Ramona the Pest Comprehension Questions

The teacher shares her love for reading chapter books with students, focusing on 'Ramona the Pest' by Beverly Cleary. The story follows Ramona Quimby as she eagerly prepares for her first day of kindergarten, determined to prove she's not a pest. Despite her sister Beezus and friend Mary Jane's attempts to accompany her, Ramona insists on going with her mother. At school, she meets her teacher, Miss Benny, and navigates her new environment with curiosity and excitement, expecting a 'present' from her teacher.

What does the teacher miss about being in the classroom?

• Reading chapter books to students

• Organizing field trips

• Playing games with students

• Teaching math lessons

Who is the author of 'Ramona the Pest'?

• Roald Dahl

• Dr. Seuss

• Beverly Cleary

• J.K. Rowling

Why does the teacher feel a personal connection to 'Ramona the Pest'?

• She wrote the book

• She met the author

• It reminds her of her own childhood

• It was her favorite book in college

What is Ramona excited about?

• Visiting her grandparents

• Starting school

• Getting a new toy

• Going to a new park

What does Beezus suggest to Ramona?

• To walk to school with her and Mary Jane

• To read a book

• To play in the garden

• To watch a movie

Why does Ramona refuse to walk with Beezus and Mary Jane?

• She wants to go alone

• She doesn't like Mary Jane

• She doesn't want to be treated like a baby

• She prefers to ride her bike

Who is Howie in the story?

• Ramona's brother

• Ramona's neighbor

• Ramona's cousin

• Ramona's teacher

What does Ramona think about growing up?

• It's exciting

• It's the slowest thing

• It's very fast

• It's boring

What does Ramona notice about her new kindergarten?

• It has a swimming pool

• It has small tables and chairs

• It has a lot of toys

• It has a big playground

What does Ramona misunderstand about Miss Benny's words?

• She thinks she will have a party

• She thinks she will meet a new friend

• She thinks she will get a present

• She thinks she will go home early