BTT: Chapter 1 Quiz

What does Jesse do every morning during the summer?

• Milk the cow

• Practice running

• Draw pictures

• Play with his sisters

Why does Jesse run without shoes?

• He can’t afford shoes

• His feet are tough from running

• He runs faster without them

• He lost his shoes

Why does Jesse tiptoe out of the house?

• To avoid waking his mother and sisters

• To keep his feet quiet on the cold floor

• To practice being stealthy

• To avoid stepping on toys

What motivates Jesse to become the fastest runner in the fifth grade?

• To impress May Belle

• To make his dad proud

• To win a prize

• To beat Wayne Pettis

What is Miss Bessie, and how does she react to Jesse running?

• A dog; she barks excitedly

• A cow; she watches sleepily

• A cat; she runs alongside him

• A bird; she flies away

What does the word "ratty" mean in the context of the house?

• Full of rats

• Small and cosy

• In poor condition

• Very loud

What does "despised" mean when describing how Jesse's older sisters felt about him?

• Disliked strongly

• Ignored completely

• Loved deeply

• Missed dearly

What does "grit" mean when it says, "no one had more grit than he"?

• Dirt or sand

• Courage and determination

• Anger and frustration

• Speed and agility

Why does May Belle "worship" Jesse?

• She thinks he’s a great artist

• She admires him as her older brother

• He buys her treats

• He plays games with her

How does Jesse feel about his father?

• He wishes his father would notice his hard work

• He thinks his father is too strict

• He doesn’t care about his father’s opinion

• He wants his father to leave him alone