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Book Club Questions - 12.3.25

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who invented the Magic Cube?

a)

Erno Rubik

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Marie Curie

2.

What city and Country is Erno Rubik from?

a)

Budapest, Hungary

b)

Rome, Italy

c)

Ontario, Canada

d)

Tokyo, Japan

3.

What is another common name for the Magic Cube?

a)

Rubik’s Cube

b)

Magic Ball

c)

Puzzle Box

d)

Color Block

4.

In what year was the Magic Cube invented?

a)

19741974

b)

19801980

c)

19651965

d)

19901990

5.

What do you have to do to solve a classic Rubik’s Cube?

a)

Make each face one solid color

b)

Make checkerboard patterns on every side

c)

Mix all the colors evenly

d)

Remove the stickers

6.

How do you scramble the colors on a cube?

a)

Twist and turn the sides

b)

Shake it like a rattle

c)

Color it with markers

d)

Drop it on the floor

7.

Which color is not found on the Rubik's cube?

a)

white

b)

blue

c)

purple

d)

yellow

8.

Why did Erno Rubik create the Magic Cube?

a)

To help students learn about 3D shapes and movement

b)

To be used as a doorstop

c)

To make a musical instrument

d)

To store small toys

9.

What is a puzzle?

a)

A game or problem that you try to solve

b)

A kind of food you eat

c)

A type of animal

d)

A place to sit

10.

What material did Erno first use to make the cube?

a)

Wood

b)

Metal

c)

Glass

d)

Rubber

11.

Why does each side of the cube start with only one color?

a)

It begins solved so you can see when the colors are all correct

b)

It makes the cube heavier

c)

It keeps the cube from turning

d)

It helps it bounce

12.

What happens when you twist the cube?

a)

The small pieces move and the colors mix

b)

It inflates like a balloon

c)

It turns into a ball

d)

It stops moving

13.

How many "faces" does a Rubik’s Cube have?

a)

66

b)

44

c)

88

d)

1212

14.

Who was the first person to solve the cube?

a)

Erno Rubik

b)

A movie actor

c)

A robot

d)

A toy store owner

15.

In what year was the Magic Cube first sold in stores?

a)

19771977

b)

19851985

c)

19701970

d)

19951995

16.

What company helped Erno Rubik bring his cube to many countries?

a)

Ideal Toy Company

b)

NASA

c)

World Wildlife Fund

d)

National Library

17.

Name another toy or puzzle Erno Rubik invented.

a)

Rubik’s Snake

b)

Yo-yo

c)

Rubber duck

d)

Slinky

18.

What river does Erno live by?

a)

The Nile River

b)

The Danube River

c)

The Amazon River

d)

The Colorado River

19.

What would happen if you took apart the cube?

a)

It would come apart into many pieces and be hard to put back together

b)

It would melt into a puddle

c)

It would play music

d)

It would turn invisible

20.

How was the cube different from other toys at that time?

a)

It could be twisted to scramble and then solved in many ways

b)

It could only sit on a shelf

c)

It was used only for drawing pictures

d)

It worked only with batteries

21.

Why do you think the cube became popular around the world?

a)

It was fun and challenging for many people

b)

It made loud noises

c)

It was too easy to solve right away

d)

It was only sold in one city

22.

How does a cube help teach math or science?

a)

It builds spatial thinking and problem-solving skills

b)

It teaches how to cook

c)

It shows how to sing

d)

It teaches how to swim

23.

What is important about the way the cube was designed inside?

a)

It has a center core that lets pieces turn without falling apart

b)

It is filled with sand

c)

It has springs that make it bounce high

d)

It holds water for plants

24.

How can you be careful so the cube doesn’t break?

a)

Do not force the turns; twist gently

b)

Push as hard as you can

c)

Leave it in the rain

d)

Throw it to a friend

25.

How many cubes have been sold all over the world?

a)

100 milion

b)

Over 350 million

c)

Only 100 cubes

d)

About 1,000

26.

Raspas Con Mi Grandpa: Where does Carlitos go with his grandpa in the story?

a)

To a noisy carnival

b)

To a raspa stand in South Texas

c)

To a soccer game

d)

To a raspa stand in Mexico

27.

What is the name of Carlito’s friend that he sees at the raspa stand?

a)

Lupita

b)

Juanita

c)

Leticia

d)

Maria

28.

What makes a raspa special compared to regular ice cream?

a)

It’s a frozen treat with colorful syrups and toppings

b)

It’s a hot dessert with chocolate

c)

It’s a cake with fruit

d)

It’s a drink with bubbles

29.

What is the name of Carlito’s favorite raspa stand?

a)

Margos

b)

Raspa King

c)

Royal Raspas

d)

Squinkles

30.

How does the book use Spanglish to make the story fun?

a)

It mixes English and Spanish words in conversations

b)

It only uses Spanish for food names

c)

It uses English with French songs

d)

It has no Spanish words at all

31.

What is the name of Carlito’s teacher?

a)

Mrs. Chavez

b)

Ms. Garcia

c)

Mrs. Contreras

d)

Mr. Camacho

32.

