The Extra-Good Sunday Comprehension Quiz

Why are Beezus and Ramona behaving so well at the beginning of the story?

• They hope their parents will take them rollerskating as a reward.

• They hope it will make their father forget that he is angry at them.

• They hope their mother will make their favorite dish for dinner as a reward.

• They hope it will make their parents forget the girls' promise to make dinner.

How do the girls feel Sunday morning?

• angry

• excited

• happy

• worried

Why do Ramona and Beezus think their parents are mean?

• They make the girls cook dinner.

• They make the girls clean their rooms.

• They tell the girls they cannot rollerskate.

• They tell the girls they must wash the dishes.

Why do the girls think about making something bad for dinner?

• They do not want their parents to ask them to cook again.

• They think it will show how creative they can be in the kitchen.

• They cannot find the ingredients they need to make something tasty.

• They want their parents to know how it feels to have to eat something awful.

What does Beezus mean when she says little specks?

• spices

• yogurt

• small plates

• chicken skins

What does Beezus mean when she says she can't stand touching raw meat?

• She cannot find the meat.

• She is getting tired from cooking.

• She does not like touching the meat.

• She likes to sit down while she cooks.

What does Ramona mean when she says we're slaving out here?

• We're thirsty.

• We need a break.

• We're working hard.

• We do not know what to do.

Why do the girls light candles?

• to honor their parents

• to make the food look better

• to make the room look festive

• to celebrate finishing cooking

How does Mr. Quimby feel during dinner?

• angry that the kitchen is messy

• surprised that the food is good

• happy that the girls had fun cooking

• disappointed that the cornbread is pale

How do Beezus and Ramona feel during dinner?

• surprised to learn that cooking is fun

• bad that they made such a mess in the kitchen

• thankful that their parents seem to like the food

• determined to make an even better dinner next time