A Kid in a Candy Store Questions

A vibrant illustration of a young boy gazing longingly at a skateboard in a colorful candy store, showcasing the juxtaposition of candy and skateboards, with a sense of wonder and determination.

A Kid in a Candy Store Quiz

Welcome to the "A Kid in a Candy Store" quiz! Test your knowledge on Tommy's adventure and the choices he makes in his quest for a skateboard. This quiz is perfect for fans of inspiring stories about determination and friendship.

11 Thought-Provoking Questions
Multiple Choice and Open-Ended Questions
Gain Insights into Tommy's Journey

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A problem in this story is that Tommy wants a skateboard but does not have the money to buy one. How does he try to solve this problem?

He tries to solve this problem by dreaming about a trip to Mars.

He tries to solve this problem by getting a job

He tries to solve this problem by staring through the window of the skate shop.

Tommy stares at the skateboard through the window of the skate shop for weeks. After his dad refuses to buy the skateboard for him, Tommy gets a job so that he can buy it himself.

Tommy is serious about getting the skateboard and will work hard to do it

Tommy is heartbroken and has given up all hope of getting the skateboard.

If Tommy does not make enough money at his job to buy the skateboard, he will steal it.

What do Tommy and his dad have in common?

As boys, both wanted a skateboard built for long rides on roads and down hills

As boys, both wanted something that their fathers would not buy for them

As boys, both wanted a motorcycle known as a Vincent Black Shadow

Read the following sentences: "How could that store turn a profit? And why would a store with no customers need an extra employee? Tommy didn't want to find out, but the skateboard demanded he try." What does the phrase "the skateboard demanded he try" mean?

Tommy has spent so much time thinking about the skateboard that he is starting to imagine things.

Tommy wanted the skateboard so much that he decided to try it

The skateboard has a recorder and speaker that can play voice messages.

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Tommy wants a skateboard; _______, he wants a longboard.

Specifically

On the other hand

Before

. How could Mr. Orson tell that Tommy was looking for a job? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

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