What is the MAIN theme of the passage?

families should spend more time doing things together

What is one message that this story conveys?

friends should work out their differences

Why are the Thomas's always yelling?

they can't hear each other over the sound of the tv

Why is it funny when Humphrey describes animal shows on tv?

it describes tv shows from a hamsters point of view

What is the FIRST thing that happens after the tv stops working?

Mr. & Mrs Thomas tell the children stories

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The World According to Humphrey

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1
At first, how does everyone in the Thomas family feel when the TV stops working?
curious
relieved
embarrassed
upset
2
The mayor will introduce Ethan as tonight's speaker. What does introduce mean?
present
follow
find
speak
3
Mom put the cover on the baby to keep him warm. What does cover mean in this sentence?
a blanket
a lid or top
to pass over
to hide from view
4
What is the MAIN theme of the passage?
teachers should not send pets home from school
No one should watch tv while eating
Hamsters are smart and make great pets
families should spend more time doing things together
5
What is one message that this story conveys?
you should learn about your friends' families
friends should work out their differences
students should do their best in school
Families should watch more tv
6
Why are the Thomas's always yelling?
they can't agree on which tv shows to watch
they do not hear well
they stay in different parts of the house
they can't hear each other over the sound of the tv
7
I always appreciate Aidan's kind words. What does appreciate mean?
look forward to
listen closely to
am grateful for
speak kindly about
8
Why is it funny when Humphrey describes animal shows on tv?
it describes tv shows from an adults point of view
It is not an accurate description of cartoons on tv
it describes tv shows from a hamsters point of view
it describes the funnies scenes from some favorite cartoons
9
Ira put the horse in the stall. What does does stall mean in this sentence?
to cause to stop running
to get stuck in mud or snow
a small area of a barn
a place that has a shower
10
What is Humphrey's Big Idea?
to escape from his cage
to watch a wrestling match
to unplug the TV
to finish a maze
11
Last spring, Carlos planted vegetables in his garden. What does spring mean in this sentence?
a small stream of water
to leap into the air
to bend by force
a season of the year
12
Which phrase below BEST describes the narrator of this passage?
third person, not a story character
first person, Humphrey
first person, A.J.
third person, Mr. Thomas
13
At the crack of dawn, DeeLee tiptoed into the room. What does crack of dawn idiom mean?
very early in the morning
very late at night
as the clock struck noon
as soon as the TV was turned on
14
When I got to school, I promptly turned in my homework assignment. What does promptly mean?
fearfully
quickly
happily
finally
15
Most owls are nocturnal animals. What does nocturnal mean?
with feathers
with claws
active at night
hunt for prey
16
"We'll clean his cate and get it over with" - what does get it over with mean?
turn it upside down
enjoy and activity together
perform an activity twice
complete an unpleasant task
17
Lily said the figure on the board is a square. What does figure mean?
value
shape
number
person
18
I put my hands over my ears because the music was blaring. What does blaring mean?
terrible
squeaky
sharp
loud
19
What is the FIRST thing that happens after the tv stops working?
Garth comes over to help take care of Humphrey
Mr. & Mrs Thomas tell the children stories
The Thomas children go outside to play
The Thomas family plays card games
20
Ron's pet is a cat named Ollie. What does pet mean in this sentence?
to stroke
to cause to stop running
an animal kept by a person
a teacher's favorite student

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