scene.
Readers would know who is going to fix the lock in the kitchen.
Readers would know who deserves the treasure.
What can be formed from the four triangles?
a rectangle
slave quarters
the letter "T"
a Greek Cross
Which is the best summary of the prank played on the Darrows?
They dressed up like slaves, hid in the forest, and tripped the Darrows as they walked by.
They dressed up like ghost slaves and scared the Darrows with a horse and a large black bat.
They dressed up like ghosts and his triangles in their doorways.
They dressed up like Pluto and his inside the cave, near the treasure.
At the end of the novel, the Darrows probably feel...
happy and content with life.
Angry and very embarrassed
Curious about the underground railroad
Sad about Pluto's illness
There was gray light filtering down from the opening of the steps to where Thomas lay, he could see that he was at the edge of a steep stairway cut out of rock. What is the meaning of the word filtering us used in this sentence?
going up
passing through
deleting
ruining
Pluto was getting aggravated and waved his hand impatiently at Mayhew. What is the meaning of the word impatiently as used in this sentence?
hopefully
irritably
easily
unnecessarily
Major characters must go through emotional changes. Besides Thomas, who is also a major character in the novel?
Mr. Pluto because he became very sick.
Mr. Small because he decided to go back home.
Mrs. Small because she went from hating the Darrows to liking them in the end.
Mayhew because his feelings for his father went from resentment to appreciation.
Which sentence best describes the theme of the novel?
The importance of perseverance in discovery.
Moving to a new place is lonely.
Sometimes people get away with things.
The importance of buying good supplies.
The implied main idea of this story is that people should.....
appreciate and preserve family history.
be friendly when they meet people shopping.
criticize those who think differently.
learn and study in a college.
What is the main conflict faced by Thomas?
He wants to discover who or what is trying to scare them.
He wants to become better friends with Mac Darrow.
He is lonely because of his lack of friends.
He wants to learn more about his past.
The description of the three Darrow brothers present men who are...
honest and hardworking
determined, but respectful
lazy, but trustworthy
mean and immature
What organizational pattern does the author (Virginia Hamilton) use in this novel?
Chronological sequence (one event follows another event in time)
Order of importance (the most important events come first)
Comparison and contrast
Reasons and Support
There are two Plutos because...
One is Pluto, and the other is his twin brother.
One is Pluto, and the other is a ghost.
One is Pluto, and the other is his don.
One is Pluto, and the other is River Swift.
Where did Smalls move from, and where do they move to?
South Carolina to New Jersey
Florida to Ohio
New Jersey to Florida
North Carolina to Ohio
What is the main conflict faced by Thomas?
He wants to discover who or what is trying to scare them.
He wants to become better friends with Mac Darrow.
He wants a closer relationship with his cold, distant father.
He wants to learn more about his family's past.
What can be formed from the four triangles?
a rectangle
slave quarters
the letter "T"
a Greek Cross
Which is the best summary of the prank played on the Darrows?
They locked them in the tunnels and made scary noises.
They dressed up like ghost slaves and scared the Darrows with a horse and a large black bat.
They dressed up like ghosts and put triangles in their doorways.
They dressed up like Pluto and hid inside the treasure chests, scaring them when they opened them.
Which character said:
"Mr. Pluto calls me "Little Miss Bee."
Thomas
Mrs. Small
Great Grandma Jeffers
Pesty
Which character said:
"My real name is Henry Skinner."
Mr. Small
Mac Darrow
Mr. Carr
Mr. Pluto
Who is the protagonist of the book?
Mr. Pluto
Mr. Small
Thomas Small
Great Grandma Jeffers
What occupation does Mr. Pluto have besides being the caretaker of the house?
veterinarian
mechanic
history teacher
blacksmith
Who is Mayhew Skinner?
Mr. Pluto's son
Pesty's father
Mac Darrow's half brother
Thomas's grandfather on his mother's side
Why does the Small's house have secret tunnels and passageways?
It was used as a Haunted House on Halloween
The owner of the house was a wanted criminal
The house had been a stop on the underground railroad
The builder wanted a bomb shelter for World War I
Which character is an actor and frequently uses a mask?
Mr. Pluto
Mac Darrow
Mayhew Skinner
The reverend
Which character is an actor and frequently uses a mask?
Mr. Pluto
Mac Darrow
Mayhew Skinner
The reverend
The treasure includes "tapestries" that are hanging from the ceilings. What are tapestries?
Jeweled necklaces
Scrolls with information on escaped slaves
a type of canoe
Rugs
Someone broke into the Small's house and made a mess of which room?
Thomas's bedroom
The kitchen
The family room
The twin's bedroom
Major characters must go through emotional changes. Besides Thomas, who is also a major character in the novel?
Mr. Pluto because he became very sick.
Mr. Small because he decided to go back home.
Mrs. Small because she went from hating the Darrows to liking them in the end.
Mayhew because his feelings for his father went from resentment to appreciation.
The implied main idea of this story is that people should.....
appreciate and preserve family history.
be friendly when they meet people shopping.
criticize those who think differently.
learn and study in a college.
The description of the three Darrow brothers present men who are...
honest and hardworking
determined, but respectful
lazy, but trustworthy
mean and immature
What is the main conflict faced by Thomas?
He wants to discover who or what is trying to scare them.
He wants to become better friends with Mac Darrow.
He is lonely because of his lack of friends.
He wants to learn more about his past.
How would the story be different if it was told by Mr. Pluto's point of view?
Readers would know why Mac Darrow played the piano.
Readers would know that phosphorous lights up a scene.
Readers would know who is going to fix the lock in the kitchen.
Readers would know who deserves the treasure.
There are two Plutos because...
One is Pluto, and the other is his twin brother.
One is Pluto, and the other is a ghost.
One is Pluto, and the other is his don.
One is Pluto, and the other is River Swift.
There are two Plutos because...
One is Pluto, and the other is his twin brother.
One is Pluto, and the other is a ghost.
One is Pluto, and the other is his don.
One is Pluto, and the other is River Swift.
What can be formed from the four triangles?
a rectangle
slave quarters
the letter "T"
a Greek Cross
