The Trial of Cardigan Jones

What is the definition of honest?

• happy

• funny

• truthful

• excited

What is the definition for murmur?

• talk too little

• talk too much

• speaking quickly

• speaking softly

What is the definition of guilty?

• having done something wrong

• truthful

• worried about

• surprised about

What is the definition of convinced?

• make someone wonder

• do something wrong

• make someone believe or agree

• laugh out loud

With smiles and even some giggles, the family watched the squirrel try to get the birdseed out of the birdfeeder. They thought it was amusing.

What does amusing mean?

• a waste of time

• fun to watch

• silly

• thoughtful

At the park, the little girl attempted to pump on the swings. She tried by kicking her feet and pulling on the chains with her hands.

What does attempted mean?

• quick

• talking slowly

• trying with all your might

• thoughtful

Why did the animals NOT know what Cardigan was up to in the beginning of the story?

• he was a moose

• he was mean to people

• he was new in town

• he was always in trouble

Why did the police arrest Cardigan?

• he tried to run away

• they saw him steal the pie

• they did what the judge said

• they thought he stole the pie

Which word tells about the judge?

• fair

• lonely

• greedy

• silly

Which conclusion can the reader draw about the animals at the END of the story?

• they wanted a new judge

• they wanted to hear all of the facts

• they wanted Cardigan to go to jail

• they wanted Cardigan to leave their community