The Cricket in Times Square Wonders

What does the word scrounging mean?

• writing something hastily

• digging with the claws

• gathering by searching

• lying lazily

What does the word jumble mean?

• deep sound

• sudden fall

• quick motion

• confusing mess

Which word has almost the SAME meaning as logical?

• abnormal

• lyrical

• magical

• reasonable

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of cautiously?

• carefully

• effortlessly

• recklessly

• urgently

An acquaintance is:

• an old friend.

• a business partner.

• someone you know.

• someone you want to meet.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of scornfully?

• beautifully

• respectfully

• thankfully

• wishfully

What does the word complementary mean?

• calculating what comes next

• making something better

• demanding something

• satisfying a request

Which word means almost the SAME as trustworthy?

• agreeable

• reliable

• stable

• wealthy

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.

Where do Tucker and Harry take Chester at the end of the story?

• Connecticut

• Times Square

• Grand Central Station

• Times Square Subway Station