April 1 Reading Quiz Dog Determination

What is the main reason Bobby's parents give for not getting him a dog?

• Not until you are older

• Not until you are more responsible

• Wait until we get a bigger house

• All are correct

How does Bobby's grandfather respond when Bobby asks for a puppy?

• He tells him if you want something you have to earn it.

• He ignores Bobby

• He tells him he needs to be more responsible

• He tells Bobby that he doesn't listen

Bobby's grandfather tries to teach him a lesson about:

• hard work

• honesty

• patience

• kindness

What does Bobby decide to do at the end of the passage?

• Bobby decides to go home.

• Bobby decides to stay.

• Bobby decides to call a friend.

• Bobby decides to take a walk.

How does Bobby feel about his parents' excuses for not getting a dog?

• Bobby feels happy about his parents' excuses.

• Bobby feels indifferent about his parents' excuses.

• Bobby feels upset about his parents' excuses.

• Bobby feels excited about his parents' excuses.

What is the main reason Bobby wants to talk to his parents?

• That he is tired of their arguing

• To let them know he is upset

• To tell them that he is mature enough to have a dog

• To get them to stop arguing

Why does Bobby's grandfather say, 'Some things in life you have to earn'?

• Because he believes in hard work and earning things rather than getting them for free.

• Because he thinks everything should be given without effort.

• Because he wants Bobby to be unhappy.

• Because he doesn't care about Bobby's future.

What does Bobby's dad mean when he says, 'Not now, Bobby'?

• I don't have time for you

• Bobby needs to get lost

• He doesn't care what Bobby wants

• His mind is on other things, and can't talk to him.

Bobby feels ___ when his parents argue about money.

• happy

• sad

• angry

• indifferent

What does Bobby decide to do at the end of the passage?

• He ran away

• Work to earn money to buy a dog

• He watched his neighbors working

• Come home for dinner