Freddie in the Shade

Why did Freddie wear sunglasses all the time?

• He hoped they would protect him from anything else that might disrupt his life.
• He hated the sun.
• It was too bright outside.
• He thought they looked cool and would impress his new friends.

Why does Mr. Fieldstone give Freddie a free Eclair?

• They are close friends.
• He agreed to work at the bakery.
• He saw him help a customer.
• He likes him.

What advice does Amy give to Freddie for his first day of school?

• to skip school
• to ask a friend to go to the movies
• to take some cookies to his teacher
• to not wear his sunglasses inside

"For weeks, Freddie had been hibernating in his room." What word would best replace hibernating?

• hiding
• packing
• playing games
• eating

What word best describes Freddie at the beginning of the story?

• brave
• lazy
• fun
• unhappy

How does Amy feel about living in 2 different places?

• pleased
• proud
• sad
• confused

Freddie finally decides to stop wearing his sunglasses all the time because...

• summer is over and the sun isn't as bright.
• he needs to see better for basketball.
• they get wet from crying when Amy leaves.
• they can't stop things from changing in his life.

At the end of the story, you can describe Freddie as 

• sad
• confused
• happier
• furious