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WorksheetsSavvy
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is Grandpa Bomba’s incredible, land-altering savvy?
a)
Moving mountains and land
b)
Making metal bend
c)
Turning water into wine
d)
Telling the future
2.
How many other children's books has author Ingrid Law written besides Savvy and Scumble?
a)
Zero
b)
Many (over 10)
c)
Only one other
d)
Two others
3.
Which two themes, reflected in the title, are often connected in the novel?
a)
Power and greed
b)
Magic and maturity
c)
Wealth and poverty
d)
Education and hard work
4.
The mother, Poppy, says a perfect savvy means she always knows:
a)
The perfect time to harvest
b)
The perfect words to say, and the perfect thing to do
c)
The perfect route to drive
d)
The perfect gift to give
5.
The weather on the journey often reflects the emotional state of which character?
a)
Mibs
b)
Fish
c)
Rocket
d)
Dad Billings
6.
The story is told from which point of view?
a)
Third-person omniscient
b)
First-person, through Mibs
c)
Second-person (using 'you')
d)
Third-person limited, through Dad
7.
What is the name of the family in the novel?
a)
The O'Connells
b)
The Lawrences
c)
The Meeks
d)
The Beaumonts
8.
What is the famous phrase that Grandpa Bomba uses to describe the unpredictable nature of savvies?
a)
"They come like the tide."
b)
"They're as steady as a butterfly's wings."
c)
"They are always on time."
d)
"They pop like popcorn."
9.
What room is Mibs' father in that becomes the climax setting?
a)
The intensive care unit (ICU)
b)
The waiting room
c)
The emergency room
d)
The physical therapy unit
10.
What is the name of Mibs' older brother whose savvy is controlling the weather, specifically wind?
a)
Rocket
b)
Fish
c)
Samson
d)
Lester
11.
What is the first person Mibs touches after getting her savvy?
a)
Her brother Fish
b)
Her mother Poppy
c)
Her father Billings
d)
Her Aunt Rosie
12.
What is the literary genre of Savvy?
a)
Historical Fiction
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Middle Grade Fantasy/Magical Realism
d)
Non-Fiction
13.
What type of hospital is Mibs' father taken to?
a)
A specialty military hospital
b)
A major metropolitan medical center
c)
A small, local clinic
d)
A long-term care facility
14.
What is the savvy of Mibs’ oldest brother, Rocket?
a)
Controlling water
b)
Controlling electricity
c)
Teleportation
d)
Talking to animals
15.
"Normal is just a cycle. It's the new normal that's tricky." Who says this line, reflecting a central theme?
a)
Bobbi
b)
Mibs
c)
Aunt Rosie
d)
Dad Billings
16.
Who says the line, "I need to touch him. I need to make him wake up."?
a)
Fish
b)
Poppy
c)
Mibs
d)
Rocket
17.
What is the main mode of transportation Mibs and her siblings use for their runaway trip?
a)
A stolen train
b)
A rusty pickup truck
c)
A missionary bus
d)
A school bus
18.
Who is the main character whose savvy is super strength?
a)
Fish
b)
Uncle Lester
c)
Rocket
d)
Grandpa Bomba
19.
What is the major conflict Mibs faces after she gets her savvy?
a)
Man vs. Nature (The storm)
b)
Man vs. Self (Learning to control her savvy)
c)
Man vs. Man (Fighting Ledge)
d)
Man vs. Society (Hiding from the police)
20.
What does Mibs initially wish her savvy would be?
a)
Being able to fly
b)
Being able to talk to animals
c)
Bringing things to life
d)
Being super strong
21.
What is the savvy Mibs Beaumont acquires on her thirteenth birthday?
a)
Causing earthquakes
b)
Reading minds through touch
c)
Turning invisible
d)
Creating electricity
22.
The author's use of colorful, unique vocabulary (like "scumble") contributes to the novel's overall:
a)
Formal tone
b)
Whimsical and imaginative tone
c)
Tragic atmosphere
d)
Realistic setting
23.
The setting is important because it emphasizes the family's:
a)
Wealth and power
b)
Isolation and self-reliance
c)
Need for modern technology
d)
Close proximity to the ocean
24.
The term "savvy" functions as what major literary element in the novel?
a)
A symbol of chaos
b)
A central motif and plot device
c)
A form of dramatic irony
d)
A type of personification
25.
What lie do the children tell Bobbi to explain why they are on the bus?
a)
They are going to a Bible camp
b)
They are going to visit their sick Aunt Rosie
c)
They are orphans looking for a new home
d)
They are a musical touring group
26.
