WorksheetsCh. 23-24
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main character's role in the three-legged race during Field Day?
He is the team captain
He is paired with Michelle Longo
He is the referee
He sits out due to his twisted ankle
Why does the narrator's mom wake him and Lissa up in the middle of the night?
To practice for Field Day
To go to the hospital
To wait in line for gasoline
To visit Sam and Nick
What book series changes the narrator's life?
The Lord of the Rings
The Dark Is Rising
The Legion of Superheroes
The Avengers
What special ceremony do the narrator and Peter perform for the snakes?
A birthday party
A wedding ceremony
A baptism
A funeral
Why does the narrator get traded from his baseball team?
He is too good for the team
He gets into a fight with the coach
He is one of the three worst players
His parents request the transfer
What does the narrator use as an "altar" for the snake wedding?
A Bible
A miniature totem pole
A small cross
A toy castle
What chant does Michelle suggest they use during the three-legged race?
"One, two, one, two"
"Left, right, left, right"
"Out, in, out, in"
"Go, go, go"
What causes the gasoline shortage mentioned in the story?
A truckers' strike
A revolution in Iran
A broken pipeline
A government regulation
What does the narrator learn about himself during the tug of war event?
He is stronger than he thought
He is part of a team
He should never compete again
He needs to practice more
What happens when the narrator comes up to bat against his former team?
He strikes out
He hits a home run
He gets a hit and eventually scores
He gets hit by the pitch
How does the narrator stop pulling his hair out?
His mother takes him to therapy
He is inspired by Will Stanton in the book
His teacher helps him overcome the habit
He starts wearing a hat
What is the team slogan for Ms. Tuff's class?
"Tuft's team is the best"
"You'll have a tough time with Tuffs team"
"Tuff's team never quits"
"We are Tuff and ready"
What does the narrator want to do when he grows up after reading The Dark Is Rising?
Become a baseball player
Become a teacher
Write books
Become a rabbi
What happens to the narrator's t-shirt design for Field Day?
It comes out perfect
It has big blobs of ink and uneven lines
He forgets to make one
Someone steals his design
What does Ms. Tuft do at the end of Field Day that makes the narrator feel special?
She gives him a medal
She announces him as the MVP
She smiles at each student individually
She takes the team out for ice cream
