Mortimer's Noisy Adventures

The story 'Mortimer' by Robert Munsch is about a boy named Mortimer who refuses to be quiet at bedtime. Despite his mother, father, 17 siblings, and even the police trying to quiet him, Mortimer continues to make noise. Eventually, Mortimer falls asleep from exhaustion, while chaos ensues downstairs as the adults argue. The story humorously highlights the challenges of getting a child to bed.

Who is the author of the story being read?

• Robert Munsch

• Dr. Seuss

• Roald Dahl

• J.K. Rowling

What does Mortimer's mother do after putting him to bed?

• She reads him a story

• She sings him a lullaby

• She asks him to be quiet

• She turns off the light

What does Mortimer do as soon as his mother leaves?

• He reads a book

• He starts crying

• He makes noise

• He falls asleep

How does Mortimer's father react to the noise?

• He calls the police

• He ignores it

• He sings along

• He yells at Mortimer

What do Mortimer's siblings do when they hear the noise?

• They try to quiet Mortimer

• They leave the house

• They call their parents

• They join in making noise

How many siblings does Mortimer have?

• 20

• 10

• 5

• 17

What action do the siblings take after Mortimer continues making noise?

• They leave the house

• They go to sleep

• They call the police

• They join in the noise

What do the police do when they arrive?

• They sing with Mortimer

• They ask Mortimer to be quiet

• They arrest Mortimer

• They leave immediately

What happens after the police leave?

• Mortimer stops making noise

• Mortimer continues making noise

• Mortimer runs away

• Mortimer falls asleep

How do the police speak to Mortimer?

• In a loud shout

• In a friendly tone

• In deep voices

• In a whisper