Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry Multiple Choice Questions

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What did Gooney Bird bring for lunch on her first day at school?

Chicken nuggets

Sushi and a pair of bright green chopsticks (correct)

Ham and cheese sandwich

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Where did Gooney Bird want her desk to be placed in the classroom?

By the window

Next to the teacher's desk

Right smack in the middle of the room (correct)

In the back corner of the room

What item did Gooney Bird bring with her when she arrived at the school?

A dictionary and a lunch box (correct)

A notebook and a pen

A toy and a bag of candies

A map and a compass

What was the reaction of the class towards Gooney Bird?

Admiration Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird Greene wear on her second day at Watertower Elementary School?

Pink ballet tutu over green stretch pants Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird Greene have for lunch on her second day at school?

Red grapes, an avocado, and an oatmeal cookie Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon teach the class about the parts of a story?

Beginning, middle, and end Signup and view all the answers

What caused a commotion in the classroom?

Malcolm getting an origami star stuck in his nose Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon instruct the students to think about during her brief absence?

The word 'character' Signup and view all the answers

Who did the class choose as the main character for their story?

Gooney Bird Greene Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon discuss as different kinds of stories?

Stories about imaginary creatures and real people from history Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon emphasize as the importance during class participation?

Raising hands to speak Signup and view all the answers

Who remained silent during the class discussion?

Felicia Ann Signup and view all the answers

Who had an origami mishap in the classroom?

Malcolm Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon's class discussion focus on?

Stories and characters Signup and view all the answers

Who made a speech about their grandmother's civil disobedience?

Barry Tuckerman Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird wear to school when she tells the story 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet'?

A unique outfit and pearls Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird insist about her stories?

She only tells absolutely true stories Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird's storytelling style illustrate about her?

Her unique and imaginative personality Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Pidgeon intervene when the class gets excited about living in Watertower?

Reminding them to focus on Gooney Bird's story Signup and view all the answers

What captures the class's attention in Gooney Bird's story 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet'?

A long journey, a mystery, and a rescue Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird request before she begins telling her story?

Everyone's attention Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird tell a story about when she wears a unique outfit and pearls to school?

How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet Signup and view all the answers

What does Barry Tuckerman compare Gooney Bird's story to?

Aladdin Signup and view all the answers

Where do Gooney Bird and her classmates live?

Watertower Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Gooney Bird's teacher?

Mrs. Pidgeon Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book?

Gooney Bird's Storytelling Adventures Signup and view all the answers

What do Mrs. Pidgeon and the class eagerly anticipate?

Gooney Bird's next storytelling session Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird wear in the classroom?

A pink ballet tutu, green stretch pants, and a T-shirt with polka dots Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird claim to have from a prince?

Diamond earrings Signup and view all the answers

What kind of story does Gooney Bird want to tell to the class?

A story about herself Signup and view all the answers

Who observes Gooney Bird's use of characters, dialogue, and suspense in her storytelling?

Mrs. Pidgeon Signup and view all the answers

How does the class react to Gooney Bird's storytelling style?

They are captivated and eagerly await the ending Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Gooney Bird's storytelling style?

Engaging Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird emphasize about her stories?

They are absolutely true Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pidgeon's observation provide insight into?

The impact of Gooney Bird's narrative on the class Signup and view all the answers

What kind of anecdotes do Barry and Ben share in the classroom?

Their own anecdotes Signup and view all the answers

What does the text capture about the interaction between Gooney Bird, Mrs. Pidgeon, and the students?

The dynamic interaction Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird hint at regarding her past?

Involvement in jail Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pidgeon do in response to Gooney Bird's story?

Provides time reminders Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Greene pack for the move?

43 sets of false teeth Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Greene pack for the move?

Her dancing shoes and bathing suits Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird pack for the move?

Her money collection Signup and view all the answers

What did the Greene family struggle to fit into their car during the journey?

A sentimental rolled-up rug Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Greene family live before moving to Watertower?

China Signup and view all the answers

What did the class interrupt Gooney Bird with questions about?

The false teeth, money collection, and a story about a prince and diamonds Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird find inside the rolled-up rug during the journey?

Catman, the tailless cat Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon question the authenticity of?

Gooney Bird's stories Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird challenge Mrs. Pidgeon to find in an atlas?

Other places named China Signup and view all the answers

What did the Greene family load their station wagon with before setting off on their journey?

Five suitcases, a lawn mower, a cooler of food and drinks, National Geographics, and their tailless cat named Catman Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird attempt to retrieve from the rolled-up rug without alerting her parents?

