WorksheetsPopcorn — Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
In the book Popcorn, where do most stories start?
at the beginning
in the middle of the action
near the end
after the climax
In the book Popcorn, what kind of day did the book start out as?
an awful, one-for-the-books day
a calm, nothing-special day
a perfectly lucky day
a rainy, stay-home day
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew see when he looks into the bathroom mirror?
a gangly and skinny but decent person
a short and muscular athlete
a tired kid with messy hair
a confident movie star
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew have inside himself?
butterflies and worries
pure excitement
a calm ocean
uncontrollable laughter
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew do in the morning when he is anxious that there was a mouthguard leaning on the bristles of his toothbrush?
he takes a couple of deep breaths
he throws the toothbrush away
he calls for his mom
he washes the sink again
In the book Popcorn, what do adults like to say when a kid puts in the slightest effort?
that they clean up okay
that they are geniuses
that they never try
that they should give up
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew say that gross stuff can pass through just like air through a screen door?
a tissue
a paper towel
a cotton shirt
a sponge
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew’s mom say to him as he walks into the kitchen?
“Oh. You look absolutely perfect.”
“Hurry up, we’re late.”
“Did you sleep well?”
“Don’t forget your lunch.”
In the book Popcorn, what disgusting mom move does Andrew’s mom do to him in the kitchen?
she licks her thumb and wipes at something beside Andrew’s mouth
she blows on his food to cool it
she brushes his hair with her fingers
she smells his breath for toothpaste
In the book Popcorn, what is Andrew’s thing?
he hates germs
he collects rocks
he loves loud music
he is great at soccer
In the book Popcorn, how old is Andrew’s haircut?
one day old
one week old
brand new today
a month old
In the book Popcorn, what has Andrew seen instead of a smile on his mom?
stressed side-frown
a sleepy yawn
a big grin
a blank stare
In the book Popcorn, what does the Susan Yeager Chewing-Her-Lip Worry Face give Andrew?
the Andrew Yeager Worried Stomach
the urge to laugh
the idea to skip school
a headache that won’t stop
In the book Popcorn, what is Mom’s new job title?
executive assistant
marketing director
school counselor
store manager
In the book Popcorn, who lives with Andrew and his mom?
Grandmother G, Andrew’s grandmother
Uncle Mike, Mom’s brother
Aunt Sue, Dad’s sister
A cousin who is visiting
In the book Popcorn, what profession did G have when she was younger?
a teacher
a nurse
a chef
a librarian
In the book Popcorn, what did G used to say about school photos?
those photos are how people will remember you
they don’t matter at all
everyone looks terrible in them
you should skip them if nervous
In the book Popcorn, what did G used to teach at Andrew’s school?
Social Studies
Mathematics
Art
Music
In the book Popcorn, what is going out to eat with G like for Andrew?
it’s like living with a minor celebrity
it’s like eating with a strict critic
it’s like a boring chore
it’s like a quiet night at home
In the book Popcorn, what does G look like in her yearbook picture?
black and white photo with her hair darker and she’s wearing a vest that makes her look like she’s in an ancient sitcom
a bright color picture with a shiny dress and long curls
a cap-and-gown photo with a big smile
a sports team photo holding a basketball
In the book Popcorn, what’s wrong with G?
she isn’t “all there”
she has a broken arm
she is moving away
she lost her job
In the book Popcorn, what kind of phone does Andrew’s mom have?
an iPhone that seems like the oldest one in circulation
a brand-new flip phone
a tablet she uses as a phone
a walkie-talkie from work
In the book Popcorn, when Andrew’s stomach twists, what does it feel like to him?
like there’s a fussy iguana in his stomach
like butterflies learning to fly
like an empty balloon
like a calm wave
In the book Popcorn, what does anxiety feel like to Andrew in his shoulders and head?
nervous electricity in his shoulders and a swarm of caffeinated eels in his head
a heavy weight on his shoulders and a drumbeat in his head
cold wind on his shoulders and fog in his head
tight knots in his shoulders and a tickle in his head
In the book Popcorn, what song has Mom been playing to psyche herself up?
