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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Leigh upset after talking to his father?He found out that Bandit was lost.He realized that his father had not planned on calling him that evening after all.He heard a boy's voice talking to his father in the background.All of the above.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Mr. Frindley stop Leigh in the hall?He saw that Leigh was about to kick someone's lunch-bag down the hall.He saw that Leigh was writing on someone's locker with a marker.He was angry that Leigh had not helped him put up the flags that morning.He had bad news for Leigh about Bandit.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Leigh realize about the sticks on the branches of the trees in the butterfly grove?They were actually butterflies.They were dead.They had leaves growing at the tips of the sticks.None of the above.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was in the letter that Leigh received from his father?A $20 bill and a note from his father on a paper napkin.A check for $25 and a letter from his father about Bandit.A $10 bill and a picture of his father and Bandit.A birthday card
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Leigh buy with the money his father sent him?Materials to make an alarm for his lunchbox.A lock for his lunchbox.A puppy to replace Bandit.A present for his mother's birthday.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat place did Leigh get in the Young Writer's Yearbook?FirstSecondThirdHonorable Mention
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Leigh's father give him for Christmas?A new diaryA quilted jacket with pocketsA model truckNothing
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the librarian stop Leigh in the hall?He was running and she told him to stop.She gave him a copy of Mr. Henshaw's new book to read.She told him that his library book was overdue.She needed help carrying books to the library.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Leigh angry with his father?He didn't call even though he said he would.He sold Bandit to another family.He decided to move to Florida.He wouldn't let Leigh come live with him.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich story does Leigh turn in for the writing contest?The Great Lunchbox MysteryBigfoot FoundA Day on Dad's Big RigWays to Catch a Lunch Thief
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Leigh's father see on the side of the road when he is driving?hatsrocksflowersa shoe
- 12. Multiple ChoiceDefine Gondolasomething that is enclosed, as a paper sent in a lettera truck whose bed or trailer is a hopper, as for transporting mixed cementto provide food or service for a party or gatheringa house having separate apartments for two families
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDefine halyardA person who acts as an intermediary between tow groups in negotiating agreementsa thin piece of bread or toast topped with cheese or other savory foodA pielike dish filled with eggs, cheese and other ingredients, such as vegetables and meatsa line for hoisting or lowering a sail or flag
- 14. Multiple ChoiceDefine mimeographA writing or essayImaginary or made up; not realTo print copies from machineSomething that is offensive or annoying
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Leigh move to a new school in sixth grade?His father got a new job and the family had to move.He went to live with his grandparents.His parents got divorced and he moved with his mother.None of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLeigh said that all of the following things bothered him EXCEPT:Someone stealing food from his lunchbagLittle kids with runny nosesHis mother dropping him off at school too earlyHis father doesn't call him very often
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Leigh say would be the title of the book he would write someday?Why Divorce Stinks for KidsSixth Grade StoriesThe Great Lunchbag MysteryDear Mr. Henshaw
- 18. Multiple Choice
When Leigh's mother noticed that Leigh had been crying when she returned home, they
went to the attic to look for old family photos.
stayed up late watching the fireworks display.
ate fried chicken while watching the ocean.
played a game of Scrabble and drank milkshakes.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Leigh began answering Mr. Henshaw's questions because
he was waiting for another letter.
his mother nagged him.
his teacher was giving extra credit
he wanted to get an autograph.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why did Leigh finish answering Mr. Henshaw's questions?
He wanted Mr. Henshaw to visit.
His father hadn't sent him a letter.
He wanted to hear more about Wyoming.
His mother wouldn't have the TV repaired.
- 21. Multiple Choice
This book was written by:
Beverly Cleary
Judy Blume
Lois Lowry
Lauren Tarshis
- 22. Multiple Choice
When he came to Leigh's house for dinner, Barry
noticed that the house was dirty,
wished no one would go into his room.
said Leigh could live with him.
told Leigh's mother that she was pretty.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Mr. Fridley asked Leigh to help him raise the flags before school when
he twisted his ankle trying to repair the school's windows.
Leigh told him that the flag was hanging upside down.
Leigh startled him by jumping out of the bushes.
he spotted Leigh trying to enter the school early.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Leigh got to have lunch with Angela Badger because
the winning poem was copied from a book.
the winner was too sick to attend the lunch.
his essay was used in the first page of a journal.
his essay was printed in a magazine.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Why did Leigh tell his father to take Bandit at the end of the story?
He didn't have time for Bandit.
Bandit was getting old.
Bandit like to travel.
He couldn't amuse Bandit.
- 26. Multiple Choice
"Look out. Don't lose your false teeth."
Leigh Botts
principal
Mr. Henshaw
Mr. Fridley
- 27. Multiple Choice
"I don't have kids because I don't raise goats."
Leigh Botts
Mr. Fridley
Mr. Henshaw
Barry
- 28. Multiple Choice
"That's quite an invention you have there."
principal
librarian
Bill Botts
Bonnie Botts
- 29. Multiple Choice
Leigh gets to meet Mr. Henshaw.
True
False
- 30. Multiple Choice
Leigh finds out who the lunch thief was.
True
False
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