Kamishibai Man Comprehension

Why does Jiichan's wife turn off the television at the end of the story?

• She wants to talk to Jiichan.

• She is going to make candy for Jiichan.

• She thinks Jiichan does not like television.

• She is going to ask Jiichan to tell her a story.

Which of the following BEST describes what you learn from the illustration on page 333?

• where the people go to work

• how angry Jiichan is at the people

• what kind of games the children like to play

• that the townspeople are very excited about the television, but Jiichan
  is less so

The Kamishibai Man...

• tells stories

• plants crops

• breaks all the T.V.'s

• eats honey comb live cultures.

Why does the Kamishibai Man feel nervous about riding over the bridge?

• the bridge is rickety

• he is afraid of heights

• he keeps a journal

• someone told him to be scared

How does the Kamishibai man know he is in the same neighborhood?

• He sees houses and buildings he is familiar with.

• He hates the city.

• He got lost in the neighborhood

• He didn't, he stayed at home and watched TV.

Why do the children stop seeing the Kamishibai man?

• They like TV better.

• He yells at them too much.

• His candies are too old.

• He doesn't like children anymore.

What is the main theme of the story 'Kamishibai Man'?

• The impact of technology on traditional storytelling

• The importance of family

• The beauty of nature

• The power of friendship

Which of the following best describes the Kamishibai Man's feelings when he returns to the city?

• Excited and joyful

• Nervous and nostalgic

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and bored

What does the Kamishibai Man use to tell his stories?

• A television

• A book

• Illustrated cards

• A radio

Why do the children initially love the Kamishibai Man's stories?

• They are interactive and engaging

• They are broadcasted on TV

• They are written in a book

• They are sung as songs