Beyonce’s song about slaying
a lullaby she likes
an old country tune
a classical piano song
In the book Popcorn, what did Mom pack in Andrew’s lunch to help him with pictures?
stain remover packets
extra napkins
a comb and mirror
a spare shirt
In the book Popcorn, what disease does G have?
Alzheimer’s disease
diabetes
asthma
pneumonia
In the book Popcorn, why does Mom need her new job?
to get more help for G
to buy a new house
to travel more often
to save for a vacation
In the book Popcorn, why does Andrew call his grandma G?
she likes it better than Grandma or GeeGoo
it stands for “greatest”
it’s a secret nickname
it’s short for her last name
In the book Popcorn, what things that made G who she was, are drifting away?
love of whacked-out baking, the ways she gestures with her hands, and making her famous Movie Theater Popcorn
her interest in gardening, her quiet reading, and her long walks
her painting hobbies, her fashion sense, and her singing
her swimming, her bike riding, and her camping trips
In the book Popcorn, what is the thing Andrew misses most about G?
her loud, abrupt laugh that would go on for awhile
her soft whispering voice
her careful handwriting
her neat cooking notes
In the book Popcorn, what is something Andrew always loved about G?
she talked to him like an adult
she let him skip chores
she bought him candy every day
she told the same stories
In the book Popcorn, what was the first word G had a hard time remembering the name of?
spatula
measuring cup
kettle
microwave
In the book Popcorn, where did G go randomly one day after her hair appointment?
Indianapolis, and she didn’t know how to get home
to the wrong school, looking for Andrew
to a grocery store in another town
to a park she had never visited
In the book Popcorn, where does Andrew sleep since G is in his room?
on the fold out couch in the front room
on the floor beside her bed
in Mom’s room on a chair
in the basement guest room
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew not like about sleeping on the fold-out couch?
The couch springs poke him
It is too cold at night
The sun comes through the blinds at the crack of dawn
The traffic outside is too loud
In the book Popcorn, how has Andrew’s life changed since G moved in?
He has a bigger bedroom and more free time
He keeps his clothes in the coat closet, G is super messy, and G stays in the bathroom forever
He gets rides to school every day and later bedtimes
He moved to the basement and now has his own TV
In the book Popcorn, where do Andrew and Jonesy usually sit on the bus?
Back row in the middle
Front row by the driver
Second row seat with Jonesy by the window
Exactly in the center aisle seats
In the book Popcorn, what makes the second row seat perfect?
It is the quietest place on the bus
It is easy to get on and off but not in the front row where the driver talks to people about Stranger Things
It has the best view out the back window
It is far from the heater so it stays cool
In the book Popcorn, what is Jonesy’s favorite jersey?
Bears
Packers
Lakers
Yankees
In the book Popcorn, what ways are Jonesy and Andrew different and opposites?
Jonesy is tall, quiet, and neat, while Andrew is messy and obsessed with sea life
Jonesy is a girl, tiny, a natural athlete, obsessed with sea life, messy, and Black
Jonesy and Andrew are both the same height and both hate sports
Jonesy is shy and afraid of water while Andrew loves to swim
In the book Popcorn, what is Jonesy’s actual name?
Aisha Jones
Ava Johnson
Jamie Jones
Aubrey James
In the book Popcorn, how does Andrew usually get his haircut?
At a barber shop that gives him a fade
His mom cuts it over a towel in the kitchen
His dad buzzes it with clippers in the garage
At a fancy salon before school pictures
In the book Popcorn, what is Gene Phillips well known for?
Face-punching
Getting straight A’s
Playing the saxophone
Cooking
In the book Popcorn, what kind of bully is Gene?
A wealthy bully
A scrawny bully
An online-only bully
A clueless bully
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew do in the car to ward off impending doom?
Tap the seat five times
Hold his breath at every stoplight
Count to ten backward
Retie his shoes
In the book Popcorn, what does Jonesy call Andrew’s mom?
Momma A
Mrs. Mack
Susan
Coach
In the book Popcorn, what is the big difference between Andrew and Jonesy’s families?
Jonesy is an only child
Jonesy’s parents are still together
Andrew lives in another town
They practice different religions
In the book Popcorn, what is a tic that Andrew has?
He taps things five times using only the pad of his finger
He whistles every few minutes
He blinks once every sixty seconds
He hums the school song in class
In the book Popcorn, what do Andrew’s tics make him feel like?
