WorksheetsMr. Tanen's Tie Trouble
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
def: plan for how you will spend money
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def: sum of money saved or spent for a special reason
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def: accomplishing a goal
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def: tasty; tastes very good
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def: facts about something or someone
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def: guesses about what will happen in the future
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def: event where objects are sold to the highest bidder
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def: offering a particular price for something
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def: more than full
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def: a small amount of feeling or color
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def: relating to school or education
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def: all the way through
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def: shouted for joy
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def: person who looks after a building at night
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def: very important; needed
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def: use facts or reasoning to help you guess
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Def: understanding
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Def: event or activity to raise money
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Def: spending money given to you by your mom or dad
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Def: sad because something did not happen
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What is the genre of <Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble>?
Who is the author of <Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble>?
What was Mr. Tanen?
What didn’t the school have enough money for?
What was the name of the tie Mr. Tanen could not part with?
What does the sentence “I’m in a real pickle!” mean?
It means that I like pickles.
It means that I am inside a real pickle.
It means that there are many pickles around me.
It means that I am in trouble.
What does the word ‘plastered’ mean?
Plastered is a synonym of ‘played.’
Plastered is a synonym of ‘covered.’
Plastered is a synonym of ‘asked.’
Plastered is a synonym of ‘pulled.’
When will the tie auction be held?
The auction will be held on Saturday at 7 pm.
The auction will be held on Sunday at 7 pm.
The auction will be held on Monday at 7 am.
The auction will be held on Saturday at 7 am.
What are the townspeople thanking Mr. Tanen for?
They are thanking him for decorating the playground.
They are thanking him for designing the playground.
They are thanking him for helping to get the playground.
They are thanking him for building the playground.
Why did Mr. Apple give Mr. Tanen the Blue Ribbon tie?
He gave Mr. Tanen the Blue Ribbon tie for never being late.
He gave Mr. Tanen the Blue Ribbon tie for winning a prize.
He gave Mr. Tanen the Blue Ribbon tie for buying many apples.
He gave Mr. Tanen the Blue Ribbon tie for being a good principal.
What do you think the sentence “Mr. Tanen swallowed hard,” means?
I think it means he talked too much.
I think it means he tried hard not to cry.
I think it means he was thirsty.
I think it means he was very tired.
What tie did Mr. Tanen put on at the end of the story?
Mr. Tanen put on the Blue Ribbon Tie.
Mr. Tanen put on the Ribbon-Cutting Tie.
Mr. Tanen put on the Swing and Slide Tie
Mr. Tanen put on the Pickle Tie.
What does Mr. Tanen compare the jar filled with money to?
He compares it to his closet filled with ties.
He compares it to his stomach filled with food.
He compares it to his head filled with words.
He compares it to the school filled with children.
Why was there not enough money left for a new playground?
There wasn’t enough because many things at the school had to be fixed.
There wasn’t enough because the teachers needed to be paid more.
There wasn’t enough because they had bought a new copy machine.
There wasn’t enough because they needed to buy more expensive lunches.
How much money did Kaylee and Alex have saved in the big jar?
They had $148.26 saved in the big jar.
They had $138.29 saved in the big jar.
They had $148.29 saved in the big jar.
They had $138.26 saved in the big jar.
“Mr. Tanen, you have taught us all, ‘The more you (a) , the more you get,” said Mrs. Sweet Apple.
“Mr. Tanen, you have taught us all, ‘The more you give, the more you (a) ,” said Mrs. Sweet Apple.
“You have given us a (a) . We are giving you back your ties.”
“You have given us a playground. We are giving you back your (a) .”
With that, Mr. Apple untied the tie ribbon and announced: “Mr. Tanen’s Playground is ___ ____!”
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The playground was tied in a giant ribbon made from Mr. Tanen’s ties.
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False
Mr. Tanen invited the whole school to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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False
Sometimes, Mr. Tanen would forget his closet was empty.
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False
Throughout the fall, the town wore Mr. Tanen’s ties proudly.
True
False
What does Mercy like to eat?
What was Mr. Watson dreaming about?
What was Baby’s opinion?
Who did Mr. and Mrs. Watson think alerted the fire department?
What does Mrs. Watson prefer she call Mercy?
Extra credit: draw your own tie.