Catman Signup and view all the answers

How did the story end?

Gooney Bird contemplating whether to inform her parents about Catman's situation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Greene family struggle to fit into their car during the journey?

A rolled-up rug from the front porch of their house Signup and view all the answers

What did the Greene family forget to put in the moving van?

A lawn mower Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Mr. Greene agreeing to take the rolled-up rug?

Mrs. Greene's sentimental attachment to it Signup and view all the answers

Where did Catman, the orange and white cat, find a comfortable place to sleep during the journey?

On the back seat, beneath the end of the rolled-up rug Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird find inside the gumball machine?

Diamond earrings Signup and view all the answers

What did Keiko mistakenly assume about Gooney Bird and the 'Prinns'?

The prince proposed to Gooney Bird Signup and view all the answers

What does Barry Tuckerman question the truthfulness of?

Gooney Bird's story Signup and view all the answers

What does the text showcase about Gooney Bird's storytelling style?

Her unique and captivating ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction of the class towards Gooney Bird's story?

Applause Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird emphasize about her stories?

They are all true Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird wear to school when she tells the story 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet'?

A unique outfit and pearls Signup and view all the answers

Who observes Gooney Bird's use of characters, dialogue, and suspense in her storytelling?

Mrs. Pidgeon Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird bring for lunch on her first day at school?

A bag of gumballs Signup and view all the answers

What captures the class's attention in Gooney Bird's story 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet'?

The unexpected events Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon discuss as different kinds of stories?

Historical and biographical stories Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird wear on her second day at Watertower Elementary School?

A tutu and ballet slippers Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Gooney Bird's cat, Catman, during the car trip?

He hides in the rolled-up rug Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when the rug, with Catman and Gooney Bird inside, lands by the road?

Catman runs away after the rug unrolls Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives to help Gooney Bird when she is left with strangers offering help?

The police and a TV reporter Signup and view all the answers

What does the class get distracted by when Gooney Bird shares her story with them?

Discussions about pierced ears and noses Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird begin her story about after the distraction in the classroom?

A prince, a palace, and diamond earrings from her time in China Signup and view all the answers

What does the class admire about Gooney Bird when she shares her story?

Her large, screw-on earrings Signup and view all the answers

What causes a commotion in the classroom during Gooney Bird's storytelling?

Discussions about pierced ears and noses Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction of the class towards Gooney Bird's storytelling style?

They are fascinated and engaged Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird emphasize about her stories?

They are based on real-life experiences Signup and view all the answers

Who observes Gooney Bird's use of characters, dialogue, and suspense in her storytelling?

Mrs. Pidgeon Signup and view all the answers

What did the class interrupt Gooney Bird with questions about?

Pierced ears and noses Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird wear when she told the story 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet'?

Unique outfit and pearls Signup and view all the answers

What caused concern among Gooney Bird Greene's classmates and teacher?

Her late arrival to school Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon speculate about Gooney Bird's absence?

She might have the chicken pox Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird claim was the reason for her late arrival to school?

She had to direct a symphony orchestra Signup and view all the answers

How did Mrs. Pidgeon react to Gooney Bird's unique excuse for being late?

She was surprised Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird claim about all her stories?

They are all true Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird's outfit add to her unconventional appearance?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did the story highlight about Gooney Bird's ability?

Her ability to captivate her classmates and teacher with her imaginative storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Pidgeon's reaction to Gooney Bird's story highlight?

Her amusement and tolerance for Gooney Bird's imaginative tales Signup and view all the answers

What does the text showcase about the dynamic between Gooney Bird, her classmates, and Mrs. Pidgeon?

The unique and creative nature of Gooney Bird's character Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird emphasize about her stories?

They are all true Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird wear to school that added to her unconventional appearance?

Elbow-length black gloves Signup and view all the answers

What does the text capture about the interaction between Gooney Bird, Mrs. Pidgeon, and the students?

The dynamic and enthusiastic interaction Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird keep in a Ziploc bag to prevent it from blowing away?

Her Monopoly money collection Signup and view all the answers

Who is missing and needs to be found in the story?

Napoleon, a poodle Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird advise the class to listen for in her story?

The word 'suddenly' Signup and view all the answers

What causes some students to become disinterested in Gooney Bird's story?

Her outfit description Signup and view all the answers

Where does Gooney Bird find Napoleon?