Only embarrassed in front of friends
Filled with unstoppable energy
If he doesn’t do them, something awful will happen
Very sleepy afterward
In the book Popcorn, what did Dr. Cain, Andrew’s therapist, do to help his tics?
Explained them and gave him breathing exercises and a sketchbook to draw his feelings
Put him on a strict running program
Told him to ignore them and they would go away
Sent him to a summer sports camp
In the book Popcorn, what is one of the first drawings Andrew drew in his sketchbook?
Tense Kid
Brave Boy
Shark Friend
Mean Gene
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew call his sketches and cartoons?
the Anxiety Files
the Victory Pages
the Shark Studies
the Daily Doodles
In the book Popcorn, who is the best player on the seventh-grade girls’ basketball team?
Jonesy
Susan
Elizabeth Brunch
Tyler Harris
In the book Popcorn, what little kid comment did Andrew make about Jonesy hanging out more with her basketball teammates?
He was proud she had new friends
He wanted to try out for the team too
He liked it when it was just the two of them
He asked for their autographs
In the book Popcorn, what does the hoodie on Andrew do to help him on picture day?
Keeps him warm on the bus
Hides his face in the photo
Makes him feel like he’s donning a coat of armor to face the day
Matches his favorite jersey
In the book Popcorn, what does Jonesy want to do, instead of playing in the WNBA?
Coach kids’ teams
Study sharks, swim with sea turtles, and help save the planet
Become a sports reporter
Open a neighborhood gym
In the book Popcorn, how did Andrew get spots on his hoodie?
Paint splattered on it in art class
He spilled his lunch
Danny Juicebox juice-sneezed him
It got wet in the rain
In the book Popcorn, what happens in Mr. Harris’s class after the bell rings?
There is a pop quiz
There’s total silence
Students begin group discussions
They watch a movie
In the book Popcorn, who is the biggest teacher’s pet in the school?
Gene Phillips
Andrew
Elizabeth Brunch
Mr. Harris
In the book Popcorn, what calms Andrew down?
Music
Numbers
Drawing cartoons
Running laps
In the book Popcorn, what happens during the math test?
Andrew finishes first and leaves early
A fire drill interrupts the test
Gene the Mean wants Andrew to lean back so he can cheat off his paper
The teacher moves everyone to new seats
In the book Popcorn, which of the following is one nickname Andrew gives panic attacks?
brain ‘sposion
happy sparkle
chill mode
sleepy sneeze
In the book Popcorn, what happens when Mean Jean grabs Andrew’s shirt?
The buttons pop off
Andrew’s collar rips and gets stretched out
It gets stained with marker
The zipper breaks
In the book Popcorn, what is cereal dust in milk like?
A chocolate shake
A snow slush
A clown smoothie
Bubble tea
In the book Popcorn, what clues Andrew in that his family was struggling financially?
They moved to a smaller house
They stopped taking vacations
His mom started buying generic bags of cereal
They sold their television
In the book Popcorn, what does Coach Shephard keep telling Andrew?
He should switch to soccer
If he applied himself, he would be one heck of an asset to the team
He needs to sit out the season
He should quit sports and focus on art
In the book Popcorn, what was the horrible meat and garbage smell Andrew notices as he walks up to Tyler Harris in the gym?
Trash cans by the locker room
Tyler’s Burp Cloud of leftover stew
A cafeteria cart left in the hall
Old gym shoes
In the book Popcorn, what slams into Andrew’s face like an orange wrecking ball?
A volleyball
A dodgeball
A gym basketball
An orange
In the book Popcorn, what does Tyler do as he is walking with Andrew to the nurse?
