The Cricket in Times Square - Chapter 12

Possessing a love for animals, the girl was _____ of everything from horses to insects.

• rare

• limber

• fond

The coin was a _____ edition and was not found in many collections around the world.

• rare

• limber

• fond

Even though she was _____, the girl had a little trouble doing a full backbend.

• rare

• limber

• fond

How does Mr. Smedley react to Chester Cricket’s music?

• He smiled as big as a banana.

• He jumped for joy and squealed in excitement.

• He began singing, too.

• His eyes popped. His mouth hung open and the color drained from his face.

What does Mr. Smedley buy at the newsstand?

• Musical America Magazine

• Better Homes Magazine

• Food Network Magazine

• Time Magazine

What did Mr. Smedley do to show how excited he was by Chester’s performance?

• He went on the news to talk about Chester.

• He wrote a letter to the New York Times about Chester's music.

• He created a YouTube channel for Chester.

• He threw a huge party to honor Chester.

What does Mr. Smedley hope all people will do?

• He hopes that all people will go listen to Chester at the Times Square subway station.

• He hopes that all people will subscribe to Chester's YouTube channel.

• He hopes that all people will form a band to perform with Chester.

• He hopes that all people go to music school to learn how to sing as well as Chester.

What was the first thing to be understood according to Tucker Mouse?

• Chester was very talented

• A mouse deserves to be treated well

• Mama Bellini loved Chester

• Singing was Mama Bellini's favorite hobby

How does Chester learn new music?

• Tucker Mouse teaches him

• He listens to the people walking by and singing

• Listening to the radio

• From the magazines in the newsstand

Mr. Smedley heard Chester play which song for the first time in the newsstand?

• Onward Christian Soldiers

• The Ants Go Marching

• Little Drummer Boy

• God Bless America