Eating garbage in an alley Signup and view all the answers

What are Gooney Bird, Atlantic Avenue, and Water Works part of in the story?

A Monopoly game Signup and view all the answers

Who is eager to hear about the palace, the prince, and the earrings in Gooney Bird's story?

The class Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird identify in the prince's backyard that leads her to where Napoleon is?

Clues Signup and view all the answers

Who finds Gooney Bird's story boring, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko?

The class Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pidgeon set rules for in the class's participation?

Storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird describe when she goes to the palace to receive a reward?

Her outfit Signup and view all the answers

What captures the class's attention in Gooney Bird's story?

The palace and the prince Signup and view all the answers

What instrument does Tricia pretend to play during the class discussion about orchestras?

Violin Signup and view all the answers

What did the men on the bus, dressed in black turtleneck shirts, indicate about their profession?

They were part of the orchestra Signup and view all the answers

What did Barry Tuckerman and Ben share anecdotes about in the classroom?

Peter and the Wolf Signup and view all the answers

What did Malcolm loudly call out during the class discussion about orchestras?

Percussion Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird suggest Barry Tuckerman should tell as his next story?

When Barry Spent Every Penny He Had on Something He Wanted Really Badly Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Pidgeon's proposed story for the class?

How I Lost Brucie Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird offer the class for dessert?

Sixty-three gumballs Signup and view all the answers

What did Felicia Ann suggest the class should do before dessert?

Hug and kiss Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird bring for lunch on that day?

A grapefruit, a cucumber, and some dill pickles Signup and view all the answers

What did Keiko dislike and try to avoid?

Gross stories Signup and view all the answers

What did Malcolm suggest his story could be about?

Why Malcolm Was Late to School Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird propose as the title for Mrs. Pidgeon's story?

How I Lost Brucie Signup and view all the answers

What did Tricia plan to tell as her story?

How I Lost Gretchen Guinea Pig Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird suggest the class should wear while listening to Barry's story?

Earmuffs Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird offer to teach the class after dessert?

A whirling dance called the tarantella Signup and view all the answers

What did the class decide to skip on that day?

Arithmetic Signup and view all the answers

What did the children eagerly await as a surprise at the school?

A performance by the orchestra outside the classroom window Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird wear to tell a story about Catman?

A cat and cow outfit Signup and view all the answers

What did the class express relief about regarding Gooney Bird's stories?

That her stories do not include violence Signup and view all the answers

What did the children do when the conductor dedicated a sarabande to Gooney Bird?

They danced to it in a serious and graceful manner Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird promise the musicians after the orchestra arrived at the school late?

A surprise at lunchtime Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird use as a guide to direct the bus driver to the auditorium?

Her father's instructions Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrative highlight about Gooney Bird?

Her resourcefulness, creativity, and ability to captivate her classmates Signup and view all the answers

Where did the orchestra arrive late for a concert?

Town Hall Auditorium Signup and view all the answers

What did the class do when Gooney Bird began to tell the story of Catman?

They listened attentively Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird reassure the class about her stories?

That she does not use violence in her stories Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird do when she encountered a distressed orchestra on a bus?

She directed the bus driver to the auditorium Signup and view all the answers

What did the conductor dedicate to Gooney Bird?

A sarabande Signup and view all the answers

What does Catman do after landing in the meadow on a carpet with Gooney Bird?

Becomes fascinated and falls in love with a cow Signup and view all the answers

What does Keiko fear might happen to Catman in the story?

The cow will eat Catman Signup and view all the answers

What do the children mistakenly believe the story is about?

The cow ate Catman Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pidgeon correct the children about?

The title of the story Signup and view all the answers

What does Catman do while spending his days with the cow in the meadow?

Chases field mice and butterflies Signup and view all the answers

How do the farmer and his wife try to intervene in Catman's behavior?

They try to feed him Signup and view all the answers

What captures the cow's attention in the story?

Only wildflowers Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird share in the classroom?

Cat-getting-big-suddenly stories Signup and view all the answers

Where do Gooney Bird and Catman land in the story?

In a meadow on a carpet Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial reaction of the cow to the arrival of Gooney Bird, Catman, and the carpet?

Surprised Signup and view all the answers

What does Catman refuse to do in the story?

Leave the cow Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird clarify about the cow in the story?

The cow doesn't notice Catman and only eats wildflowers Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird promise to tell the class?

How to find invisible stories Signup and view all the answers

What did Beanie share a story about?

How she got her name Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird encourage the class to do?

