Saving Buster Comprehension

What conclusion can the reader draw about Mrs. Parker?

• She has had many dogs before Buster.

• She is living with Donovan and his family.

• She has been in a wheelchair her whole life.

• She is well liked by everyone in the neighborhood.

Why does the truck driver stop his truck?

• to scold Donovan

• to play with Buster

• to see if Buster is hurt

• to talk to Mrs. Parker

Which word best describes Donovan?

• bossy

• caring

• playful

• shy

What is Liz's problem in the story?

• She has to pay for Buster's operation.

• She has no one to help take care of her mother.

• She has to plan a potluck party for her neighbors.

• She has more food than she and her mother can eat.

What happens right AFTER Donovan learns how much Buster's operation will cost?

• He looks at photo albums with Mrs. Parker.

• He takes a dish of stew to Liz and Mrs. Parker.

• He decides to give Liz the money he has saved.

• He asks his mom how they can help raise money.

How does Donovan get the idea to have a potluck contest?

• He tastes his mom's stew.

• He dreams about the contest one night.

• He asks Mr. Baca for money.

• He sees all the dishes the neighbors have brought to Liz and

  Mrs. Parker.

How can the reader tell that people in Mrs. Parker's neighborhood want to help Buster?

• They clap and holler.

• They put Buster's picture in the newspaper.

• They come to the potluck contest.

• They ask the bank to donate money.

Why does Mr. Baca say that he and the other businesses will give Liz the rest of the money for the operation?

• He knows that Buster is an important dog.

• He wants the neighbors to come to his bank.

• He knows it was not Liz's fault that Buster got hurt.

• He wants to show Mrs. Parker how much he likes her.

How does Donovan MOST LIKELY feel at the END of the story?

• glad that he can stop working so hard

• happy that Liz will be able to pay for the operation

• jealous that the crowd cheers and claps for Mr. Baca

• disappointed that his contest did not raise enough money

Based on the story, what generalization can the reader make?

• Having a potluck is the best way to raise money.

• Good neighbors often help each other in times of trouble.

• Dog owners should never throw toys for their dogs to chase.

• People always have fun at cooking contests and pet contests.