placeholder image to represent content

Princess for a Week

Quiz by Stephanie Wommack

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
8 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    What is Roddy’s reason for moving the doghouse soon after he overhears his mother’s telephone conversation?
    He thinks repairing the doghouse will be a fun project.
    He wants to spend time with Jacob before a new dog keeps him too busy.
    He wants to show that he can be responsible enough to own a dog.
    He is expecting to meet Princess on his way home with the doghouse.
    120s
  • Q2
    In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means —
    spoke in a confused way
    made a polite suggestion
    moved at a slow pace
    acted out in an amusing way
    120s
  • Q3
    Which of these is a lesson Roddy learns in the story?
    People should not judge others by their appearance.
    Teamwork is important when trying to accomplish a goal.
    Drawing conclusions without enough information can lead to mistakes.
    Relying on good friends is helpful in difficult situations.
    120s
  • Q4
    In paragraphs 16 and 19, Roddy’s reaction to Princess shows that Roddy is —
    disappointed with her efforts
    annoyed by her comments
    appreciative of her help
    inspired by her ideas
    120s
  • Q5
    How does Jacob know that the girl is telling the truth about being Princess?
    She is excited to hear that Roddy is getting a dog.
    She is able to describe Roddy’s bedroom.
    She points out that the doghouse is in need of repairs.
    She offers to help the boys without being asked.
    120s
  • Q6
    Read these sentences from paragraph 26. “Smart kid,” the girl said. “You should be a detective.” These sentences suggest that Princess thinks that —
    Roddy’s observation was obvious
    Roddy is an intelligent person
    Roddy is a good listener
    Roddy shouldn’t waste his time working on the doghouse
    120s
  • Q7
    Which sentence best foreshadows what happens at the end of the story?
    “So Linda needs someone to take care of her own dog, Princess, for a week.”
    “You taking that thing to the dump?”
    “He’s getting a dog, and it’s going to need a house.”
    “We might be doing all this work for nothing.”
    120s
  • Q8
    Why does Princess become upset with Roddy?
    She is jealous of Roddy’s friendship with Jacob.
    She is bothered that Roddy does not offer his room to her.
    She is offended that Roddy thought she would be a dog.
    She thinks Roddy’s idea to fix the doghouse is foolish.
    120s

Teachers give this quiz to your class