WorksheetsThe Sadness Collector by Merlinda Bobis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How old is Rica, the main character?
3 years old
4 years old
4 years old
6 years old
Who is the "Big Lady"?
Rica's mother
Rica's aunt
A mythical creature that eats sadness
Rica's imaginary friend
Why does Rica's father come home late every night?
He doesn't want to answer Rica's questions.
He is working late.
He is avoiding Rica's mother.
He is meeting friends.
How does Rica feel about her mother working in Paris?
She is proud of her mother's accomplishments
She is angry at her mother for leaving
She doesn't understand why her mother is away
She wants to join her mother in Paris
What does Rica do when her father refuses to read the letters from Paris?
She throws a tantrum
She cries herself to sleep
She reads the letters by herself
She asks her aunties to read the letters to her
What does Rica find strange about the hat she receives from her mother?
It doesn't fit her head.
It is a different color from her other belongings.
It is a gift from Paris.
It looks different from the rest of her room decor.
How does Rica describe the room decor in her bedroom?
Girlie kitsch
Chic and elegant
Colorful and vibrant
Vintage and antique
What does the Big Lady feed on?
Happiness and joy
Love and affection
Sadness and grief
Anger and frustration
Why does Rica try to save Big Lady by not being sad?
To prevent her from bursting
To gain Big Lady's favor
To make her father proud
To avoid being eaten by Big Lady
How does Rica's father react when he accidentally breaks the kitchen items?
He gets angry at Rica.
He blames Big Lady for the mess.
He comforts her and apologizes.
He leaves the house in frustration.
