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Kevin Henkes Author Study Comprehension Test
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Main Idea
Story
Elements
Genre
Vocabulary
1. What is the main idea in the story Julius?
O a. Julius takes his blanket everywhere.
O b. Mrs. Tweezers is a nosey music teacher.
O c. Lilly doesn’t like her new baby brother.
2. Which of these are characters in Chrysanthemum?
O a. Mrs. Twinkle, Owen, Mr. Slinger
O b. Father, Mother, Mrs. Twinkle
O c. Ms. Shotwell, Victor, Jessica
3. You can tell that the story Weekend With Wendell is make-believe because
__________.
O a. the story is fun to read
O b. animals are talking in this story
O c. this story could really happen
4. In the story, Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum thought that her name was
absolutely dreadful. What is an antonym for dreadful?
O a. lovely
O b. terrible
O c. bad
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Detail
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Vocabulary
Detail
Detail
5. Sophie is a clever mouse. In the beginning of the story, Weekend With
Wendell, Sophie is not pleased with Wendells’ behavior. What does Sophie
end up doing to make Wendell stop being bossy?
O a. Sophie moves away to another neighborhood.
O b. Sophie tricks Wendell.
O c. Sophie tells Wendell to never come back again.
6. How does Lilly feel about her baby brother Julius in the beginning of the
story right after baby Julius is born?
O a. jealous
O b. happy
O c. excited
7. In the story, Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum wilted when she was
teased about her name. How was she feeling?
O a. sleepy
O b. sad
O c. happy
8. Where did Wendell’s parents go?
O a. school
O b. home
O c. to visit relatives
9. Towards the end of the story Julius, how does Lilly feel about her little
brother?
O a. sad
O b. mad
O c. protective
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Character
Comparison
Main Idea
Detail
Sequence
Story
Elements
10. In the story, Chrysanthemum, who is Chrysanthemum mostly like?
O a. Sheila Rae
O b. Jessica
O c. Wendell
11. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse was mostly about…
O a. A mouse that got in trouble at school and apologized.
O b. A mouse that loved her name.
O c. A mouse that wanted to take her blanket to school but wasn’t
allowed.
12. Lilly loved school. Which of the following did she love best?
O a. The way her boots went clickity-click down the hall.
O b. Her teacher Mr. Slinger.
O c. When it was time to go home.
13. What did Lilly do right after Mr. Slinger took her purple plastic purse
away?
O a. She ran home and sat in the uncooperative chair
O b. She made a mean note and put it in his bag
O c. She made him a tasty snack.
14. What was the problem in the story Owen?
O a. Owen’s parents thought he was too old for his blanket and tried to
take it away.
O b. Owen didn’t want to wash his blanket.
O c. Owen’s mom wanted to take his blanket and cut it into
handkerchiefs.
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Details
Character
Comparison
15. Who told Owen’s parents about the blanket fairy and the vinegar trick?
O a. Mrs. Peachum
O b. Mrs. Tweezers
O c. Mrs. Delphinium
16. In the story Owen, who is Owen mostly like?
O a. Jessica
O b. Wendell
O c. Wemberly
Details
17. What did Wemberly carry with her everywhere?
O a. a rabbit named Fuzzy
O b. a yellow blanket named Niblet
O c. a rabbit named Petal
Details
18. When Wemberly worried she would…
O a. rub Petal’s ear.
O b. cry to her mom.
O c. rub Petal’s foot.
Infer
Story
Elements
19. Why wasn’t Wemberly worried about school anymore?
O a. She found a friend named Jewel.
O b. She had an imaginary friend named Jessica.
O c. She loved her teacher Mrs. Peachum.
20. Kevin Henkes’ characters are mostly ____________.
O a. rabbits
O b. mice
O c. racoons
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