Why did the librarian stop Leigh in the hall?

She gave him a copy of Mr. Henshaw's new book to read.

He was running and she told him to stop.

She told him that his library book was overdue.

She needed help carrying books to the library.

Why was Leigh angry with his father?

He didn't call even though he said he would.

He sold Bandit to another family.

He wouldn't let Leigh come live with him.

a truck whose bed or trailer is a hopper, as for transporting mixed cement

something that is enclosed, as a paper sent in a letter

to provide food or service for a party or gathering

a house having separate apartments for two families

a line for hoisting or lowering a sail or flag

A person who acts as an intermediary between tow groups in negotiating agreements

a thin piece of bread or toast topped with cheese or other savory food

A pielike dish filled with eggs, cheese and other ingredients, such as vegetables and meats

Something that is offensive or annoying

Why did Leigh move to a new school in sixth grade?

His parents got divorced and he moved with his mother.

His father got a new job and the family had to move.

He went to live with his grandparents.

Leigh said that all of the following things bothered him EXCEPT:

His mother dropping him off at school too early

Someone stealing food from his lunchbag

His father doesn't call him very often

When Leigh's mother noticed that Leigh had been crying when she returned home, they

ate fried chicken while watching the ocean.

went to the attic to look for old family photos.

stayed up late watching the fireworks display.

played a game of Scrabble and drank milkshakes.

Leigh began answering Mr. Henshaw's questions because

he was waiting for another letter.

his teacher was giving extra credit

Why did Leigh finish answering Mr. Henshaw's questions?

His mother wouldn't have the TV repaired.

He wanted Mr. Henshaw to visit.

His father hadn't sent him a letter.

He wanted to hear more about Wyoming.

When he came to Leigh's house for dinner, Barry

wished no one would go into his room.

noticed that the house was dirty,

said Leigh could live with him.

told Leigh's mother that she was pretty.

Mr. Fridley asked Leigh to help him raise the flags before school when

Leigh told him that the flag was hanging upside down.

he twisted his ankle trying to repair the school's windows.

Leigh startled him by jumping out of the bushes.

he spotted Leigh trying to enter the school early.

Leigh got to have lunch with Angela Badger because

the winning poem was copied from a book.

the winner was too sick to attend the lunch.

his essay was used in the first page of a journal.

his essay was printed in a magazine.

Why did Leigh tell his father to take Bandit at the end of the story?

He didn't have time for Bandit.

Dear Mr. Henshaw

Authored by Karla Moncier

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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Beverly Cleary's novel "Dear Mr. Henshaw," targeting 5th grade reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. The questions examine character development, plot progression, cause-and-effect relationships, and thematic elements including family dynamics, divorce, friendship, and personal growth. Students must demonstrate literal comprehension by recalling specific story details, character motivations, and plot events, while also engaging in higher-order thinking through analysis of character relationships and story outcomes. The quiz requires mastery of vocabulary in context, understanding of narrative structure, and the ability to connect story events to character emotions and decisions. To succeed, students need strong reading comprehension skills, attention to textual details, and the capacity to analyze how characters respond to challenges and change throughout the story. Created by Karla Moncier, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This comprehensive assessment tool serves multiple instructional purposes in the elementary language arts classroom, functioning effectively as a summative assessment following novel study, a review activity before discussions or projects, or as homework to reinforce reading comprehension. Teachers can utilize this quiz to gauge student understanding of plot development, character analysis, and reading retention while identifying students who may need additional support with comprehension strategies. The detailed question set allows for differentiated instruction and provides valuable data for planning follow-up activities such as creative writing projects, character study discussions, or thematic explorations. This quiz aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 for analyzing character interactions and plot development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 for determining word meanings in context.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why was Leigh upset after talking to his father?

He found out that Bandit was lost.

He realized that his father had not planned on calling him that evening after all.

He heard a boy's voice talking to his father in the background.

All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why did Mr. Frindley stop Leigh in the hall?

He saw that Leigh was about to kick someone's lunch-bag down the hall.

He saw that Leigh was writing on someone's locker with a marker.

He was angry that Leigh had not helped him put up the flags that morning.

He had bad news for Leigh about Bandit.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.4.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did Leigh realize about the sticks on the branches of the trees in the butterfly grove?

They were actually butterflies.

They were dead.

They had leaves growing at the tips of the sticks.

None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was in the letter that Leigh received from his father?

A $20 bill and a note from his father on a paper napkin.

A check for $25 and a letter from his father about Bandit.

A $10 bill and a picture of his father and Bandit.

A birthday card

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did Leigh buy with the money his father sent him?

Materials to make an alarm for his lunchbox.

A lock for his lunchbox.

A puppy to replace Bandit.

A present for his mother's birthday.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What place did Leigh get in the Young Writer's Yearbook?

First

Second

Third

Honorable Mention

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did Leigh's father give him for Christmas?

A new diary

A quilted jacket with pockets

A model truck

Nothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

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Dear Mr. Henshaw

Why was Leigh upset after talking to his father?

Why did Mr. Frindley stop Leigh in the hall?

What did Leigh realize about the sticks on the branches of the trees in the butterfly grove?

What was in the letter that Leigh received from his father?

What did Leigh buy with the money his father sent him?

What place did Leigh get in the Young Writer's Yearbook?

What did Leigh's father give him for Christmas?

Why did the librarian stop Leigh in the hall?

Why was Leigh angry with his father?

Which story does Leigh turn in for the writing contest?

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