WorksheetsSummative Ch. 1-8
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 5hrs 15mins
Why does Carl disagree with his dad about being “rich”?
He thinks being rich means having a lot of money and nice things
He doesn’t like talking about money
He wants to live in the city
What does Carl MOST worry about when his dad starts building the bike?
That the bike won’t work at all
That the bike will make him look strange in front of others
That the bike will be too fast
Why is Peggy connected to Carl’s problem with his dad?
She makes fun of Carl in front of everyone
Carl wants to fit in so she will notice him, but his dad’s choices make that difficult
Peggy tells Carl to stop talking to his dad
What clue makes Carl suspect his dad is building a bike out of junk?
He sees his dad ordering parts online
He sees his dad walking between the workshop and Old Oscar’s junk-filled yard
He hears loud music coming from the workshop
Why is the type of bike Carl’s dad makes a problem for Carl?
It is too tall to ride safely
It requires special shoes
It is a recumbent bike that is low to the ground and difficult on hills
Why does Carl feel even more frustrated after his dad builds the bike?
His dad immediately starts planning an even bigger project
Carl realizes his dad didn’t understand what he really needed
Peggy tells him she doesn’t like bikes
What does reading the puppy-training pamphlet help Carl realize?
That he should buy a real puppy
That maybe changing his own reactions could change his dad’s behavior
That dogs are easier to care for than he thought
Why does Carl think his training plan might work on his dad?
His dad already follows lots of rules
His dad likes praise and doesn’t mind being ignored
People sometimes respond to positive reinforcement just like animals do
What happens when Carl first tries to “train” his dad at the garage sale?
His dad reacts exactly the way he hoped
His dad ignores Carl and keeps buying random things
His dad gets angry and leaves the garage sale early
What conclusion does Carl reach after several weeks of trying his strategy?
He needs to adjust the plan because ignoring his dad isn’t working
He should stop going to garage sales forever
He should buy his own bike without telling his dad
Carl lives in a big house with many bedrooms.
True
False
Carl wants Peggy to notice him.
True
False
Carl’s dad had an idea to start making their clothes.
True
False
Carl’s first attempt at “puppy training” worked perfectly.
True
False
Carl thought it was hypocritical that his dad said they didn’t need anything new, but still bought tons of items at garage sales.
What does hypocritical mean?
Trying very hard to be polite
Caring too much about other people
Saying one thing but doing another
Carl felt despondent when he saw the bike his dad built because it wasn’t what he hoped for.
What does despondent mean?
Very excited
Confused
Very sad or hopeless
Carl’s dad pontificated about why his way of living was the smartest, talking for a long time like he was an expert.
What does pontificated mean?
Spoke like he knew everything
Spoke quietly
Asked a lot of questions
Why does Carl want Peggy to notice him?
How does Carl feel about going to garage sales?
