The battle of Bubble and Squeak Chapter 4

What is the main conflict in Chapter 4?

• The children arguing over toys

• The mother’s dislike of the gerbils

• The gerbils escaping from their cage

• The father’s decision to move house

How does Mrs. Sparrow feel about the gerbils?

• She loves them and wants to keep them

• She is indifferent and doesn’t care

• She dislikes them and wants them gone

• She is scared of them

What do the children name the gerbils?

• Bubble and Squeak

• Fluffy and Spot

• Max and Ruby

• Whiskers and Nibbles

Why does Mrs. Sparrow want to get rid of the gerbils?

• They are too noisy

• They are messy and smelly

• She thinks they are dangerous

• She is allergic to them

How do the children try to convince their mother to keep the gerbils?

• By promising to clean up after them

• By hiding them in their room

• By giving them away to a friend

• By ignoring her complaints

What does Mrs. Sparrow threaten to do if the gerbils aren’t removed?

• Sell them to a pet shop

• Release them into the wild

• Give them to the neighbors

• Take them to the vet

How do the children feel about their mother’s decision?

• They are angry and upset

• They are relieved

• They don’t care

• They are excited

What does Sid suggest to solve the problem?

• Building a bigger cage

• Keeping the gerbils in the garage

• Asking their father to intervene

• Giving the gerbils to a friend

How does Amy react to the situation?

• She cries and begs her mother to let them stay

• She agrees with her mother

• She ignores the problem

• She suggests getting rid of the gerbils

What does Mrs. Sparrow compare the gerbils to?

• Rats

• Hamsters

• Mice

• Rabbits