Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary Comprehension Questions

Cedarhurst Primary School

Third grade

She felt as if she were fibbing because she had not actually started the third grade yet.

<p>Glenwood, the girls’ old school, had become an intermediate school, and Ramona had to go to Cedarhurst Primary School.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Quimby</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Work in a frozen-food warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Works as a receptionist in a doctor's office</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Art and child development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pink erasers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willa Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Santa's Little Helper</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She feels burdened by the responsibility of looking after Willa Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operating a forklift</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excited</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Quimby's return to school and the financial strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excited and burdened at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superfoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>nice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's squeaky sandals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>horrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a border</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Danny</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Howie</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>makes a lighthearted comment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>happy and big enough for her family to depend on</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>yard ape</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>wishing to be horrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona is worried about her father teaching art to other children and avoids thinking about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona is excited about her new school where teachers won't compare her to her responsible sister, Beezus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona meets Howie Kemp and his little sister, Willa Jean, at the bus stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willa Jean boasts about going to kindergarten, but Ramona corrects her, saying she's going to nursery school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bus aide reprimands the boy for kicking the seats on the bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels triumphant she didn't get carsick as she arrives at her new school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She feels grown-up and wise in the ways of the world as she enters the school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Danny shoves ahead of her and throws something small and pink to another boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text sets the scene for Ramona's first day at her new school, highlighting her interactions with her classmates and her feelings about starting third grade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A boy in a baseball cap grins and denies seeing Ramona's eraser, leading to Ramona calling him a liar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona and Howie board the little yellow school bus for their first day at the new school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona loses her eraser on the bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona finds it challenging due to her father's busyness and her time spent at Howie's house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona enjoys riding the bus to school and standing up to Yard Ape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley introduces Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) to the class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The class renames SSR to 'Drop Everything And Read' (DEAR) after a discussion led by Ramona.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona prefers SSR to DEAR as it feels more grown-up and allows her peaceful reading time without pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona longs to ride a bicycle and gets a chance to ride Howie's, struggling but not giving up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willa Jean pressures Ramona to play a dog, and she feels obliged to comply due to her family's understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willa Jean asserts her dominance as a 'beautiful rich lady' to make Ramona play the dog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona finds her time at the Kemps' house challenging due to Willa Jean's demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's experiences at school and the Kemps' house shape her understanding of independence and compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The themes of independence, compliance, and friendship are central to the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into the challenges and joys of Ramona's third-grade life and her relationships with her family and friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They play a wedding party game, pretending to be Mr. Frog, Miss Mousie, and a wedding party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willa Jean orders them to dance in a circle, and then they all fall down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona hears the shouts of boys outside riding their bicycles, the sound of the television, and she also wonders about her mother coming to rescue her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona varies the words she uses to give Mr. Frog permission to marry Miss Mousie as the game goes on and on, and she grows bored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sequence of events includes Marsha trying to help but making a mess, the teacher sending Ramona to the office where Mrs. Larson assists her, Mrs. Larson suggesting an egg shampoo and helping Ramona clean up, Ramona overhearing teachers' conversations and Mrs. Whaley making a derogatory comment about her, and Ramona beginning to calm down and plan how to handle her situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona contemplates how to deal with her younger sister, Willa Jean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text mentions Ramona's interaction with Mr. Wittman, the principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text details Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text details Ramona's reaction to Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Larson suggests an egg shampoo and helps Ramona clean up in a tiny room adjoining the office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels humiliated and angry but begins to calm down and plan how to handle her situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona overhears teachers discussing their classes and Mrs. Whaley making a derogatory comment about her, and she reacts to Mrs. Whaley's comment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text details Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>show-off and a nuisance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hurt and isolated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yard Ape</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cursive capital Q</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She feels her mother didn't do enough to prevent it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>tired and grouchy after a sleepover</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>his foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>drawing a foot is more challenging than expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>bonding moment with her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>bonding moment with her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yard Ape</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona becomes disappointed with her father's drawing because it does not meet her expectations and is not as good as she hoped it would be.