The word savvy in the book's context means a special kind of:
a)
Knowledge or intelligence
b)
Physical strength
c)
Magical gift or knack
d)
Emotional resilience
27.
What is the first uncontrolled "scumble" Mibs experiences with her new savvy?
a)
She accidentally moves a mountain
b)
She hears all the thoughts of the entire town
c)
She reads her father's thoughts in the hospital
d)
She makes all the lights go out
28.
The way the family's secret is handled in the book highlights the theme of:
a)
The importance of lying
b)
The need for privacy and secrecy
c)
The rejection of government authority
d)
The beauty of being different
29.
What does the family call their home, which Mibs feels is a very important place?
a)
The Haven
b)
The Heartland
c)
The Barn
d)
The Beaumont Place
30.
The fact that every Beaumont family member eventually gets a savvy is an example of a strong literary:
a)
Tradition/Rule of the World
b)
Coincidence
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Allusion
31.
When Mibs finally sees her Dad, what does she touch that gives her the first clear thought?
a)
His forehead
b)
His hand
c)
The metal bed rail
d)
His arm cast
32.
What is the key phrase Mibs uses when she realizes her savvy is controlled by touch?
a)
"Hands on, thoughts on."
b)
"Skin to skin, thoughts begin."
c)
"Touch and tell."
d)
"Hands off, mind off."
33.
What significant realization does Mibs have about her savvy at the climax?
a)
She doesn't have a savvy after all
b)
It is exactly the savvy she wanted
c)
It is useful but she must control the scumble
d)
She can use it to win a million dollars
34.
What is the initial "scumble" or outburst of Fish's savvy when he turns thirteen?
a)
A small electrical fire
b)
A massive storm
c)
A small earthquake
d)
A sudden plant growth
35.
Why does the bus stop several times throughout the journey?
a)
To pick up more passengers
b)
To deliver Bibles at various towns
c)
To let the children shop for toys
d)
To avoid police checkpoints
36.
Which character is known for their folksy, poetic, and often confusing maxims?
a)
Bobbi
b)
Grandpa Bomba
c)
Ledge
d)
Dad Billings
37.
Who advises Mibs, "Don't let your savvy rule you. You rule your savvy."?
a)
Poppy (Mom)
b)
Will Meeks
c)
Grandma Lill
d)
Grandpa Bomba
38.
Which younger brother has a savvy that involves being super quiet, making him hard to see or hear?
a)
Fish
b)
Rocket
c)
Samson
d)
Ozzie
39.
The title is deliberately ambiguous, referring to both Mibs' power and her ultimate goal of:
a)
Gaining money
b)
Understanding herself and her place
c)
Winning a competition
d)
Getting off the farm
40.
How do the family members help Dad leave the hospital without official paperwork?
a)
Mom uses her perfect savvy to distract the nurses
b)
Grandpa Bomba moves the hospital wing
c)
They disguise him as a janitor
d)
Fish uses his savvy to create a diversionary storm
41.
What is the main setting for the rising action of the novel?
a)
The family's farm
b)
The hospital waiting room
c)
The bus and various roadside diners
d)
Grandpa Bomba's workshop
42.
What does Mibs learn is the key to controlling her savvy (mind reading)?
a)
Closing her eyes
b)
Touching people intentionally and calmly
c)
Singing a special song
d)
Turning off all electricity
43.
What is the savvy of Mibs' Aunt Rosie?
a)
Super strength
b)
Always knowing the future
c)
Making plants grow instantly
d)
Fixing mechanical objects
44.
What is the name of Will Meeks' older brother, who is also on the bus?
a)
Ledge
b)
Ozzie
c)
Samson
d)
Rocket
45.
What does Mibs' savvy allow her to realize about the police officer's true thoughts?
a)
He wants to give her a ride home
b)
He is genuinely worried about his daughter's fever
c)
He knows she is a runaway
d)
He is planning to arrest the whole family
46.
The moment Mibs realizes she needs to touch people calmly to read their thoughts is an example of what plot element?
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
A character epiphany
c)
An external conflict
d)
A red herring
47.
What is the major climax of the story?
a)
Mibs’ thirteenth birthday party
b)
Fish and Rocket using their savvies to fix the bus
c)
Mibs reaching the hospital and touching her dad
d)
Ledge finally giving up and going home
48.
Where did the author, Ingrid Law, originally get the idea for the Beaumont family's unique powers?
a)
A dream she had
b)
A family story passed down
c)
A magazine article
d)
A prompt from a writing class
49.
How is Mibs' father, Billings, unique within the immediate Beaumont family?
a)
He is the strongest
b)
He does not have a savvy
c)
He can fly
d)
He is mute
50.
