Mario and the Cricket Story Quiz

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What sound does Mario compare the mysterious noise to?

The rustling of dry leaves in the wind

A distant thunder rumbling

The sound of raindrops hitting the pavement

A quick stroke across the strings of a violin (correct)

Where does Mario find the cricket?

Among the toys in the newsstand

Inside a wooden box

Hiding under a large leaf

Wedge in a crack under waste papers (correct)

How does Mario react when he discovers the cricket?

He runs away in fear

He gently lifts it and exclaims 'A cricket!' (correct)

He immediately puts it in a jar

He begins to sing to it

What does Mario do with the cricket after finding it?

He lays it on a Kleenex and dusts it off Signup and view all the answers

What environment does Mario reminisce about when he hears the sound?

A quiet meadow on Long Island Signup and view all the answers

What does the cricket do after Mario lifts it up?

It stays still as if frightened Signup and view all the answers

What does the environment around Mario include when he is listening intently?

The murmur of late traffic Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does Mario exhibit when he listens for the mysterious sound?

Curiosity and excitement Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario use to create a bed for the cricket?

A sheet of Kleenex Signup and view all the answers

How did Mario feel when he found the cricket?

Excited and happy Signup and view all the answers

What was Mama's initial response to Mario's request to keep the cricket?

She demanded he throw it away. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mario use to feed the cricket?

A leftover piece of chocolate bar Signup and view all the answers

How did Papa Bellini contribute to the discussion about the cricket?

He encouraged Mario to keep it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mario believe about crickets?

They can predict the weather. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Mama when Mario showed her the cricket?

She studied it carefully. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about how the cricket behaved is true?

It moved around happily before settling down. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mama describe the potential consequences of keeping the cricket?

It would attract other insects. Signup and view all the answers

What method did Mario mention to determine the temperature using crickets?

Count the number of chirps in a minute, divide by four, and add forty. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mario hope to achieve by keeping the cricket?

He wants companionship. Signup and view all the answers

What compromise did Mama propose regarding the cricket?

He would stay only if there were no pest problems. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic does Papa exhibit during the conversation?

He is supportive and calming. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion did Mario experience as he considered the cricket's fate?

Despair Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mario and the Cricket

Mario, a newsstand worker, hears a unique sound in the subway station.
The sound is described as a violin-like stroke or a falling leaf.
Mario finds a small, dirt-covered cricket trapped under waste papers.
It's about an inch long, with six legs, antennae, and folded wings.
Mario carefully cleans the cricket and places it in a matchbox.
He feeds the cricket a piece of chocolate.
Mario's parents enter the newsstand.
His mother disapproves of keeping the cricket as a pet, considering it a "bug".
Mario argues that crickets are good luck and intelligent.
He claims they can predict the temperature by counting chirps.
His father suggests keeping the cricket in the newsstand.
This suggestion is accepted by Mario's mother after some hesitation.
Mario is pleased to have the cricket in the newsstand as his pet.
The exchange depicts a conflict and resolution between family members, illustrating varying opinions.

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Test your understanding of the story 'Mario and the Cricket'. This quiz explores the themes, character dynamics, and significant events within the narrative. Delve into Mario's interactions with his family and his unique pet creation.