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George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 1 Pop Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the main character introduced in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

a)

Tom

b)

Peter

c)

George

d)

Alice

2.

How does the setting of the story contribute to the events in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

a)

The setting makes the characters feel at home and comfortable

b)

The setting creates a sense of isolation and mystery

c)

The setting creates a sense of joy and excitement

d)

The setting has no impact on the events in chapter 1

3.

What are some of George's characteristics as revealed in chapter 1 of George's Secret Key to the Universe?

a)

Lazy, uninterested, hates science

b)

Shy, introverted, bad at math

c)

Easily distracted, forgetful, dislikes reading

d)

Curious, intelligent, loves science

4.

How does the narrator tell us more about George than about other characters?

a)

tells us George's actions just like everyone else

b)

tells us George's thoughts and feelings while just telling us what the others do and say

c)

tells us that George is just like his grandmother

d)

tells us that Cosmos likes George

5.

Why is George interested in space?

a)

He finds it fascinating and wants to learn more about the universe.

b)

He lost a bet and now has to study space

c)

He wants to become an astronaut

d)

He is afraid of space and wants to conquer his fear

6.

Name this character:


A little boy, who is curious about science and the lot Next Door. He is also the main character of the story.

a)

George

b)

Freddy

c)

Annie

d)

Mom

7.

Name this character:


The pig in search of an adventure who put a hole in George's fence. He went Next Door and was fed grape soda.

a)

George

b)

Freddy

c)

Annie

d)

Mom

8.

What was George's parents against?

a)

Playing with the neighbor.

b)

Going to school.

c)

Technology.

d)

Having a pig.

9.

What does George's mom tell him happened to the man who used to live Next Door?

a)

He was arrested.

b)

Nobody knows.

c)

He ran away, leaving all his books.

d)

He died in a science accident.

10.

Why did George go Next Door for the first time?

a)

To find his pig

b)

To find out who lived there

c)

To find out what happened to the owner

d)

To find his book

11.

Which are from the point of view of George's parents? Choose 2

a)

Modern inventions are bad, and no one should use them.

b)

Science is wonderful, and helps us understand the world.

c)

Physics is brilliant and fascinating.

d)

It is important to love all living creatures.

12.

Where did George's pet pig come from?

a)

A Christmas gift from his parents

b)

A Christmas gift from his grandmother

c)

He found it in their vegetable garden

d)

He won it at the fair