How does Carlitos feel when Grandpa shares a story about his own childhood?

a)

Curious and excited to learn more

b)

Sleepy and uninterested

c)

Nervous about trying new things

d)

Confused by the old stories

33.

What deeper lesson about Mexican-American culture does the story share?

a)

The value of passing down family traditions through food and stories

b)

The importance of learning how to make raspas

c)

That raspas come in many flavors

34.

At the end of the story, what does Carlito’s raspa topped with?

a)

pickles

b)

gummy bears

c)

Cookie crumbs

d)

Cool-aid

35.

Where do Carlitos and his Grandpa go to eat their raspas at the end of the story?

a)

They eat them in the car.

b)

They go to eat them at a picnic table.

c)

They eat them at home.

d)

They eat them under a tree.

36.

Paletero Man Questions — What is a paletero?

a)

A person who sells popsicles from a cart

b)

A chef who cooks hot soup

c)

A driver who delivers mail

d)

A teacher who reads stories

37.

Paletero Man Questions — What is the main character looking for at the beginning of the story?

a)

The paletero man and his cart

b)

A lost dog in the park

c)

A new toy store

d)

A library book

38.

Paletero Man Questions — What season does the story take place in?

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

c)

Fall

d)

Spring

39.

Paletero Man Questions — Where does the story happen (city and type of neighborhood)?

a)

Los Angeles in a busy neighborhood

b)

New York in a quiet suburb

c)

Dallas in the countryside

d)

Miami on a small island

40.

Paletero Man Questions — How does the main character feel when he hears the paletero’s bell?

a)

Excited and happy

b)

Scared and worried

c)

Sleepy and bored

d)

Angry and upset

41.

Paletero Man Questions — What does the main character want to buy?

a)

A paleta (popsicle)

b)

A sandwich

c)

A soda

d)

A cookie

42.

Paletero Man Questions — Why does the main character need to find the paletero quickly?

a)

It is a hot day and he wants a cold treat

b)

He needs to catch a bus

c)

He lost his homework

d)

He is late for school

43.

Paletero Man Questions — Name two flavors of paletas mentioned in the book.

a)

Mango and limón

b)

Pepper and garlic

c)

Cheese and tomato

d)

Pumpkin and broccoli

44.

In the story Paletero Man, who helps the main character in his search?

a)

Tio Ernesto, Ms. Lee, and Frank

b)

A police officer and a bus driver

c)

His pet dog and cat

d)

No one helps him at all

45.

In the story Paletero Man, what happens to the main character’s money?

a)

He loses it while running

b)

He spends it on toys

c)

He gives it to the paletero

d)

He keeps it safe in his pocket the whole time

46.

In the story Paletero Man, how do people in the community react when the boy loses his money?

a)

They found it and retuned it.

b)

They laugh at him

c)

They ignore him

d)

They take his money

47.

In the story Paletero Man, why does the paletero give the boy a paleta even when he has no money?

a)

Because he is kind and wants to help

b)

Because the paletas are free that day

c)

Because the boy promises to pay with lots of money later

d)

Because the boy works for him

48.

In the story Paletero Man, what lesson does the main character learn by the end?

a)

Kindness and honesty matter, and the community cares about him

b)

Running fast is the best way to get a paleta

c)

Money is the most important thing

d)

Paletas are better than ice cream

49.

In the story Paletero Man, how does the main character show kindness?

a)

He thanks the people who helped him and is honest about his money

b)

He ignores people who talk to him

c)

He pushes others out of the way to find the cart

d)

He refuses to speak to the paletero

50.

In the story Paletero Man, why did everyone want to help the main character?

a)

They care about each other in the neighborhood

b)

They wanted his paleta

c)

They were bored and had nothing to do

d)

They thought he was famous

51.

In the story Paletero Man, how do the illustrations help you understand the story better?

a)

They show the hot day and the friendly neighborhood

b)

They prove the book is a true story

c)

They teach new math facts

d)

They show only words without pictures

52.

In the story Paletero Man, what makes paletas special to the main character?

a)

They are a sweet treat he loves on a hot day

b)

They help him do homework quickly

c)

They make him run faster in races

d)

They are the only food he eats every day

53.

In the story Paletero Man, how does the boy feel when the paletero gives him the treat, and why?

a)

Happy and grateful because the paletero was kind

b)

Angry because he wanted two treats

c)

Scared because the cart was loud

d)

Sad because he lost the treat again

54.

In the story Paletero Man, why does the story use Spanish words?

a)

To show the culture and setting of the community

b)

To make the story hard to read on purpose

c)

Because there are no English words available

d)

To teach math vocabulary

55.

