Theme Exit Ticket on Mr. Peabody's Apples

What is the main theme of Mr. Peabody's Apples?

• The importance of hard work

• The power of words and the impact of rumors

• The value of honesty

• The importance of friendship

How does the author introduce the theme of the power of words in the story?

• By showing Mr. Peabody working hard in his garden

• By explaining how Mr. Peabody helps others

• By describing a rumor spreading about Mr. Peabody

• By describing how the town admires Mr. Peabody

Which event best illustrates the theme of the impact of rumors?

• Mr. Peabody buying apples at the market

• Tommy spreading a false story about Mr. Peabody

• The town gathering to watch a baseball game

• Mr. Peabody teaching his students about honesty

How does Tommy's change of heart contribute to the development of the theme?

• He decides to continue spreading rumors

• He realizes the damage his words have caused and seeks to make amends

• He ignores Mr. Peabody and focuses on other things

• He continues to believe the rumor is true

What lesson does Mr. Peabody try to teach Tommy with the feather pillow?

• That it’s easy to spread rumors

• That once something is said, it’s impossible to take it back

• That feathers are difficult to collect

• That words don’t matter as much as actions

Why is the scene with the feather pillow important for the theme?

• It shows that Tommy doesn't care about the truth

• It highlights the difficulty of undoing the harm caused by rumors

• It proves that Mr. Peabody was wrong all along

• It illustrates that rumors can be easily corrected

How does the author use dialogue to reinforce the theme?

• Mr. Peabody talks about how rumors can spread quickly

• Tommy denies spreading the rumor when confronted

• The townspeople gossip about Mr. Peabody

• Mr. Peabody argues with Tommy about the apples

What message does the author convey through Mr. Peabody's response to the rumor?

• It’s best to ignore rumors and let them die out

• It’s important to confront rumors and educate others about their impact

• It’s impossible to stop rumors once they start

• It’s better to spread rumors than to be the victim of one

Which of the following best illustrates the theme of the story?

• Mr. Peabody retaliates against Tommy by spreading his own rumors

• Tommy learns to be careful with his words after realizing their impact

• The townspeople continue to believe the rumors despite Mr. Peabody's explanation

• Mr. Peabody forgives Tommy but never trusts him again

What lesson does Mr. Peabody's Apples teach about the consequences of spreading rumors?

• Rumors are harmless and don’t cause lasting damage

• The impact of rumors can be long-lasting and difficult to undo

• It’s better to ignore rumors than to confront them

• People should always believe what they hear without question