WorksheetsOrbiting Jupiter Chapters 4-5
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who told Joseph that Madeleine had died?
Mrs. Stroud
Mr. Brook
Madeleine's parents
He found out himself
Which of the following characters would likely be labeled an antagonist in the novel?
Mr. Brook (Joseph's dad)
Mr. Hurd (Jack's dad)
Mrs. Stroud
Coach Swieteck
Joseph
Which of the following quotes from the novel prove that Joseph is dedicated to seeing and being with Maddie?
"Behind the acreage, they walked along a frozen river and Madeleine pretended she was skating. She was beautiful beyond beautiful, even skating in her boots."
"She came home again for Christmas break. On the first Monday, Joseph walked seven miles. It was cold and snowy and Joseph's coat was too small. But he walked seven miles and knocked at her door."
Madeleine's parents were not going to help them. And he could not see Madeleine. She was in school in western Pennsylvania for two more months, and then she would return to New England. It was not Joseph's business where she would stay. He should forget her. He was only thirteen."
"My father kicked out the fire. My mother held me. I said, 'Why can't he see Jupiter?' And they said I had to try to understand. Joseph was only fourteen. He couldn't be a father. Seeing Jupiter would only hurt him even more. And Jupiter might be upset, maybe even frightened. 'Suppose you're wrong?' I said. 'Suppose Jupiter wants to find Joseph.' My mother held me even closer. My father put his hand on my back."
The above excerpt from Chapter 4 proves that Jack's mom and dad -
understand that although Joseph feels like he could be a father to Jupiter, he is unable to give her the proper care that she really needs
don't understand why Jack would care whether or not Joseph is a father to Jupiter
know that Jupiter wants Joseph to be her father and care for her
realize that Jupiter is with a caring foster family that will eventually adopt her
When Jack thinks that the substitute knew as much about running gym class as a gerbil would, he means that_______.
the sub had no idea what he was doing
the sub made them act like mice
the sub was very smart
Twice, Jack asks Mr. Canton, "___________"
Would you have left a guy being beat up to go find a teacher?
Am I getting suspended?
Are you going to call my dad?
Is Jay okay?
It is obvious that Jack's dad thought that Jack________ in reference to the fight.
did the right thing
should be grounded
was too weak
Jack feels about as happy as he had ever been after he talks to Joseph concerning the fight because________.
Joseph tells him that they won
Joseph thanks him for having his back because no one ever had it except for Maddie
Joseph tells him that he should become a prizefighter
Joseph tells him that he is moving out
I would infer that Mr. D'Ulney, Mrs. Halloway, and Coach Swieteck care about Joseph because they__________.
come to the house to keep him caught up on his work
ask the principal to expel the other boys
call to make sure Joseph is okay
call Joseph's dad and tell him what happened
According to Joseph, after hearing the Christmas story at church, if there really were _______ then bad things wouldn't happen.
angels
holidays
Christmas tree
stars
We can tell Joseph is changing at the end of the chapter when______.
Jack's dad puts his hand on Joseph's back, and Joseph does not flinch
Joseph wants his own dad
Joseph says he doesn't care about Jupiter anymore
Joseph says he will be friends with the bullies
How many miles does Joseph walk one way to get to Maddie?
8
7
14
2
