The Coal Thief Comprehension Quiz

What is the main character's name?

• Jimmie

• Lonnie

• Georgie

Which best describes the setting of the story?

• a warm summer day

• a cold winter day in the town

• a cold winter day in the city

What is the problem in the story?

• There is no coal to keep warm.

• The train is coming and they do not want to miss it.

• The family is moving.

What does Harley threaten to do when Georgie questions whether taking the coal is stealing?

• “It’s not stealing, Georgie. Hurry up!”

• “Don’t be a chicken, Georgie, or I’ll tell on you and say it was your idea.”

• “Quit being a chicken and get busy!”

Which character trait best describes Harley?

• kind hearted

• sneaky

• adventurous

• calm

What happened when the train “gave a jerk”?

• Georgie was able to jump out of the cart.

• Harley ran away

• Georgie fell back in to the coal and began to sink.

Who pulled Georgie out of the coal?

• Papa

• Harley

• Mama

When Papa caught Georgie stealing Georgie “felt _______________curl his toes”.

• shame

• fear

• hunger

• excitement

What did Georgie and Papa do with the coal after the train left?

• They decided to keep the coal for themselves.

• They gave the coal to Harley because taking it was his idea.

• They gave the coal to needy people in their town.

Who is given the last piece of coal?

• Mama

• neighbor

• Harley