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Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did Paul wake up Ella?

a)

By threatening of posting a picture of her on Instagram

b)

By playing loud music

c)

By pouring water on her

d)

By calling her repeatedly

2.

Who was the babysitter for the little kids?

a)

Paul's ex wife, Kate

b)

Paul's sister, Mary

c)

The neighbor, Mrs. Green

d)

Their aunt, Linda

3.

What was Paul and Zoe’s wedding cake made out of? Why?

a)

Waffles because they owned a breakfast restaurant and loved breakfast very much

b)

Chocolate because they were both chocolatiers

c)

Cheese because they met at a cheese festival

d)

Fruit because they were both fruit farmers

4.

What did Zoe discover was going wrong at the restaurant?

a)

They were a month behind in their mortgage

b)

The chef was missing ingredients

c)

The restaurant was overstaffed

d)

The menu was outdated

5.

What did Dom bring for the kids?

a)

Personalized beats headphones

b)

Chocolate bars

c)

Soccer balls

d)

Comic books

6.

What did Dom announce to Paul and Zoe in the kitchen?

a)

That he was thinking of retiring and moving to LA

b)

That he had won the lottery

c)

That he was getting a new job in New York

d)

That he was planning a surprise party

e)

That he was buying a new car

7.

Why was Deja playing basketball late at night?

a)

She was excited because a recruit was coming to watch a game and she wanted to go to her Dad’s alma mater

b)

She couldn't sleep and wanted to tire herself out

c)

She was practicing for an upcoming math test

d)

She was waiting for her friends to join her

8.

What happened during the halftime of Deja’s game?

a)

There was a dance battle between Dom and Paul

b)

The coach gave a motivational speech

c)

The lights went out in the gym

d)

A surprise guest performed a song

9.

What was the significant meeting that Paul had the day after the game?

a)

A meeting with investors about his sauce

b)

A meeting with his coach about the next match

c)

A family dinner at his house

d)

A press conference with reporters

10.

Why did Paul go and change before his meeting?

a)

He saw how everyone in the lobby/waiting room was dressed and felt he was overdressed. He dressed more casual (and ridiculous)

b)

He spilled coffee on his clothes and needed to change.

c)

He forgot his meeting was formal and needed a suit.

d)

He wanted to impress his boss with a new outfit.

11.

How did the kids react to the news about the investors?

a)

Some were happy because of a new lifestyle change and some were upset about the change and possible move

b)

All the kids were excited and wanted to move immediately

c)

None of the kids cared about the news at all

d)

The kids decided to start their own business instead

e)

All the kids were angry and refused to talk to the investors

12.

What did Paul want to do with some of the signing money?

a)

He wanted to use some of the money for a bigger house

b)

He wanted to buy a new car

c)

He wanted to go on a vacation

d)

He wanted to invest in stocks

13.

Describe the difference between the Baker’s old house compared to the new house?

a)

It was much more lavish, grand, and much bigger

b)

It was smaller and less comfortable

c)

It was located in a different city

d)

It was made entirely of wood

14.

Where did everyone sleep the first night in the new house?

a)

In Paul and Zoe’s bed

b)

In the living room

c)

In the kitchen

d)

In the guest room

15.

Why were the Baker’s having an emergency family meeting?

a)

Aunt Rachel had to go “away for a trip”, so cousin Seth was coming to live with them. Paul was explaining this to the family so they would be nice to Seth.

b)

They were planning a surprise birthday party for Paul.

c)

The family was deciding on a new pet to adopt.

d)

They needed to discuss moving to a new city.

16.

Seth wanted to be with the Baker family.

a)

Not really. He seemed closed off to them.

b)

Yes, he wanted to be with them.

17.

Why was it a Code Red when Kate called and woke up Paul?

a)
Paul was already awake when Kate called.
b)
Kate was calling to invite Paul to a party.
c)
It was a Code Red because of a scheduled meeting.
d)

School had started and they weren't aware of it. Everyone had to rush to get ready.

18.

What did Deja get for her first day of school?

a)
A new car
b)

A new outfit

c)

A new backpack

d)

A new basketball

19.

Who did Deja meet on the first day of her new school that seemed interested in her?

a)

Chris

b)
Noah
c)
Sophia
d)
Liam
20.

Haresh experienced which of the following in the hallway at school?

a)

He was picked on by some other kids at the school

b)

He won a prize.

c)

He met his teacher.

d)

He lost his lunchbox.