Share their own stories Signup and view all the answers

Who sets the stage for her own story about her family's journey to Watertower?

Keiko Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason Gooney Bird announces that it was her last story?

Her father doesn't have an interesting story Signup and view all the answers

What does the class love and want to hear more of from Gooney Bird?

Her invisible stories Signup and view all the answers

Who finds the cat in his barn, consumed by a cow?

Mr. Henry Schinhofen Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the Greene family's visit to Catman?

They realize Catman is only consumed by the cow Signup and view all the answers

What did Gooney Bird's father do for a living?

Prosthodontist Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird share with the class to set the stage for more stories?

Invisible, untold stories waiting to be told Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pidgeon and the class express disappointment about?

Not hearing more stories from Gooney Bird Signup and view all the answers

What does Gooney Bird tell the class how to get?

Invisible stories Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gooney Bird's Moving Adventure

Gooney Bird politely asks the class to not interrupt her while telling a story and to raise their hands if they have questions or comments
The Greene family, who lived in China, is moving to Watertower due to Mr. Greene's new job
Mr. Greene packed 43 sets of false teeth, Mrs. Greene packed her dancing shoes and bathing suits, and Gooney Bird packed her money collection
The class interrupts Gooney Bird with questions about the false teeth, money collection, and a story about a prince and diamonds
Mrs. Pidgeon questions the authenticity of Gooney Bird's stories, claiming that a moving van could not drive from China to Watertower
Gooney Bird challenges Mrs. Pidgeon to find other places named China in an atlas, and Mrs. Pidgeon discovers multiple locations named China in the United States
After the moving van leaves China, the Greene family loads their station wagon and sets off on their journey to Watertower
They pack the car with five suitcases, a lawn mower, a cooler of food and drinks, National Geographics, and their tailless cat named Catman
The family struggles to fit a sentimental rolled-up rug from Mrs. Greene's mother's house into the car but eventually manages to do so
During the journey, Gooney Bird realizes that Catman has disappeared and finds him inside the rolled-up rug
Gooney Bird attempts to retrieve Catman from the rug without alerting her parents
The story ends with Gooney Bird contemplating whether to inform her parents about Catman's situation

Gooney Bird's Adventure to Find Napoleon

Gooney Bird #2, Atlantic Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Water Works, and Electric Company are all part of a Monopoly game she's playing.
The prince next door asks Gooney Bird to help find Napoleon, who is a missing poodle.
Gooney Bird finds Napoleon eating garbage in an alley and takes him back to the prince's house.
The class is eager to hear about the palace, the prince, and the earrings.
Gooney Bird describes her outfit when she goes to the palace to receive a reward.
The class finds Gooney Bird's story boring, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko.
Gooney Bird sprinkles the story with the word "suddenly" and advises the class to listen for it.
Gooney Bird identifies clues in the prince's backyard that lead her to where Napoleon is.
Mrs. Pidgeon sets rules for the class's participation in the story.
Gooney Bird keeps her Monopoly money collection in a Ziploc bag to prevent it from blowing away.
The class is interrupted by a discussion about poodles and their owners.
Gooney Bird's outfit description causes some students to become disinterested in the story.

Gooney Bird's Last Story

Gooney Bird tells a story about a little girl who rode a flying carpet and lost her cat, Catman.
The little girl asks for help finding her cat through a TV interview.
The farmer, Mr. Henry Schinhofen, finds the cat in his barn, where it is consumed by a cow and refuses to leave.
The Greene family visits Catman and realizes that he is only consumed by the cow, not by them.
The class loves Gooney Bird's stories and wants to hear more, but Gooney Bird announces that it was her last story.
Mrs. Pidgeon, the teacher, and the class express their disappointment at not hearing more stories from Gooney Bird.
Gooney Bird explains that her father, a prosthodontist, doesn't have an interesting story about packing false teeth.
Gooney Bird promises to tell the class how to get stories.
Gooney Bird sets the stage for more stories by sharing the invisible, untold stories waiting to be told.
Beanie shares the story of how she got her name, and Keiko sets the stage for her own story about her family's journey to Watertower.
The class eagerly anticipates hearing more invisible stories from their classmates in the future.
Gooney Bird encourages the class to share their own stories and sets the stage for more storytelling in the classroom.

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Join Gooney Bird on her exciting adventures, from moving to a new town to finding a lost poodle and sharing her imaginative stories with her classmates. Explore her creative tales and learn about the importance of storytelling.