Whistles
Apologizes nonstop
Runs ahead to get help
Sings loudly
In the book Popcorn, how many panic attacks has Andrew had?
one
two
three
four
In the book Popcorn, what food does Andrew compare anxiety to?
a kernel of popcorn as pressure starts and keeps building until you pop
a boiling pot of pasta that overflows
a melting ice cream cone on a hot day
a fizzy soda that loses its bubbles
In the book Popcorn, what would be Andrew’s idea of a Very Worst Nightmare Scenario at school?
to have a panic attack
to forget his homework at home
to miss the school bus
to fail a surprise quiz
In the book Popcorn, what did Dr. Cain remind Andrew of when he first saw her?
a hobbit, from Lord of the Rings
a superhero from a comic book
a wizard from Harry Potter
a pirate from a storybook
In the book Popcorn, what was Dr. Cain wearing instead of shoes, when Andrew met her?
big puffy socks
flip-flops
sneakers
boots
In the book Popcorn, what was under the frame in Dr. Cain’s office that was bothering Andrew?
part of an Oreo
a paperclip
a pencil cap
a gum wrapper
In the book Popcorn, how many times did Andrew go to Dr. Cain before Mom told Dr. Cain she couldn’t afford any more sessions?
two
three
four
five
In the book Popcorn, what word did the sketchbook Dr. Cain gave Andrew have on the cover?
Moleskin
Sketch
Journal
Notes
In the book Popcorn, what did Dr. Cain tell Andrew to write with, in his new sketchbook?
a good pen that feels different, maybe one from Michael’s
a thick black permanent marker only
a pencil with no eraser
colored chalk for bold lines
In the book Popcorn, what does Principal Espinosa make Gene do to Andrew?
apologize for ripping his shirt
tutor him after school
run extra laps in gym
return a late library book
In the book Popcorn, what’s a thing Jonesy does on her shoulder?
she gets someone to draw a mermaid tattoo
she balances a book there during class
she keeps a tiny pet parrot on it
she pins a championship ribbon to it
In the book Popcorn, what does School Food smell like to Andrew?
a combo of tater tots, bad pizza, waxy red apples, and spoiled milk
fresh-baked bread and warm butter
barbecue chicken and crispy fries
salad greens and sliced oranges
In the book Popcorn, what do the school vending machines have in them, instead of the good stuff?
high protein snacks and fruit
candy bars and soda
chips and chocolate cookies
granola bars only
In the book Popcorn, what does Jonesy’s mom, Mika, tell Andrew over the phone, while he is at school?
that she can’t find his grandma
that she got a new job
that school is canceled today
that Andrew left his backpack at home
In the book Popcorn, where does Andrew suggest they look for Grandma?
the apartment pond, the Donut Den, or McDonald’s
the library, the park, or the museum
the grocery store, the bank, or the post office
the school, the gym, or the movie theater
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew’s mom call it when G wanders off?
Housecoat Escapades
Grandma Getaways
Senior Strolls
Wandering Walks
In the book Popcorn, what is the one upside when they find G, after she wanders off?
she always seems to be in pretty good spirits
she brings home treats for everyone
she remembers everything perfectly
she volunteers to cook dinner
In the book Popcorn, what did Andrew say when Dr. Cain asked what was the hardest part of G living with them?
the guilt of it being so inconvenient
the house feeling too crowded
the noise at night keeping him awake
the extra chores he has to do
In the book Popcorn, what breathing technique does Andrew do that Navy Seals also do to stay calm?
box breathing
belly breathing
lion’s breath
rapid panting
In the book Popcorn, what is box breathing?
breathe in through your mouth for four seconds and hold your breath for four second then breathe out for four seconds
breathe in quickly three times and exhale fast three times
breathe through one nostril and then the other for a minute
take one deep breath and hold it for a full minute before exhaling
In the book Popcorn, where does the ketchup rocket hit Andrew?
in his hair
on his shoes
on his backpack
on his face
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew draw in his journal that will happen now that he has ruined his friendship with Jonesy?
Jonesy will put him in the “shunned zone,” people will throw garbage at him, he will dig a deeper hole and live there, or he will die alone and friendless in an alley somewhere
He will move to a new school and instantly become popular
He and Jonesy will start a band and win a contest
Teachers will forget his name and he will become invisible
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew think the pink liquid hand soap in the school bathroom dispenser smells like?
institutional like perfumed gasoline
fresh roses and rainwater
lemon candy
unscented plain soap
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew use to wash his hair from the ketchup?
hand sanitizer
dish soap from the cafeteria
shampoo from the gym locker room
paper towels and water
In the book Popcorn, what picture book does Andrew think of as he looks at himself in the school bathroom mirror?
