A Boy and His Dad

Dad said that for the enemy pie to work, the boy must spend one day with the enemy.

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What is the best summary of "Enemy Pie"?

• A young boy wanted to get rid of his enemy. He finally got rid of him.

• Jeremy almost eats enemy pie. The main character stops him. Enemy pie is something the main character's dad told him about.

• A young boy wanted to get rid of his enemy, but he wasn't sure how. So his dad tells him about Enemy Pie. Then the main character has to spend a day with Jeremy, playing with him. Finally, the main character realizes that Jeremy is fun to play with. He learns that you can't judge people before you get to know them.

• The main character played on a baseball team. Jeremy laughed at him when he struck out. Jeremy also did not invite the main character to his party. The main character wanted to get rid of Jeremy. His dad told him about enemy pie. The main character brought his dad weeds, earthworms, and rocks. He didn't actually give it to Jeremy.

At dinner, why did the boy begin to think he and his dad should forget Enemy Pie?

• He wanted to eat the pie himself.

• He decided to give the pie to a different enemy.

• Jeremy was no longer his enemy.

Dad's suggestions are important to the story because-

• The pie came out really good.

• Dad wanted to be Jeremy's friend.

• Jeremy didn't like the pie and never came back again.

• It helped him spend time with Jeremy and they became friends.

Why do you think Dad called it Enemy Pie?

What was a positive outcome to Rob's dad shooting the tiger? 

• Mr. Beauchamp wasn't going to be angry

• The tiger couldn't hurt anyone

• Rob was able to finally tell his father how he feels about his mother being gone and they could talk and cry together

• Sistine would not be leaving Lister, FL

How did Rob and his father's relationship change?

• Rob's dad left him with Sistine and her mom

• Rob and his dad stopped talking to each other

• Rob and his dad started to talk again

• Rob's mom came back

What is the main theme of 'A Boy and His Dad'?

• A) The importance of family bonding

• B) The challenges of growing up

• C) The value of friendship

• D) Overcoming fears

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Boy and His Dad'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

In the story 'A Boy and His Dad', what activity do they enjoy together?

• A) Fishing

• B) Hiking

• C) Playing baseball

• D) Cooking