WorksheetsDear Mr. Henshaw Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which quote from the story best shows Leigh's feelings about his father? (RL.5.1)
a)
I wish someday Dad and Bandit would pull up in front in the rig.
b)
Dad should phone today or tomorrow.
c)
I don't think Dad is that much interested in me.
d)
Dad used to be good about helping me build things.
2.
What is a main theme of the story? (RL.5.2)
a)
The importance of friendship
b)
Dealing with family changes and loneliness
c)
The challenges of being a famous author
d)
The excitement of starting a new school
3.
How does Leigh's relationship with his father change throughout the story? (RL.5.3)
a)
It improves as they spend more time together
b)
It becomes more distant as his father misses calls and visits
c)
It stays the same throughout the entire story
d)
It becomes closer through frequent letter writing
4.
In the context of the story, what does Leigh's mother mean when she says she's "afraid I might find another man who's in love with a truck"? (RL.5.4)
a)
She's worried about dating a truck salesman
b)
She's concerned about finding a man who prioritizes his job over family
c)
She wants to avoid men who collect toy trucks
d)
She's scared of riding in trucks
5.
Which sentence best summarizes Leigh's experience with writing to Mr. Henshaw? (RL.5.2)
a)
Leigh becomes frustrated with Mr. Henshaw's lack of responses
b)
Writing helps Leigh express his feelings and improve his writing skills
c)
Leigh and Mr. Henshaw become close friends through their letters
d)
Mr. Henshaw's letters inspire Leigh to become a truck driver
6.
How does Leigh's attitude towards keeping a diary change from the beginning to the end of the story? (RL.5.3)
a)
He starts enthusiastic but loses interest
b)
He remains reluctant throughout the story
c)
He begins reluctantly but grows to enjoy and benefit from it
d)
His attitude doesn't change; he always enjoys writing
7.
What does the phrase "keep your nose clean" mean when Leigh's father uses it? (RL.5.4)
a)
Remember to use tissues
b)
Stay out of trouble
c)
Keep studying hard
d)
Don't catch a cold
8.
Which quote best supports the theme of coping with change? (RL.5.1)
a)
Mom works part time for Catering by Katy
b)
After the divorce Mom and I moved from Bakersfield to Pacific Grove
c)
I bought a composition book like you said
d)
I finished Beggar Bears in two nights
9.
How does Leigh's new living situation compare to his old one? (RL.5.3)
a)
He has more space in the new house than in the mobile home
b)
He lives closer to his father now
c)
The new house is more run-down and he misses his old home
d)
He prefers the new house because it's near the ocean
10.
In the context of the story, what does Leigh mean by a "fictitious name"? (RL.5.4)
a)
His real name
b)
A famous person's name
c)
A made-up name
d)
His nickname
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