Share READING CHECK (p1-p36) A CHANCE IN THE WORLD
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P1. What is the author's attitude towards the people living on Arnold Street?
The author sees them as disguised monsters.
The author finds them kind and friendly.
The author feels comfortable and safe around them.
The author believes they are ordinary human beings.
P2. Why did the author become a thief?
The author had a fascination with hiding and preserving thin
The author was driven by a desperate need for food.
The author wanted to impress the Robinsons.
The author enjoyed the thrill of stealing.
P3. What did the author learn from their first attempt at stealing food?
The mice had eaten the stolen cheese before the author could
Government-rationed cheese was difficult to hide.
Willie had already eaten the stolen cheese.
The mice in the basement were better at stealing food.
P4. What brought the author joy in their actions?
Outsmarting the Robinsons.
Eating whatever scraps they could find.
Scanning the bags during grocery shopping.
Hiding the groceries underneath the car.
P5. How does the author describe their experience with books?
Books were heavy and cumbersome to hold.
Books had beautiful illustrations on the covers
Books were discovered at a signature moment.
Books were like an ocean of knowledge.
P6. What would happen if the author was caught reading without permission?
They would be allowed to keep the book upstairs.
They would face a merciless beating.
They would be given more books to read.
They would be praised and rewarded.
P7. Based on the description of the cellar and the author's relationship with it, what can be inferred about the Robinsons' perception of the author?
They see the author as someone who should be discarded
They believe the author should be given a separate room
They view the author as a valued member of their household.
P8. Why did the author position their makeshift reading space directly under the stairs?
To hide their books from the rest of the family.
To have easy access to their stash of hoarded food.
To be able to hear anyone approaching the cellar.
To create a comfortable reading environment.
P9. Why does the author prefer reading at Mrs. Blake's house instead of the cellar?
The cellar is too cold and musty.
Steve can avoid the Robinsons' rules at Mrs. Blake's house
The area by Mrs. Blake's house is shaded and peaceful.
Mrs. Blake's house has a larger book collection.
P10. What does "cacophony" mean in the context of the paragraph?
Harmonious melody
Pleasant aroma
Peaceful silence
Loud and chaotic noise
P11. What can be inferred about Mrs. Levin based on the information provided?
She is known for her fashionable attire.
She is a young woman with dark hair.
She is a neighbor of the author.
She is in a hurry and walks quickly.
P12. What did the author initially mistake the Robinsons' derogatory remarks for?
Remarks about their wealth
Praise for their kindness
Insults about their appearance
Compliments about their jewelry
P13. How does the author feel when Mrs. Levin stops in front of them?
Indifferent and uninterested
Excited and curious
Relieved and grateful
Afraid and nervous
P14. What does "baffled" mean in the context of the paragraph?
Surprised
Excited
Confused
Amused
P15-18 Why does the author feel puzzled in this conversation?
The woman knows the author's favorite genre of books.
The woman remembers the author reading the same book last we
The author doesn't understand how the woman knew about their
P19-22 Why does the author feel rushed to join the conversation?
They hear Betty using a sweet, melodic voice.
They sense that Betty is pretending to be someone else.
They want to dry their hands and receive something from Mrs.
They recognize Mrs. Levin's voice.
