The Naming of Tishkin Silk chapter 11

How were most special occasions celebrated in the Silk family?

• according to a pattern

• with everyone from town

• with only the family

• in a big tent in the yard

What happened at birthday parties?

• everyone had to have a balloon

• the food was eaten before the present giving and speeches

• first came speeches and then the feasting

• first was dancing and singing and then was eating

What happened at Naming Day Ceremonies?

• everyone had to have a balloon

• the food was eaten before the present giving and speeches

• first came speeches and then the feasting

• first was dancing and singing and then was eating

Where did Daddy usually stand on Naming Days?

• under the tree

• on a platform

• on the varandah

• at the end of the long table

What did Griffin take out of his bag?

• a photo

• a flower press

• an apple

• a scrapbook

Why had Griffin wanted the party?

• for his birthday

• for Tishkin's birthday

• for a Naming Day for their baby sister

• for Layla

What did Griffin take out of the flower press?

• a baby-sized daisy crown

• a single rose

• a yellow sunflower

• an ivy necklace

Why haven't the Silk's had a Naming Day for Tishkin?

• because they were too busy

• they had all been too sad

• because they didn't have a name

• because Mama was away

Why was Griffin surprised?

• because everyone had presents for him

• because the cat jumped on the table

• because other people felt like he did

• because Layla ran away

What was in Dad's brown paper parcel?

• Layla's note

• a present for Griffin

• a carved book cover

• a daisy chain