Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid Quiz: Comprehension Questions

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How tall is Stink compared to his sister Judy?

Stink is one whole head shorter than Judy Moody.

What suggestions are given to Stink to help him grow taller?

Eat peas, drink milk, and eat more seafood, particularly shrimp.

What are some of the challenges Stink faces due to his height?

Stink has to drink at the baby fountain, stand in the front row for class pictures, and always play a mouse in school plays.

What positive aspect of being short does Stink's dad point out?

Stink still gets free coloring books at the doctor's despite being short. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the newt that Stink and Judy were taking care of?

Newton Signup and view all the answers

Where did Newton slip out to?

down the drain Signup and view all the answers

What did Judy accidentally turn on that she believed killed Newton?

garbage disposal Signup and view all the answers

How did the class celebrate Presidents' Day?

making crafts and learning about the presidents Signup and view all the answers

Who was Stink's favorite president?

James Madison Signup and view all the answers

What did Judy suggest to console Stink?

Newton might have escaped and was having adventures Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Dempster tell them to tell the class about Newton?

Newton had run away Signup and view all the answers

How did Stink react to Judy's suggestion about Newton?

devastated and grieved for his lost class pet Signup and view all the answers

What did the class write stories about?

what they thought Newton was doing in the big world Signup and view all the answers

How did Stink feel about the Presidents' Day activities?

disappointed that nobody mentioned his favorite president, James Madison Signup and view all the answers

What were Stink and Judy doing for a class project?

taking care of a newt named Newton Signup and view all the answers

What did they do when Newton slipped out and went down the drain?

searched for Newton but couldn't find him Signup and view all the answers

Explain why Mrs. Bell suggests that shrinking in height is a normal occurrence for Stink.

Mrs. Bell suggests that shrinking in height is a normal occurrence for Stink due to gravity and the pads between bones shrinking during the day, but expanding again at night. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does Stink's room begin to smell strongly?

Stink's room begins to smell strongly due to the newt's shed skin and its prey. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Newton being the class pet in the context of the story?

Newton being the class pet is significant because it leads to Stink and Judy engaging in a discussion about the un-boring aspects of newts, including their diet and life cycle stages. Signup and view all the answers

How does Judy describe the shedding process of the newt in Stink's journal?

Judy notes that the shedding process of the newt is a boring process in Stink's journal. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stink fear when Toady licks Newton?

Stink fears poisoning when Toady licks Newton, but it is later discovered that Newton is shedding his skin. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Stink build a raft for Newton out of Legos?

Stink builds a raft for Newton out of Legos to keep him company and create a comfortable environment for him. Signup and view all the answers

What do Stink and Judy argue over in the story?

Stink and Judy argue over who should show the newt and its shed skin to their respective classes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the life cycle stage of a newt that Stink and Judy discuss?

Stink and Judy discuss the life cycle stages of newts, including their diet and various developmental stages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the newt that Stink takes home for the weekend?

The newt that Stink takes home for the weekend is named Newton. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Bell in relation to Stink?

Mrs. Bell is Stink's teacher. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stink notice about his height in the text?

Stink notices that he has shrunk in height during the night, measuring only three feet, seven and three quarters inches instead of his usual three feet, eight inches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Toady licking Newton?

The outcome of Toady licking Newton is that it is later discovered that Newton is shedding his skin, alleviating Stink's fear of poisoning. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stink receive as a gift for his 'un-birthday'?

Stink received a fun mirror, which Judy made into a presidents mirror, with one side showing James Madison and the other showing Abe Lincoln. Signup and view all the answers

What did the card that Stink received for his 'un-birthday' say at the bottom?

The card had the phrase 'YOU’RE ONLY AS SHORT AS YOU FEEL' printed in big letters at the bottom. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Stink say 'UN-Presidents’ Day is better than Presidents’ Day anytime'?

Stink said this because he had fun with the gifts and activities on his un-birthday, and he enjoyed the humor and lightheartedness of the celebration. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stink see when he looked at himself in the James Madison side of the mirror?

When Stink looked at himself in the James Madison side of the mirror, he looked super-shrimpy and wide as a warthog. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stink do to try to look taller?

Stink tries various methods to look taller, including applying hair gel to make his hair stick up. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Stink's hair when he applies hair gel?

Stink's hair turns orange from the hair gel and takes a week to wash out. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth change her name to Sophie of the Elves?

Elizabeth changes her name to Sophie of the Elves and believes that Stink would be a giant to elves due to his short stature. Signup and view all the answers

What book does the class read, and how does Stink relate to it?

The class reads a book about a boy who shrinks, and Stink relates to the character because he also turns green when he reads cereal boxes intently. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stink assume when his teacher asks him to carry the milk from the cafeteria?

Stink assumes it is a sign of trust, but it is actually just a regular assignment. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Stink go to when he expresses concern about shrinking, and what is the nurse's response?

Stink goes to the nurse's office and expresses his concern about shrinking, and the nurse confirms that he is indeed shrinking. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Stink inspired by for Presidents' Day and why?

Stink was inspired by President James Madison because he wanted to honor him for Presidents' Day. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the ideas proposed by Stink for honoring James Madison?

Stink proposed ideas such as statues, songs, and appearing on the state quarter for honoring James Madison. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stink write new lyrics for?

Stink wrote new lyrics for Frère Jacques for a Virginia state song about James Madison. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Stink unable to use smelly markers for his project?

Stink was unable to use smelly markers from his sister Judy for his project. Signup and view all the answers

How did Stink create a James Madison wig for his project?

Stink created a James Madison wig using cotton balls and a cap for a Presidents' Day project. Signup and view all the answers

What was the difficulty Stink and Judy faced while working on the project?

Stink and Judy had difficulty communicating and working together on the project. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Stink write a letter to, suggesting James Madison for the Virginia state quarter?

Stink wrote a letter to the governor to suggest James Madison for the Virginia state quarter. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stink share with the class on Presidents' Day?

Stink presented his project to the class on Presidents' Day, sharing his personal connection to James Madison. Signup and view all the answers

What did Webster focus on for his Presidents' Day project?

Webster focused on making potholders for his Presidents' Day project. Signup and view all the answers

What did Sophie write about for her Presidents' Day project?

Sophie wrote a poem about Dolley Madison, the first First Lady, for her Presidents' Day project. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Stink's height compared to Judy

Stink is one head shorter than Judy.

Suggestions for Stink's growth

Eat more peas, milk, and shrimp.