The Sadness Collector by Merlinda Bobis

How old is Rica, the main character?

• 3 years old

• 4 years old

• 4 years old

• 6 years old

Who is the "Big Lady"?

• Rica's mother

• Rica's aunt

• A mythical creature that eats sadness

• Rica's imaginary friend

Why does Rica's father come home late every night?

• He doesn't want to answer Rica's questions.

• He is working late.

• He is avoiding Rica's mother.

• He is meeting friends.

How does Rica feel about her mother working in Paris?

• She is proud of her mother's accomplishments

• She is angry at her mother for leaving

• She doesn't understand why her mother is away

• She wants to join her mother in Paris

What does Rica do when her father refuses to read the letters from Paris?

• She throws a tantrum

• She cries herself to sleep

• She reads the letters by herself

• She asks her aunties to read the letters to her

What does Rica find strange about the hat she receives from her mother?

• It doesn't fit her head.

• It is a different color from her other belongings.

• It is a gift from Paris.

• It looks different from the rest of her room decor.

How does Rica describe the room decor in her bedroom?

• Girlie kitsch

• Chic and elegant

• Colorful and vibrant

• Vintage and antique

What does the Big Lady feed on?

• Happiness and joy

• Love and affection

• Sadness and grief

• Anger and frustration

Why does Rica try to save Big Lady by not being sad?

• To prevent her from bursting

• To gain Big Lady's favor

• To make her father proud

• To avoid being eaten by Big Lady

How does Rica's father react when he accidentally breaks the kitchen items?

• He gets angry at Rica.

• He blames Big Lady for the mess.

• He comforts her and apologizes.

• He leaves the house in frustration.