In the story Paletero Man, how does the story show the importance of community?

a)

Neighbors help the boy when he lost his money.

b)

People compete to see who can run the fastest

c)

Everyone stays alone and does not talk

d)

The boy moves away from the neighborhood

56.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack feel at the beginning of the story?

a)

Mad

b)

Excited

c)

Sleepy

d)

Scared

57.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does Jack’s teacher do to help him say a meaningful apology?

a)

Gives him three simple rules for apologizing

b)

Calls his parents to pick him up

c)

Ignores him until he calms down

d)

Sends him home for the day

58.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what are the three simple rules Jack learns for apologizing?

a)

Admit what he did, say he is sorry, and explain how he will help fix it

b)

Only say he is sorry and walk away

c)

Give a gift instead of saying sorry

d)

Ask his friend to forget what happened

59.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack’s friend feel when Jack apologizes?

a)

She feels better

b)

She feels worse

c)

She stays angry forever

d)

She laughs at him

60.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does the book say an apology can fix?

a)

An argument between friends and their relationship

b)

A broken toy all by itself

c)

How much money someone has

d)

The weather on a rainy day

61.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does the wise teacher teach Jack about expressing his feelings?

a)

To take responsibility for himself and his own actions

b)

To blame others so he does not get in trouble

c)

To keep all his feelings a secret

d)

To yell so everyone hears him

62.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack change from the beginning to the end of the story?

a)

He goes from sad and angry to happy and joyful

b)

He becomes more angry than before

c)

He stays the same the whole time

d)

He leaves school early

63.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does Jack say in his apology that shows he means it?

a)

He offers to help her build a new castle

b)

He says nothing and walks away

c)

He blames her for the accident

d)

He promises to tell the teacher

64.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how do the pictures help you understand Jack’s feelings better?

a)

They show his expressions when he is sad or angry

b)

They show math problems to solve

c)

They only show buildings and streets

d)

They show what the weather is like

65.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” who is the main character of the story?

a)

Jack

b)

Zoe

c)

Ms. Rice

d)

The janitor

66.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what did Jack do to Zoe’s castle?

a)

He knocked it over

b)

He painted it

c)

He fixed it carefully

d)

He gave it to her as a gift

67.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack feel after knocking down the castle?

a)

Mad and sad

b)

Silly and giggly

c)

Hungry

d)

Sleepy

68.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does Ms. Rice ask Jack to do after the incident?

a)

Apologize to Zoe

b)

Build a tower by himself

c)

Leave the classroom

d)

Hide the blocks so no one sees

69.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack start writing his apology notes?

a)

He writes a short ‘sorry’ note with very little detail

b)

He writes a long, thoughtful letter right away

c)

He draws only a picture with no words

d)

He refuses to write anything

70.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what is wrong with the first few apologies Jack writes?

a)

He does not take responsibility for his actions

b)

They have perfect spelling and neat handwriting

c)

They are sung as a song to the class

d)

They are mailed to everyone in school

71.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Ms. Rice help Jack write a better apology?

a)

She teaches him the three simple rules about apologizing

b)

She buys him a gift to give Zoe

c)

She writes the apology for him

d)

She tells him to forget about it

72.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” who is Zoe?

a)

The girl whose castle Jack knocked down

b)

Jack’s dog at home

c)

The school principal

d)

A new student from another school

73.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” why does Jack struggle to say sorry at first?

a)

He doesn’t think he did anything wrong

b)

He lost his voice and couldn’t speak

c)

He was too busy playing

d)

He forgot Zoe’s name

74.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does Jack eventually include in his apology that shows he understands?

a)

What he did, that he is sorry, and how he will fix it

b)

A funny joke to make Zoe laugh

c)

Only a drawing with no words

d)

A list of excuses for what happened

75.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what does Jack do to make amends besides writing the apology?

a)

He helps Zoe build a new castle

b)

He throws away all the blocks

c)

He goes home early

d)

He plays alone and ignores Zoe

76.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what do the pictures show that Zoe likes?

a)

Castles

b)

Cars

c)

Cookies

d)

Cats

77.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what important lesson about apologies does Jack learn?

a)

Take responsibility for your own actions when apologizing

b)

Always try to win games against friends

c)

Never talk to your friends when upset

d)

Pretend nothing happened if you make a mistake

78.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what color does Jack use to “paint his feelings”?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

79.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Ms. Rice support the kids during the story?

a)

She teaches them how to apologize and take responsibility

b)

She gives them candy every day

c)

She tells them to stop playing forever

d)

She lets them argue without helping

80.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what is Jack’s final way of repairing his friendship with Zoe?

a)

He gives a sincere apology and asks to help fix her castle

b)

He ignores her and walks away

c)

He builds his own castle only

d)

He asks another friend to apologize for him

81.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” what action by Jack makes Zoe get mad?

a)

He breaks her castle

b)

He takes her paint

c)

He loses her book

d)

He yells at the class

82.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” how does Jack try to apologize before Ms. Rice helps him?

a)

He says “I’m sorry” but adds that it wasn’t his fault

b)

He writes a thoughtful poem

c)

He gives Zoe a gift

d)

He cleans the whole room right away

83.

In the story “I’m Sorry You Got Mad,” during the story what method does Jack use to express his apology?

a)

He follows the three rules for apologizing

b)

He sings a song to the class

c)

He draws only a picture

d)

He ignores the problem and keeps playing