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- 1. Multiple Choice
The main purpose of this book is to ____________.
to entertain readers with a story about a boy from space
to inform readers about the planet Earth
to inform readers about traveling in space
to persuade readers to take over the planet
- 2. Multiple Choice
What problem does Zorb have in the story?
He does not want to play kickball.
His parents will not let him take over Earth.
His parents will not let him fly the spaceship.
He does not know how to take his suit off.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does Zorb change from the beginning of the story to the end?
He learns to play kickball.
He learns humans are not bad after all.
He learns he should mind his parents.
All of the above.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
Zorb wants to take over Earth.
What do the words take over mean?
travel in a special ship
move from one place to another
take control of
learn something new
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which word best describes the emotion Zorb feels when he says "earth is mine"?
happiness
anger
nervousness
boredom
- 6. Multiple Choice
Zorb's parents are _____________.
patient
angry
nervous
all of the above
- 7. Multiple Choice
What happens after Zorb kicks a home run?
He tries to take over the controls.
He sees his mom and dad watching the game.
The kids ignore him.
He takes a deep breath and counts to ten.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which word means to instantly move from one place to another?
suit
take over
teleport
lesson
- 9. Multiple Choice
What type of book is Grounded to Earth?
science fiction
biographical nonfiction
realistic fiction
informational non fiction
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why does Zorb take control of the spaceship?
He wants to play kickball.
He wants to learn a lesson.
He wants to make friends.
He wants to take over Earth.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Zorb wants to take over the world. Zorb's father says to Zorb, "Just because we are more ___________, it doesn't mean we should take over a planet."
fun
in control
powerful
sharp
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did the human kids burst out laughing at Zorb?
He looked like a funny alien to them.
He walked up and announced he was a ruler.
He interrupted the kids' kickball game.
He said he was better than all of them.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A boy named Hector is introduced in the story. Hector is a _________________
main character
supporting character
- 14. Multiple Choice
This book can teach us a lesson about ____________________.
accepting others
being nice
traveling to new places
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