Alexander and the No Good Very Bad Day
The Cat in the Hat
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Holes
In the book Popcorn, what happens just after Andrew gets a sting in his nose and behind his eyes, in the nurse’s office?
he starts crying
he laughs out loud
he faints onto the cot
he sneezes loudly
In the book Popcorn, what is the nurse’s secret vice that she shares with Andrew?
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
chocolate cake slices
sour gummy candies
salted peanuts
In the book Popcorn, what is the School Nurse Motto?
always be prepared
kindness first, medicine second
no running in the halls
hygiene is everything
In the book Popcorn, what did Andrew say that made Dan really angry?
he was a clean freak who likes things perfect, clean and in order, and Andrew’s mom and G are messy
he never helps anyone with chores
he doesn’t care about family rules at all
he plans to move away as soon as possible
In the book Popcorn, what exercise did Dr. Cain give Andrew for when things get on top of him?
visualization that starts with taking a deep breath and letting it out really slow
running laps until he calms down
writing a long list of worries every night
counting every locker in the hallway
In the book Popcorn, what is the visualization technique?
to think of the happiest place on earth where you are completely content and to imagine that you are there
to imagine the worst thing that could happen and prepare for it
to count backwards from 1,000 by threes to distract yourself
to stare at a blank wall and empty your mind completely
In the book Popcorn, where is Andrew’s happiest place on earth?
Jonesy’s pool
a quiet mountain cabin
the school library
his bedroom at home
In the book Popcorn, what does Gene the Mean always tease Andrew about?
his knock-off, off-brand, grass-stained sneakers
his haircut being too short
his backpack being too big
his glasses being crooked
In the book Popcorn, what has Gene the Mean called Andrew when teasing him about his shoes?
Thrift shop, Dollar Store, Walmart, Mr. Green Shoes, Garage Sale and Shoe Stain
Mr. Fancy Feet and Sneaker King
Designer Dude and Brand-Name Boy
Mr. Flashy Kicks and Trendy Toes
In the book Popcorn, what is Andrew’s number one rule when he is being teased?
To never respond
To tell a teacher right away
To tease back harder
To run away as fast as possible
In the book Popcorn, what is Gene’s full first name?
Eugene
Genevieve
Eugenio
George
In the book Popcorn, what did Gene’s dad call Andrew’s dad, when he worked for him?
Dirtbag
Buddy
Boss
Chief
In the book Popcorn, who saves Andrew from Gene’s mean taunts in the hallway?
Kendrick
Mr. Stanley
Jonesy
Elizabeth
In the book Popcorn, what phrase did Andrew get from his mom that means freaked out?
Keyed up
Spaced out
Chilled out
Zoned in
In the book Popcorn, why is Andrew jealous of a squirrel?
Because the squirrel is so chilled out like it doesn’t have a care in the world
Because it can climb trees faster than he can
Because it steals his lunch
Because it has a fluffier tail than other squirrels
In the book Popcorn, what did Gene do in the science lab, to Andrew?
He dumped all of his crystals into Andrew’s test tube, which caused a big explosion
He stole Andrew’s goggles
He switched lab seats with Andrew
He spilled water all over Andrew’s notes
In the book Popcorn, what does Mr. Stanley say after the science explosion that freaks Andrew out?
“Let’s get you to the eye wash station okay?”
“Everybody stay calm, it’s fine.”
“Clean this up right now, Andrew.”
“Class dismissed for today.”
In the book Popcorn, in all of Mr. Stanley’s twelve years of teaching, what has he not had to use?
The eye wash station
The fire extinguisher
The lab fume hood
The emergency shower
In the book Popcorn, what are some fun names for anxiety?
The buzzies, steambrain, sizzle melon, and noggin ferrets
The jitters, shaky knees, worry worms, and brain bees
The flutters, steamhead, sizzle brain, and noodle nerves
The fuzzies, brain fog, melon melt, and worry weasels
In the book Popcorn, what does Mrs. Dithers do when she sees Andrew in the office?
Makes the sign of the cross over her chest
Hands him a hall pass
Calls his parents immediately
Gives him a cup of water
In the book Popcorn, why did the police call Andrew and Jonesy to the office?