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona complains about wanting cornbread at dinner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona refuses to eat any fat on her meat because she finds it unappetizing and unappealing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The meat that Ramona struggles to eat is actually tongue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Quimby insists that the family eat the tongue because it is cheaper and nutritious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The argument about eating the tongue causes tension at the dinner table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Quimby suggests that the girls prepare dinner the next day so Mrs. Quimby can rest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona plays a game pretending to be a dog with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona pretends to do Sustained Silent Reading to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Quimby family has a hectic morning routine with everyone leaving for different places at different times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona starts a hard-boiled egg fad at school, influenced by Yard Ape's lunch choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Quimby gives Ramona a hard-boiled egg for lunch, despite Ramona not actually liking them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley introduces a science experiment involving fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal in Ramona's class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona creatively labels her jar of fruit-fly larvae, impressing Mrs. Whaley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona enjoys a satisfactory morning at school and anticipates her hard-boiled egg for lunch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona compares lunches with Susan and eagerly anticipates lunchtime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona pretends to do Sustained Silent Reading to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yard Ape's lunch choices influence Ramona to start a hard-boiled egg fad at school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona plays a game with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beezus finds it difficult to touch raw meat and peel off the skin from the chicken thighs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona suggests throwing everything in one dish as a solution for making something awful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona mentions that their parents are their enemy for the moment, and they feel united against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beezus says that it wouldn't work because they would have to eat it too, and their parents are mean and might make them do the dishes as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona and Beezus struggle with finding and using ingredients, substituting buttermilk with banana yogurt, facing challenges with measuring, spilling, and forgetting ingredients, and improvising with Cream of Wheat instead of cornmeal and using apricot jam instead of jelly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The parents find the dinner surprisingly good, praising the chicken and cornbread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona and Beezus secretly realize they used chili powder instead of paprika in the recipe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The girls' creativity and effort are acknowledged by their parents, despite the cooking mishaps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dinner is deemed edible, and the family enjoys a lighthearted, candlelit meal together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The girls' cooking adventure demonstrates their resourcefulness and determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The story highlights the chaos and comedy of the girls' cooking misadventure, ending with a heartwarming family moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona and Beezus substituted buttermilk with banana yogurt in their cooking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The girls improvised with Cream of Wheat instead of cornmeal in their cooking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The girls used apricot jam instead of jelly in their cooking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chaotic cooking process includes a forgotten rice, spilled syrup, and a mishap with the temperature for cornbread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The girls set the table with candles and served the dinner with anxiety and uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>fizzy drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>throwing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cartoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>be quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cat-food commercials</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sponge bath, weak tea, dry toast</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's illness and recovery process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>bored and cranky</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>retired receptionist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>improving mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>care and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Egghead</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>slang for a smart person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>uncomfortable, stopped volunteering, and dreaded going</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a cooking mishap</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>wash dishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the most terrible, horrible, dreadful thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a car issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>had to catch a bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>that the terrible feeling would go away</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>take the car to the mechanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the 95 food groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>his drawing looking like a real foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona felt comforted by her mother's care and the familiarity of her own bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrative emphasizes the importance of family and support during difficult times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Larson's empathetic and caring behavior contrasts with Ramona's feelings of being a nuisance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's feelings of shame, embarrassment, and vulnerability are evident during her illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beezus and Mr. Quimby showed concern for Ramona when she was sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's father mentioned the car still being sick, adding a touch of humor to the situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley instructed Marsha to take Ramona to the office, where Mrs. Larson comforted her and called her mother to take her home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The taxi ride home was a new experience for Ramona, but she was too sick to appreciate it fully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Larson, having children of her own, helped Ramona through her sickness in a caring manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona threw up in front of her classmates and felt ashamed and humiliated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Larson comforted her and called her mother to take her home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona felt comforted by her mother's care and the familiarity of her own bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona pretended to be selling the book 'Left-Behind Cat' to the class. She and her friends wore cat masks and chanted 'Meow' while pretending to be cats, and she made bold claims about the book's impact on kids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most of the reports began with 'This is a book about' and ended with 'if you want to find out what happens next, read the book.