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Monday, December 29, 2014

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

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Answer Key- The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

1.       Who is Tucker? a mouse
2.       Where did Tucker live? Times Square
3.       Who are the Bellinis? Humans who own the house/appt
4.       Who is Chester? Cricket
5.       Chester said he “knew quite a few back in Connecticut.”  What was he referring to? mice
6.       What did Chester smell one summer afternoon? liverwurst
7.       Chester thought Tucker was very excited-even for a mouse.  True
8.       Tucker thought Chester was very excited-even for a cricket.  False
9.       What was one of the things Tucker did not aim for in life? being neat
10.   What did Tucker bring Chester to enjoy his story? liverwurst
11.   Chester jumped into a (A) a picnic basket to get a taste of the food the humans were eating.
12.   What ended up happening to Chester once he jumped into A? He was taken to a far away place.
13.   Where was Chester carried off to? New York City
14.   Is Chester a country or city cricket? country
15.   In what state did the humans have their picnic? Connecticut
16.   Who is Harry? a cat
17.   Who surprised Chester and Tucker while Chester told the story? Harry or a cat
18.   Were Tucker and Harry friends? Yes
19.   In what neighborhood was Harry scrounging for food? the East Side
20.   Tucker offered to take Chester to Grand Central Station in order to get back to Connecticut.
21.   Who is Mario? A human who works in the newstand
22.   What does Mario’s mother think Chester carries? germs
23.   Harry and Chester took Tucker to see the lights of New York City after they ate.  False
24.   Tucker and Harry took Chester to see the lights of New York City after they ate.  True
25.   Why did Chester think about when he returned to his matchbox?  the star he drew
26.   Do you think Chester is willing to stay in New York? Open
27.   Do you think Chester will want to return home? Open
28.   Who is the protagonist in this story and why? ______________________________________________________________________________
29.   Who is the antagonist in this story and why? _____________________________________________________________________________
30.   What type of conflict is there in this story? ________________________________________
31.   What is the theme of this story? _________________________________________________
The setting: when and where does this story take place? ___________________________________________

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