Who is the unexpected character who sneaks onto the bus in hopes of getting to her own home?
a)
Roberta O’Connell
b)
Lill Beaumont
c)
Bobbi
d)
Rosie
51.
What event serves as the inciting incident that kicks off the main plot of the novel?
a)
Mibs' birthday party
b)
Dad's accident and hospitalization
c)
Grandpa Bomba moving a hill
d)
Fish causing a hailstorm
52.
The rising action involves Mibs and her siblings doing what?
a)
Staying home and waiting for news
b)
Taking a journey to the hospital
c)
Trying to move the mountains
d)
Training their savvies with Grandpa Bomba
53.
The author is known for writing books that combine elements of:
a)
Extreme realism with complex historical facts
b)
Everyday life with a touch of magic
c)
Science fiction and dystopia
d)
Classic fairytales and myths
54.
In what fictional state do the Beaumonts live?
a)
Florabama
b)
Nevadakota
c)
Kansaska
d)
Calizona
55.
What does Mibs realize is her true source of worth, a major theme of the novel?
a)
Her future fortune
b)
Her mind-reading savvy
c)
Her family's love, not her savvy alone
d)
Her physical strength
56.
The title, Savvy, is a literary example of a key element serving as both a symbol and a plot driver for:
a)
The farm's daily routine
b)
The family's supernatural condition
c)
The bus's mechanical failures
d)
The local school's curriculum
57.
What does Mibs do to formally apologize to the bus driver, Bobbi, for lying?
a)
She offers Bobbi all her birthday money
b)
She cleans the entire bus
c)
She uses her savvy to communicate her regret
d)
She writes a letter of apology
58.
What is the name of Mibs' younger brother who is initially the most disruptive on the bus?
a)
Rocket
b)
Fish
c)
Samson
d)
Ozzie
59.
What is the name of the author's next book, which is also set in the same world as Savvy?
a)
The Penderwicks
b)
A Snicker of Magic
c)
A Sense of the Infinite
d)
Scumble
60.
The mother, Poppy, is often heard saying, "There are some things even savvies can't fix." What does this refer to?
a)
Broken electronics
b)
A broken heart
c)
Her husband's condition
d)
Her children's constant arguments
61.
What specific location does Grandpa Bomba use to demonstrate his savvy to Mibs when she is younger?
a)
A mountain range
b)
The Beaumont backyard
c)
A small rock on the property
d)
A nearby river
62.
What is the significance of the book's title, Savvy?
a)
It is the name of the main character's pet
b)
It is the name of the family's magical powers
c)
It is the name of the town they live in
d)
It means "to be smart" in French
63.
What is the savvy of Mibs' mother, Poppy?
a)
Growing plants instantly
b)
Trapping perfect moments in jars
c)
Achieving physical perfection
d)
Mending broken things
64.
What is the quote that explains why the Beaumont family needs to move frequently?
a)
"We follow the storms."
b)
"We always need new pastures."
c)
"We need to keep our savvies a secret."
d)
"We go where the jobs are."
65.
Who is the author of the novel Savvy?
a)
Kate DiCamillo
b)
Ingrid Law
c)
Rebecca Stead
d)
Katherine Applegate
66.
Why is Mibs desperate to get to her father's bedside?
a)
To give him his medicine
b)
To use her savvy to wake him up
c)
To steal his special necklace
d)
To tell him a secret
67.
"Every body gets their savvy... some better than others, some worse. That's just the way it is." Who most likely says this line?
a)
Dad Billings
b)
Grandma Lill
c)
Bobbi
d)
Grandpa Bomba
68.
What is the first clear thought Mibs uses her controlled savvy to convey to her father?
a)
"I love you, Dad."
b)
"Don't worry, we are safe."
c)
"Get better, the farm needs you."
d)
"You're safe now. I'm here."
69.
What is the quote that Mibs' mother often says about Mibs' birthday?
a)
"Thirteen is the luckiest number."
b)
"Your savvy will save us all."
c)
"The universe is already on your side."
d)
"Thirteen is the age of scumble."
70.
What action marks the beginning of the falling action?
a)
The bus is sold for parts
b)
Mibs decides to leave Will
c)
Mibs is able to communicate with her dad and the family reunites
d)
Mibs' mom finally gets her savvy
71.
The recurring image of jars (used by Grandma Lill) is a symbol for:
a)
Preserving food for the winter
b)
Trapping and holding onto precious memories
c)
The difficulty of letting go
d)
The chaos of the family
72.
Which character is the son of the bus driver and becomes Mibs’ main romantic interest?
a)
Ozzie
b)
Will Meeks
c)
Ledge
d)
Rocket
73.