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona and her friends wore cat masks, chanted 'Meow,' and made bold claims about the impact of the book on kids, despite not being entirely certain about the truth of her statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley allowed one more report on a book before lunch, and Ramona took the opportunity to present the book 'Left-Behind Cat' with the help of her friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona is asked to clean her room by her mother, and she feels misunderstood and unappreciated for her efforts at the Kemps' house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Quimby reassures Ramona and shows her affection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text portrays the family dynamics and responsibilities through interactions and conflicts between family members, emphasizing the challenges and complexities of family relationships and individual responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Quimby explains to Ramona the importance of getting along with Willa Jean at the Kemps' house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona expresses her disapproval of her father's study, feeling it's none of his business, and Mr. Quimby reassures Ramona and shows her affection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text portrays the family dynamics and responsibilities through interactions and conflicts between family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona seeks comfort from her father, who is studying children's cognitive processes, and Mr. Quimby reassures Ramona and shows her affection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels misunderstood and unappreciated for her efforts at the Kemps' house, and Mrs. Quimby tries to comfort Ramona and encourages her not to give up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona empathizes with Beezus but also understands her mother's reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beezus is forbidden by her mother from attending a sleepover at Mary Jane's house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona confronts Mrs. Whaley about unfair criticism, Mrs. Whaley acknowledges the misunderstanding and unfairness, and they both clarify their feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text conveys a dismal and cross atmosphere with a strained family dynamic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels demotivated and hurt, reflecting the strained family dynamic and lack of harmony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Picky-picky adds to the chaotic atmosphere by meowing to be let in, contributing to the dispirited family environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Whaley attempts to make book reports engaging but realizes the unfairness of asking students to sell books they don't like.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dismal atmosphere intensifies Ramona's longing for a happier family atmosphere and influences her reaction to her mother's request.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text highlights misunderstanding and clarification through Ramona's confrontation with Mrs. Whaley about unfair criticism and the subsequent clarification of their feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family's dispirited state and Ramona's feelings of being wronged reveal a strained family dynamic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels hurt by her mother's tone, indicating a strained dynamic in their relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's blurted out sentence amuses her teacher and classmates, demonstrating her spontaneous and humorous nature amidst a potentially tense classroom atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rainy Sunday afternoon setting intensifies Ramona's reflections on the situation and influences her decision to go to the cafeteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text depicts the strain in the family dynamics through the dispirited state of the family members and their interactions, reflecting a lack of harmony and understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man pays for the Quimby family's meal and leaves after a discussion with the waitress, showing kindness and generosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family is surprised and shocked by the old man's gesture, which leads them to reflect on their own behavior and conclude that they are a nice family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona notices that the old man is eating a steak and wishes her father could afford one, showing her empathy and consideration for her family's financial situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family's meal ends with the old man paying for their food and leaving, leaving the Quimbys surprised and reflecting on their own behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The waitress informs the Quimbys that the old man is lonely and missing his family, adding depth to the old man's character and actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family reflects on their behavior and concludes that they are a nice family, indicating their self-awareness and the impact of the old man's kindness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man's gesture surprises and shocks the family, leading them to reflect on their behavior and recognize their own kindness and togetherness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man's gesture evokes surprise and shock in the Quimby family, prompting them to reflect on their own behavior and character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona wishes her father could afford a steak after noticing the old man eating one, demonstrating her concern for her family's financial situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man's actions lead to the family's meal being paid for, surprising them and prompting reflection on their behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man's departure after paying for the Quimby family's meal indicates his generosity and kindness, despite his own feelings of loneliness and missing his family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The old man's kindness surprises and shocks the family, leading them to reflect on their own behavior and recognize their own kindness and togetherness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona is initially surprised but ultimately determined to enjoy the outing, despite her initial indignation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona makes an exciting discovery that she can now read what is offered, instead of relying on colored pictures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona hates rainy Sundays and longs for Monday to escape to school, feeling that the house has grown too small to hold her family and its problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona experiences an internal conflict about her behavior towards her mother and the encounter with the old man at the restaurant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Quimby reassures his wife that they can manage financially before taking the family out for dinner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Despite her worries, the house is silent except for the rain and her father's pencil scratching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona overhears her parents' concerns about their future on a rainy Sunday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona is embarrassed and scowls at the man, feeling that he had no right to pry, but later realizes he was teasing her when he gives her a merry wink.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona feels better when she overhears her dad expressing doubt about understanding her thoughts, which makes her feel that her secret thoughts are still safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beezus emerges from her room after running out of fake sobs, red-eyed and damp-haired, and stalks around the house not speaking to anyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family gets ready and heads to the Whopperburger in their old car with a new transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ramona's internal conflict about her behavior towards her mother and the encounter with the old man at the restaurant highlight her feelings and experiences on a rainy Sunday.</p> Signup and view all the answers