Chrysanthemum Reading Comprehension

What is Chrysanthemum named after?

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In the beginning of the story, how did Chrysanthemum feel about her name?

• It was perfect and she loved it.

• She did not like her name and wanted to change it.

What was the setting of the story?

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

• At the library

• At school and home

• At the grocery store

On the first day of school, Chrysanthemum came home to her parents feeling very sad and upset. Why was she upset?

• She didn't like the lunch her mom packed.

• She forgot her books.

• She was being made fun of by her classmates.

What were the students doing to Chrysanthemum to make her feel upset?

• They were teasing her because her name was too long and she was named after a flower.

• They were teasing her because she forgot her books for school.

• They were teasing her because she was a mouse.

Who helped Chrysanthemum feel better about her name?

• Her music teacher

• Her classmates

• Her principal

How did Chrysanthemum feel at the end of the story?

• She felt happy and loved her name again.

• She felt sad and dreadful because she no longer liked her name.

• She felt angry at her classmates.