1. Why are the characters in the dark at the
beginning of the story?
The lights
have gone out because of a storm.
Grandfather
turns the lights off.
Thomas turns the
lights off.
2. When did Thomas believe his grandfather had
been a boy?
when his
parents were young
at
the beginning of the world
not very long ago
3. Who is Ringo?
a bird
a
dog
a cat
4. How does Grandfather explain that Thomas can
hear better in the dark than when the lights are on?
He said he
was listening more carefully.
He
said because he is just listening, and not trying to see and hear at
the same time.
He said because his
ears work better in the dark.
5. Since it was dark in the house what did they
use to find their way to the front door and out on the porch?
the light
of the lightning
a
match
a flashlight
6. What else does Thomas realize he can do better
in the dark as well?
He can
sing bettter.
He can
smell better.
He can sleep better.
7. What was the name of the dog Grandfather had
as a boy?
Spot
Ringo
Melvin
8. What does Grandfather tell Thomas that both he
and his dog were afraid of when they were both young?
storms
cats
the dark
9. What does Grandfather tell Thomas he wouldn't
know about?
He
wouldn't know about Melvin.
He
wouldn't know about fear.
He wouldn't know about
getting old.
10. What was the man who was seven feet tall and
had a face like a crack in the ice holding in his arms?
Melvin
a book
a shovel
11. What does Grandfather say when Tomas admits
he might be a little bit afraid?
He says
he shouldn't cry.
He says he is acting
like a baby.
He says it's perfectly
natural.
12. Which of the following facts is NOT true?
Thomas
likes his cat.
Grandfather didn't
really have a cat named Melvin when he was a boy.
Grandfather is very
old and Thomas is a young boy.
13. Which of the following messages is
Grandfather trying to teach Thomas?
A pet
dog is better than a pet cat.
You should tell
stories when you are in the dark.
It is alright to admit
you are afraid of something.
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