The group avoids being caught by the police in the small town primarily because of whose actions?
a)
Fish and Rocket's distractions
b)
Bobbi's quick thinking and storytelling
c)
Mibs' ability to read the police's minds
d)
Samson's ability to disappear
74.
Why is Mibs' thirteenth birthday rushed and quiet?
a)
The family is too poor to celebrate
b)
Dad's accident changes all the plans
c)
Mibs doesn't want a party
d)
It is a family tradition
75.
What is the resolution of the novel?
a)
Mibs runs away and joins a circus
b)
The Beaumonts move to a city
c)
Mibs accepts her savvy and Dad begins to recover
d)
The family decides to give up their savvies
76.
Which character, nicknamed "The Salesman," is known for his loud, mean, and annoying comments?
a)
Will Meeks
b)
Ledge
c)
Ozzie
d)
Samson
77.
In what specific room does Mibs get a frightening glimpse of the police officer's thoughts?
a)
The bus engine compartment
b)
The hospital elevator
c)
A diner restroom
d)
The police station lobby
78.
Which major structure on the farm is often affected by the children's savvies?
a)
The chicken coop
b)
The main barn
c)
The windmill
d)
The storage shed
79.
The contrast between the ordinary world (bus, diner) and the magical world (savvies) creates what literary effect?
a)
Surrealism
b)
Magical Realism
c)
Science Fiction
d)
Fable
80.
When Mibs first gets her savvy, she thinks the sound of everyone's thoughts is like:
a)
A loud siren
b)
A thousand buzzing bees
c)
A roaring waterfall
d)
A ticking clock
81.
Who says, "If you want to be normal, you're going to have to work at it. It doesn't come free"?
a)
Mibs
b)
Poppy
c)
Bobbi
d)
Dad Billings
82.
For what prestigious award was Savvy a Newbery Honor book?
a)
The Newbery Medal
b)
The Caldecott Medal
c)
The National Book Award
d)
The Edgar Award
83.
Who is the bus driver who unknowingly helps Mibs and her siblings on their journey?
a)
Ledge
b)
Ozzie
c)
Bobbi
d)
Roberta
84.
"Every time you move, you hear a little click. It's the sound of a good idea going bad." Who is this quote often attributed to?
a)
Grandpa Bomba
b)
Dad Billings
c)
Uncle Lester
d)
Ledge
85.
Who is the character Ledge referring to when he says, "That one's not right. Too quiet."?
a)
Mibs
b)
Rocket
c)
Fish
d)
Samson
86.
The novel Savvy is often recommended for readers in what age range?
a)
Picture book readers (4-8)
b)
Middle Grade (8-12)
c)
Young Adult (13-17)
d)
Adult readers (18+)
87.
When the bus breaks down, how is it ultimately fixed?
a)
A mechanic arrives from the city
b)
Rocket uses his electric savvy to mend the wires
c)
Grandpa Bomba teleports to fix it
d)
They buy a new bus
88.
Where does Mibs and her family primarily live at the start of the book?
a)
In a small apartment
b)
A rambling old farmhouse
c)
A mobile home
d)
A wealthy city manor
89.
The journey on the bus can be classified as a classic literary device known as a:
a)
Circular Narrative
b)
Quest/Journey Narrative
c)
Stream of Consciousness
d)
Frame Story
90.
How does the author use the character of Ledge to highlight a key theme?
a)
His goodness proves that savvies are not necessary
b)
His skepticism provides a 'normal' contrast to the Beaumonts' lives
c)
He is a symbol of evil
d)
He helps the children escape the police
91.
The recurring motif of secrets (Mibs' savvy, the journey) emphasizes what central idea?
a)
The unreliability of the narrator
b)
The tension between public and private life
c)
The need for more honesty
d)
The joy of adventure
92.
The journey to the hospital takes Mibs and the others through what kind of American landscape?
a)
Coastal rainforests
b)
Dry plains and farmlands
c)
Snowy mountains
d)
Dense city streets
93.
What is a key irony in the story regarding Dad, Billings Beaumont?
a)
The one without a savvy is the one who needs the family's savvies to save him
b)
He causes the most chaos with his own savvy
c)
He is the one who wants the children to train for a competition
d)
He secretly has the strongest savvy
94.
What is the name of Mibs' father, who is hospitalized after a serious accident?
a)
Grandpa Bomba
b)
Billings
c)
Will
d)
Bobbi
95.
Where does author Ingrid Law currently live or primarily reside?
a)
On a farm in Kansas
b)
In the Pacific Northwest
c)
In New York City
d)
In a foreign country
96.