They couldn’t find G, so they needed the kids to give them some new ideas
They wanted to congratulate them on good citizenship
They needed volunteers for a safety drill
They were returning lost-and-found items
In the book Popcorn, how does Andrew describe the panic attack he has in the school?
Like his brain is a trapped badger
Like floating on a calm lake
Like a slow, heavy fog
Like a quiet whisper in his ear
In the book Popcorn, what does Andrew do when Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on his shoulder during a panic attack?
He hits Mr. Kellerman hard across the face with the back of his wrist
He runs out of the room silently
He sits down and starts to cry
He asks to go to the nurse
In the book Popcorn, what are ways to help yourself in a panic attack?
Breathe, touch something real, sit or lay down and close your eyes, remind yourself a velociraptor isn’t chasing you
Hold your breath, stare at the ceiling, and ignore the feeling
Drink a soda quickly and walk in circles
Shout loudly until the feeling passes
In the book Popcorn, what does Mr. Kellerman tell Andrew that surprises him?
That he also has had panic attacks
That he once failed science class
That he plans to retire next week
That he doesn’t believe in anxiety
In the book Popcorn, what does Mr. Kellerman tell Andrew that you will eventually start to think of anxiety as?
An annoying, anxious, worry-wart friend who shows up at the worst times
A deadly monster you can never escape
A minor inconvenience that disappears forever
A simple habit you can switch off anytime
In the book Popcorn, how does Mr. Kellerman describe anxiety as?
Kind of interesting, if you look at it from the outside
Completely useless in every way
Always dangerous and never helpful
Exactly the same for everyone
In the book Popcorn, what does Mr. Kellerman say anxiety goes hand in hand with?
Being sensitive, imaginative, and thoughtful
Being careless, lazy, and distracted
Being loud, bold, and fearless
Being athletic, competitive, and strong
In the book Popcorn, what does the nurse do to Andrew that feels very nurse-y and comforting to him?
She puts the back of her hand against his cheek
She gives him a sticker
She wraps a bandage around his wrist
She hands him a lollipop
In the book Popcorn, what does Mr. Kellerman do to the nurse, that makes Andrew think there’s definitely something going on between them?
He gently grabs the nurse’s wrist for a few seconds before she goes up the steps
He gives her a high-five in the hallway
He writes her a long note in front of the class
He loans her a book from his desk
In the book Popcorn, as Mr. Kellerman, Jonesy and Andrew sit outside the school, just after Andrew’s panic attack, what dumb stuff do they talk about?
The latest Marvel movie and the new taco place
Homework for math class
The upcoming history test
The weather forecast
In the book Popcorn, how does Mr. Kellerman respond when Jonesy says the fried taco is “to die for”?
He doesn’t eat green things
He loves anything spicy
He only eats tacos on Fridays
He prefers burgers to tacos
In the book Popcorn, when Andrew walks back into class, who is the first to say something?
Elizabeth
Kendrick
Brady
Gene
In the book Popcorn, what does Brady say to Andrew, when he comes back into class?
His mom and his brother get panic attacks
He finished Andrew’s art project
He saved Andrew a seat at lunch
He thinks science class is boring
In the book Popcorn, how does Andrew feel as he sits in his classroom chair, after the panic attack?
Wiped out, on empty, drained
Pumped up and energetic
Perfectly normal and cheerful
Confused but excited
In the book Popcorn, what is Andrew’s art project, a flying craft out of clay going to be?
A squirrel in an aviator cap sitting on a toilet
A dragon flying over a castle
A rocket ship with wings
An eagle carrying a skateboard
In the book Popcorn, what is Mr. Kellerman’s signature move?
He twirls the end of his mustache
He snaps his fingers twice
He taps his glasses three times
He whistles before speaking
In the book Popcorn, what name did Mr. Kellerman call the nurse that Andrew heard and Mr. Kellerman hoped that he hadn’t?
Gracie
Grace
Gracia
Grayson
In the book Popcorn, how does Andrew feel after a panic attack?
Like a noodle, brain dead, circuits fried and sleepy
Like a champion ready to run a race
Like a robot with perfect focus
Like a balloon full of energy
In the book Popcorn, what subject is not all that interesting to Andrew?
Teacher romance
Art history
Algebra
World geography
