The Cricket in Times Square

How is the setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?

• Chester moves to New York for a new job.

• Chester searches New York for another cricket.

• Chester is accidentally brought to New York City.

• Chester goes to New York to look for Tucker Mouse.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What happened while Chester Cricket was dreaming?

• Chester accidentally ate a two-dollar bill.

• The newsstand was robbed.

• Tucker Mouse poured water on him.

• Chester drooled all over his matchbox bed.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mama and Papa Bellini decide Mario had to do?

• pay the money back

• stay in his room for a week

• keep Chester Cricket in the cage

• sell his toys to make money

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Mr. Smedley react to Chester Cricket’s music?

• He smiled as big as a banana.

• He jumped for joy and squealed in excitement.

• He began singing, too.

• His eyes popped. His mouth hung open and the color drained from his face.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the crowd react to Chester Cricket?

• they are afraid of Chester

• they started whistling and cheering

• they can't believe they're listening to a cricket

• they start laughing at him

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does Mario try to feed Chester Cricket?

• a daisy flower

• macaroni and cheese

• mulberry tree leaves

• peanuts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main theme of 'The Cricket in Times Square'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Love and romance

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who is the author of 'The Cricket in Times Square'?

• E.B. White

• George Selden

• Roald Dahl

• Beverly Cleary

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What type of animal is Chester in 'The Cricket in Times Square'?

• Mouse

• Cat

• Cricket

• Dog

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Where does Chester Cricket come from before arriving in Times Square?

• Connecticut

• New Jersey

• Ohio

• Connecticut