What does the title Savvy suggest about the journey Mibs takes?
a)
It will be easy
b)
It is a learning experience about being "in the know"
c)
It will be very long
d)
It is a search for money
97.
Mibs' initial plan to get to the hospital involves:
a)
Stealing a car
b)
Walking all the way
c)
Sneaking onto the bus
d)
Calling an ambulance
98.
The novel is told in a conversational, straightforward style, which makes the narrative feel:
a)
Distant and academic
b)
Immediate and personal
c)
Objective and factual
d)
Suspenseful and complex
99.
What element does the title Savvy highlight as the most important thing in the Beaumont family's life?
a)
Their education
b)
Their magical abilities
c)
Their farm animals
d)
Their wealth
100.
The main conflict in Savvy is best categorized as:
a)
Person vs. Nature
b)
Person vs. Technology
c)
Person vs. Self
d)
Person vs. Society
101.
What is the main theme explored through the Beaumont children's different savvies?
a)
The dangers of magic
b)
The importance of physical strength
c)
The definition and acceptance of 'normal'
d)
The value of money
102.
The journey itself is a metaphor for Mibs':
a)
Financial troubles
b)
Physical growth
c)
Emotional journey of self-discovery
d)
Geographical knowledge
103.
The author, Ingrid Law, also writes another novel featuring a main character who can hear people's secrets through scents. What is its title?
a)
The Willows
b)
Waiting for the Magic
c)
Deep Blue
d)
Mistakes That Worked
104.
The title Savvy helps establish the novel's central conflict, which is Mibs' struggle with:
a)
The lack of a power
b)
The power she receives
c)
Her relationship with Will
d)
The weather
105.
What is the name of the place where the bus is fixed?
a)
A large service station
b)
A small, remote garage
c)
A roadside junkyard
d)
A hospital parking lot
106.
What is the exposition of the story?
a)
Mibs is already on the bus
b)
Dad is already in the hospital
c)
The introduction of Mibs and the Beaumont family's savvy tradition
d)
Fish's savvy goes out of control
107.
What literary device is the author using when a character says, "He was as quiet as a mouse"?
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Simile
108.
What character is initially hostile and mistrustful of Mibs and her siblings on the bus?
a)
Bobbi
b)
Will Meeks
c)
Roberta
d)
Ledge
109.
Mibs' initial, uncontrollable mind-reading (scumble) is a metaphor for:
a)
The simple joy of being a kid
b)
The overwhelming emotional turbulence of puberty
c)
The struggle to learn a new language
d)
The difficulty of farm work
110.
Which character famously traps perfect moments in jars?
a)
Aunt Rosie
b)
Grandma Lill
c)
Mom Poppy
d)
Mibs
111.
Where is Mibs' father hospitalized, the ultimate destination of their trip?
a)
Salina, Kansas
b)
Wichita, Kansas
c)
Joplin, Missouri
d)
Omaha, Nebraska
112.
What is the name of the establishment where the bus breaks down and the children have a meal?
a)
Bobbi's Diner
b)
The Bluebird Cafe
c)
The Cozy Corner
d)
The Heartland Grill
113.
The time period of the story is generally:
a)
Early 1900s
b)
Modern day
c)
Post-Civil War
d)
World War II era
114.
What style of writing is Ingrid Law known for?
a)
Very short and cryptic
b)
Long and overly descriptive
c)
Humorous, warm, and imaginative
d)
Formal and instructional
115.
The idiom "Don't judge a book by its cover" is represented by the relationship between which two characters?
a)
Fish and Rocket
b)
Dad and Mom
c)
Mibs and Ledge
d)
Mibs and Will Meeks
116.
Which quote is a direct thought Mibs hears from Will Meeks that makes her blush?
a)
"I wish she'd leave."
b)
"She smells like an apple."
c)
"I wonder what she's hiding."
d)
"I hope she talks to me again."
117.
When Mibs describes the rush of thoughts as "a thousand buzzing bees," she is using what figurative language?
a)
Personification
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Simile
d)
Allusion
118.
Where do Mibs and Will first realize their growing feelings for each other?
a)
At the hospital cafeteria
b)
On the roof of the bus
c)
In the bus driver's seat
d)
In a small town park
119.
What is the quote that best summarizes Mibs' ultimate acceptance of her unique life?
a)
"Normal is just a word. Not a condition."
b)
"My savvy will make me famous."
c)
"I wish I could be like everyone else."
d)
"The best life is a simple life."
120.
What does Mibs call the uncontrollable initial stage of her savvy?
a)
Scumble
b)
Rumble
c)
Tumble
d)
Grumble
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