Pax Sara Pennypacker Comprehension Questions

Why does Peter have crutches?

• He sprained his ankle

• He broke his leg

• He pulled his hamstring

Why did Pax have to leave?

• Peter's dad didn't like Pax

• Peter's dad was allergic to Pax

• Peter's dad was going to war

What is Pax's favorite food?

• fox

• berries

• leaves

• peanut butter

What was Peter's Dad's dog's name?

• Leo

• Seark

• Duke

• Doggie

Who helped Peter when he got hurt?

• Pax

• Vola

• Bristle

• Billy

What is the importance of the toy soldier in the game Peter plays with Pax?

• It symbolizes their bond and how they can rely on each other.
• It represents their dislike for Peter's father.
• It is just a toy they play fetch with.
• It is a tracking device for Pax.

What does Peter do when he and Pax get out of the father's car on the side of the road?

• Runs into the woods with Pax to hide from the father.
• Feeds Pax goldfish crackers so he isn't hungry.
• Throws the toy soldier into the woods for Pax to fetch.
• Takes Pax's collar and puts it into his pocket.

How does Peter’s “not being where he should be” relate to how  his mother died?

• Peter was off at summer camp when his mom died.
• Peter and his father were fighting outside when his mom died from an accident inside the house.
• Peter's grandfather was driving his mother home and lost control of the car.
• Peter had been angry, so his mother left him home while she went to the store and was killed in a car accident.

How does Peter’s “not being where he should be” relate to how  his mother died?

• Peter was off at summer camp when his mom died.
• Peter and his father were fighting outside when his mom died from an accident inside the house.
• Peter's grandfather was driving his mother home and lost control of the car.
• Peter had been angry, so his mother left him home while she went to the store and was killed in a car accident.

What happens while Peter is walking to find Pax in the trees along the highway?

• He tripped on a root and broke his foot.
• A bear chased him up a tree.
• His grandfather was waiting for him with the police.
• Pax found him and ran to get help.