Quiz on Pig in the City

Who is the main character in "The Unlikely Story of A Pig in The City"?

• Josie Shilling

• Charlotte

• Wilbur

• Sam Shilling

What kind of animal is Hamlet in the story?

• A dog

• A pig

• A cat

• A rabbit

Who brings Hamlet home to the Shilling family?

• Josie

• Josie’s brother

• Josie’s mother

• Josie’s friend

Which city does Josie and her family live in?

• New York City

• Boston

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Which of the following best describes Josie’s main challenge in the story?

• Training for a sports competition

• Hiding and caring for a pig in the city

• Finding a lost pet

• Moving to a new school

Why does Josie want to keep Hamlet, even though it is difficult?

• She wants to win a contest

• She feels responsible for him and wants to help him find a home

• She wants to impress her friends

• She is afraid of her parents

Summarize what happens when the Shilling family discovers Hamlet in their home.

• They immediately take him to the animal shelter

• They argue about what to do, but eventually agree to keep him for a while

• They ignore him

• They let him go outside

Which event shows Josie’s determination to help Hamlet?

• She ignores Hamlet and lets her brother take care of him

• She secretly builds a shelter for Hamlet and searches for a solution to keep him safe

• She gives Hamlet away immediately

• She leaves Hamlet outside

How does Josie’s relationship with her family change because of Hamlet?

• They become more distant

• They argue more and never resolve their issues

• They learn to work together and understand each other better

• They decide to move away

Explain how Josie’s actions throughout the story demonstrate her growth as a character.

• She becomes more selfish and ignores her family

• She learns to take responsibility, make tough decisions, and care for others

• She gives up easily when things get hard

• She avoids all challenges