Whitehead 4th grade

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden: What kind of animal is Chester?

• A mouse

• A cricket

• A cat

• A turtle

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden: Where does Mario Bellini find Chester?

• In a tree

• Under his bed

• In the subway station near Times Square

• Inside his school locker

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden: What is the name of the mouse who becomes Chester's friend?

• Max

• Benny

• Tucker

• Jerry

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden: Why do people start gathering at the Bellinis' newsstand?

• To buy newspapers

• To hear Chester’s beautiful chirping

• To see a magic show

• To meet a famous author

Who are the main troublemakers in the story?

• The Bradleys

• The Parkers

• The Herdmans

• The Watsons

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson: Why do the Herdman children join the Christmas pageant?

• They love church

• They are forced to by their parents

• They hear snacks are given out

• They want to sing in the choir

What role does Imogene Herdman play in the pageant?

• The Angel

• Mary

• A Wise Man

• A shepherd

How does the Herdmans' performance affect the audience?

• It leaves the audience feeling bored.

• It makes the audience laugh and cry.

• It causes the audience to leave early.

• It confuses the audience.

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden: What does Chester decide to do at the end of the story?

• Stay in the city forever

• Travel to another part of New York

• Return to his home in the country

• Perform at Carnegie Hall

How do the audience members react to the pageant?

• They laugh the entire time

• They are shocked and offended

• They are moved by the unexpected sincerity

• They leave early