What is the main problem April and Jesse face at the beginning of the story?
They lost their puppy in the city.
Their puppy, Tiny, is sick.
They have no place to play outside with Tiny.
The neighbors do not like dogs.
What is a 'pocket park'?
A park where you have to keep your hands in your pockets.
A park you can carry in your pocket.
A small park built on a small piece of land.
A park that costs only a penny.
Where does Mom suggest they build the park?
At the school playground.
In the empty lot across the street.
Inside City Hall.
In their own backyard.
The book says the city owns the 'empty lot.' What is a 'lot' in this story?
A type of puppy toy.
A piece of land.
A parking ticket.
What was the very FIRST step the family took to get the park started?
They asked the neighbors to sign a paper.
Why did they go to City Hall?
To show the woman the signed paper and fill out more papers.
Who helped clean up the lot and build the park?
The whole neighborhood.
Mr. Martin 'donated' a nice bench. What does 'donated' mean?
Borrowed from a friend.
Fixed something that was broken.
Sold for a lot of money.
Give something for free to help a project or group.
What did Mrs. Lee contribute to the park?
A bench.
A painting.
Grass seed.
A fountain.
How did working together make the park building easier or better?
your answer
Which word means 'to make something from parts'?
Donate
Build
lot
Permit
How are April and Jesse similar?
They want to help Tiny.
They are both girls.
They like to sing songs.
What is the main setting of this story?
a city neighborhood
a city hall
a pet store
