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Comprehension Test

(Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days)

1.  Who saw Dr. Silverfish's book in Milo's room?

                a.  Elissa                        b.  Mr. Crinkley

                c.  Mrs. Crinkley            d.  Milo's friend, Eric

2.  Milo wasn't able to be perfect because _______________.

                a.  he fell asleep            b.  he was left-handed

                c.  he wore glasses        d.  he lost the book

3.  How did Milo act at dinner while wearing the broccoli?

                a.  nasty                        b.  nervous

                c.  perfect                    d.  silly

4.  Milo was surprised when he looked at Dr. Silverfish's picture because _______________.

                a.  he had a bag on his head

                b.  he didn't look like a doctor

                c.  he looked familiar

                d.  he looked like he was twelve years old

5.  On Saturday, Milo _______________.

                a.  went to the movies        b.  watched cartoons

                c.  played baseball             d.  cleaned his room

6.  How did Milo feel when he realized he couldn't be perfect?

                a.  relieved and happy        b.  worried

                c.  angry                             d.  sad

7.  For the first day, Milo had to ________________.

                a.  kiss a pig

                b.  wear a skirt to school

                c.  wear broccoli around his neck

                d.  say the alphabet 100 times

8.  The only thing Milo could drink on the third day was _______________.

                a.  maple syrup                    b.  lemonade

                c.  water                              d.  weak tea

9.  Milo told his family he was wearing broccoli because _______________.

                a.  he was in a school play

                b.  it would keep him from catching a cold

                c.  it was a class project

                d.  it was the latest fad at school

10.  Why didn't Milo eat lunch on the second day?

                a.  His lunch got smashed on the bus.

                b.  He traded his lunch for a comic book.

                c.  He hated peanut butter sandwiches.

                d.  He wasn't allowed.

Answer each question in a complete sentence on a separate sheet of paper.

11.  What happened to Milo during school?  Use details and information from the story to support your response.

12.  Why does Milo want to be perfect?  Give details and examples.

13. Describe in detail what the author of the story looked like.

14.  What were the three things Milo imagined he could do if he were a perfect person?

15.  How did Milo try to explain the broccoli to his classmates and teacher?

16.  Why did Milo insist that his father not give away his secret?

17.  Why was Milo unable to complete the third task?  Do you think this showed Milo's weakness?

18.  What was Dr. Silverfish's real opinion about perfect people?

19.  What was the second step that Milo had to do to become perfect?  Was it working?  Why?  Use details and information from the story to support your response.

20.  Write what your favorite part of the story was.