Cooking Challenges and Solutions

Ramona and Beezus aim to be perfect to avoid cooking dinner, but they end up having to prepare a meal. They improvise with available ingredients, making chicken and cornbread. Despite initial challenges, the family enjoys the meal, and the girls feel a sense of accomplishment.

What challenge did Mr. Quimby pose to Ramona and Beezus?

• To clean the house

• To do their homework

• To cook dinner

• To wash the car

How did Ramona and Beezus plan to avoid cooking dinner?

• By pretending to be sick

• By hiding the ingredients

• By being on their best behavior

• By asking their friends for help

What did the girls do to maintain their good behavior in the morning?

• They argued over breakfast

• They played outside

• They complimented their mother

• They skipped Sunday school

What did Mr. Quimby remind the girls about in the afternoon?

• Their bedtime

• Their homework

• Their chores

• Their cooking duty

What ingredients did the girls find in the refrigerator?

• Fish, rice, and vegetables

• Steak, potatoes, and milk

• Chicken thighs, frozen peas, and yogurt

• Pasta, sauce, and cheese

What did the girls decide to do when they couldn't find a recipe for chicken thighs?

• Ask their parents for help

• Make something awful

• Order takeout

• Improvise with available ingredients

How did Ramona and Beezus prepare the chicken?

• They grilled it

• They boiled it

• They fried it

• They baked it with yogurt and chili powder

What challenge did the girls face while cooking?

• They burned the food

• They ran out of chicken

• They couldn't find the oven

• They were short of cornmeal

What did the girls use to make the dinner setting more festive?

• Candles

• Balloons

• Music

• Flowers

How did Mr. Quimby react to the dinner prepared by the girls?

• He asked for a different meal

• He was disappointed

• He was surprised and pleased

• He refused to eat