Alexander Who Used To Be Rich Scavenger Hunt

1. How much money did Alexander's grandparents give him? (page 71)

$5000

$1

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Explanation

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2. What were the first things he bought with his dollar? (page 72)

He bought the spaghetti

He bought bubble gum

The passage states that "He bought the spaghetti" and "He bought bubble gum." However, the question specifically asks for the first things he bought with his dollar. Since bubble gum is mentioned after spaghetti, it can be inferred that the first thing he bought with his dollar was the spaghetti.

Explanation

The passage states that "He bought the spaghetti" and "He bought bubble gum." However, the question specifically asks for the first things he bought with his dollar. Since bubble gum is mentioned after spaghetti, it can be inferred that the first thing he bought with his dollar was the spaghetti.

3. Why did Alexander's dad fine him one dime?

For saying mean words

For not eating all of his supper

Alexander's dad fined him one dime for saying mean words. This indicates that Alexander's dad implemented a consequence to discourage his son from using hurtful language. By imposing a fine, Alexander's dad aimed to teach him the importance of using kind and respectful words towards others.

Explanation

Alexander's dad fined him one dime for saying mean words. This indicates that Alexander's dad implemented a consequence to discourage his son from using hurtful language. By imposing a fine, Alexander's dad aimed to teach him the importance of using kind and respectful words towards others.

4. Why do you think Alexander wants his grandmother and grandfather to come back soon? (page 81)

To give them a big, fat hug

To get more money

Alexander wants his grandmother and grandfather to come back soon because he wants to get more money from them.

Explanation

Alexander wants his grandmother and grandfather to come back soon because he wants to get more money from them.

5. Why is Alexander upset at the beginning of the story? (page 70)

He thinks money grows on trees

Because his brothers have money and he doesn't

Alexander is upset at the beginning of the story because his brothers have money and he doesn't. This suggests that Alexander is feeling left out and frustrated because he doesn't have the same financial resources as his brothers. This situation could potentially create feelings of jealousy and inadequacy in Alexander, leading to his initial upset.

Explanation

Alexander is upset at the beginning of the story because his brothers have money and he doesn't. This suggests that Alexander is feeling left out and frustrated because he doesn't have the same financial resources as his brothers. This situation could potentially create feelings of jealousy and inadequacy in Alexander, leading to his initial upset.

6. What is one thing Alexander wanted to buy with his money? (page 78)

Old Maid Cards

Walkie-Talkie

Based on the information given, Alexander wanted to buy a walkie-talkie with his money. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are Old Maid Cards and Walkie-Talkie, and the correct answer is Walkie-Talkie.

Explanation

Based on the information given, Alexander wanted to buy a walkie-talkie with his money. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are Old Maid Cards and Walkie-Talkie, and the correct answer is Walkie-Talkie.

7. How much money did he lose betting with his mom and brothers? (page 74)

His whole dollar

15 cents

The answer is 15 cents because the question asks how much money he lost betting with his mom and brothers. The only amount mentioned in the options is 15 cents, so that must be the correct answer.

Explanation

The answer is 15 cents because the question asks how much money he lost betting with his mom and brothers. The only amount mentioned in the options is 15 cents, so that must be the correct answer.

8. Which of the following did Alexander NOT buy at Cathy's garage sale?

One eyed bear

Deck of cards

Swing set

Half Melted Candle

Alexander did not buy the swing set at Cathy's garage sale.

Explanation

Alexander did not buy the swing set at Cathy's garage sale.

9. What did Alexander rent from Eddie for twelve cents?

Eddie's snake for one hour

Eddie's bike for one hour

Alexander rented Eddie's snake for twelve cents for one hour.

Explanation

Alexander rented Eddie's snake for twelve cents for one hour.

10. Who is the illustrator of this story?

Johnny Carroll

Ray Cruz

Henry Allard

Ray Cruz is the illustrator of this story.

Explanation

Ray Cruz is the illustrator of this story.

11. What did Alexander do to lose his eleven cents to Anthony?

He lost his money to Anthony because he ate from his candy bar

He lost his money to Anthony because he pushed him

Alexander lost his money to Anthony because he ate from his candy bar.

Explanation

Alexander lost his money to Anthony because he ate from his candy bar.

12. What did Nicky tell Alexander to do with his dollar? (page 72)

Take the dollar and burn it

Spend it on spaghetti

Nicky advised Alexander to burn his dollar.

Explanation

Nicky advised Alexander to burn his dollar.

13. Which of the following ways did Alexander try to get money to save?

Tried to get money

Make a tooth fall out

Spit the farthest

ONLY A & B

Alexander tried to get money by making a tooth fall out and spitting the farthest. These methods suggest that he was trying to earn money through unconventional means, possibly by participating in contests or challenges.

Explanation

Alexander tried to get money by making a tooth fall out and spitting the farthest. These methods suggest that he was trying to earn money through unconventional means, possibly by participating in contests or challenges.