Ribsy Chapter 1

Ribsy was called a well-adjusted dog because he had no troubles.

• True

• False

What animal was very persistent in chapter 1?

• gnat

• flea

• cat

One reason Ribsy knew that the family was getting ready to go somewhere was because Nosy the cat had been fed and then quickly shoved outdoors.

• True

• False

Why couldn't Ribsy bark when he was chasing the car?

• He was panting

• He was too busy chasing a squirrel

• Henry told him to be quiet

Why did Mrs. Huggins finally let Ribsy in the car?

• She wanted him to go shopping

• She figured he was dry and clean so he could come in

• She agreed with Henry that he could get run over by other cars

How did Ribsy get out of the car?

• He accidently hit the button that controlled the automatic window and jumped out

• A friendly lady opened the door

• Henry came back and let him out for a run

Ribsy did not have his collar on at the shopping center because someone had stolen it.

• True

• False

A reason that Ribsy jumped into the wrong station wagon is that he is color blind

• True

• False

What happens at the end of the chapter?

• Ribsy is sent to a pound

• Ribsy goes home with a nice family

• Ribsy is kidnapped by mean strangers

What does the word persistently mean in this sentence? He did have troubles, and high on the list were fleas, particularly one mean hungry flea that persistently nipped Ribsy right under his collar where he could not get at it not matter how hard he scratched with his hind foot.

• Continue to keep on doing it

• Give up easily

• Meanly