L.2 The Day the Crayons Quit Quiz

What is the main problem that the crayons are facing in the story?

• Getting too much attention from the kids

• Running out of colors to use

• Feeling overworked and underappreciated

• Being too lazy to do their job

According to their letter, which crayon has been Duncan's 'favourite' for the last 3 years?

• orange

• beige

• blue

• pink

How does Duncan solve the problem of the crayons quitting?

• By eating all the crayons

• By buying new crayons

• By creating a picture that uses all the colours in different ways

• By throwing the crayons away

What two names does ORANGE crayon call YELLOW crayon in his letter to Duncan?

• spoil sport

  fake

• big whiner

  tattletale

• boring

  big head

• whingey

  moaner

What is the climax (Ending) of the story?

• The climax is when Duncan gives up on coloring

• The climax is when Duncan loses all his crayons

• The climax is when the crayons refuse to work together

• The climax is when the crayons come together to solve the problem and make the day better for Duncan as he creates a picture with them all.

What is the main theme of the story?

• The main theme of the story is the significance of blending in and not standing out.

• The main theme of the story is the importance of individuality and self-expression.

• The main theme of the story is the importance of following rules and conformity.

• The main theme of the story is the value of material possessions and wealth.

How does the author use humor in the book/ letters?

• By giving each crayon a unique personality and voice

• By removing all dialogue and using only descriptive language

• By incorporating tragic events and characters

• By using complex mathematical equations

Why do you think Peach Crayon feels neglected by Duncan?

• Duncan rarely uses Peach Crayon to color.

• Peach Crayon is the newest crayon in the box

• Peach Crayon is always used by Duncan

• Peach Crayon is the favorite color of Duncan

What can you tell/ infer about Duncan's personality based on his interactions with the crayons?

• Happy and excited

• Impatient and rude

• Indifferent and careless

• Empathetic and understanding

Find a quote from the story that shows how Red Crayon feels about his workload.

• I love my workload, it's so easy!

• I'm working harder than any of you! All year long, I wear myself out coloring fire engines, apples, strawberries, and everything else that's red!

• I wish I had more work to do, I'm bored.

• I don't mind my workload, it's not too bad.