21.

The investors told the Baker family about their sauce because:

a)

That sales were great and they were proposing an expansion. They wanted

to turn Baker’s into a franchise

b)

they were interested in buying the sauce.

c)

they wanted to warn the family about competition.

d)

they were planning to start a business together.

22.

DJ asked Paul what before he went to bed?

a)

He wanted to know about girls

b)

If he finished his homework

c)

If he locked the door

d)

If he fed the dog

23.

Haresh saw Seth do this in the restaurant:

a)

Steal some money

b)

Sing loudly

c)

Break a glass

d)

Leave without paying

24.

After Seth received his bonus and praise for doing so well at the restaurant, what did he do?

a)

He put the money back.

b)

He quit his job immediately.

c)

He complained about his workload.

d)

He asked for a demotion.

25.

How did Deja’s first game with her new team, the Hornets, go?

a)
Deja's first game with the Hornets went well despite challenges.
b)
Deja didn't play at all in her first game with the Hornets.
c)
The Hornets lost by a large margin in Deja's first game.
d)
Deja's first game was a complete disaster.
26.

What gift did Paul bring home to Zoe?

a)

a bigger diamond ring

b)
a beautiful necklace
c)
a book about travel
d)
a pair of shoes
27.

What did Seth buy Haresh?

a)
a book
b)

a pair of shoes

c)
a car
d)
a watch
28.

What two things did Paul tell Zoe about changes to the potential franchise restaurant after he got off the phone call with the investors?

a)

That they couldn’t use local vendors

b)

They also couldn’t use the name for their franchise

c)

They had to move to New York

d)

They had to serve other foods.

29.

Why did Zoe and Rachel get called to the school?

a)
They were called to discuss their grades.
b)
They were called for a parent-teacher meeting.
c)
They were called for a school event.
d)

They were called because Haresh and Seth got in a fight.

30.

What did Deja do in the middle of the night?

a)

Deja snuck out to be with her boyfriend

b)
Deja called a friend on the phone.
c)
Deja cooked a late-night snack.
d)
Deja watched a movie in bed.
31.

Who was having a birthday party that Paul was late for?

a)
DJ
b)

Seth

c)

Bailey

d)

Zoe

32.

Anne came to the party and suggested what to Zoe?

a)
to play a board game
b)

that Seth might have been linked to the recent break ins in the neighborhood

c)
to try the new dance moves
d)
to leave early
33.

What did Dom come into the party to tell Zoe?

a)
Dom wanted to introduce Zoe to his friend.
b)
Dom came to ask Zoe for a dance.
c)
Dom came to tell Zoe about a party next week.
d)

Dom came to tell Zoe that Deja spent the night with her boyfriend.

34.

What did Deja tell Paul that seemed to open Paul's eyes?

a)
Deja recited a poem to Paul.
b)
Deja told Paul a joke.
c)
Deja explained a math problem to Paul.
d)

Deja told Paul the family was not happy in their new home and school.

35.

Why did Dom come back to the Baker family after the party?

a)
Dom wanted to avoid the Baker family after the party.
b)
Dom was forced to return by his friends.
c)
Dom missed the Baker family and wanted to reconnect.
d)

Dom wanted to pick up his kids.

36.

Why did Seth leave the house?

a)

He was accused of stealing.

b)
He forgot his keys inside.
c)
He was meeting a friend at the park.
d)
He wanted to take a walk.
37.

What convinced Seth to come home with the Baker family?

a)
A promise of a new job opportunity.
b)
Seth's desire for adventure and excitement.
c)
The Baker family's wealth and status.
d)

The entire Baker family asked him to come back home.

38.

Why was Dom jealous of Paul?

a)
Dom was friends with Paul and supported him.
b)

Dom was jealous because Paul married Zoe.

c)
Dom admired Paul for his achievements.
d)

Dom was jealous of Paul because Paul was there for the day to day stuff and knew his kids better

than Dom did

39.

What was the new label of the sauce?

a)

Bakers Dozen

b)
Herb Infused Dressing
c)
Spicy BBQ Sauce
d)
Classic Tomato Sauce
40.

Complete the sentence Paul said when his entire family was gathered at the table: "So I didn't get my franchise, but I got my ___."

a)

family

b)

car

c)

job

d)

house