The Landry News Book Trivia Quiz

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    Who is NOT a character in The Landry News?

    • Karl Larson
    • Cara Landry
    • LeAnne Ennis
    • Andrew Clements
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Explore key characters and themes in 'The Landry News' through this engaging trivia quiz. Assess understanding of character motivations, plot elements, and journalistic traits, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    Cara tells LeAnn that she notices lots of things about other people because she is a _____.

    • Newsmaker

    • Spy

    • Journalist

    • Writer

    Correct Answer
    A. Journalist
    Explanation
    The correct answer is journalist. A journalist is someone who observes and reports on current events, news, and people. They are trained to notice and analyze details about others, making them knowledgeable about various subjects. Therefore, Cara's statement implies that she notices lots of things about other people because she is a journalist.

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  • 3. 

    What is the secret that Cara tells the kids on the bus?

    • Mr. Larson is a terrible teacher.

    • Cara thinks Joey is cute.

    • Cara wants to be a spy.

    • Mr. Larson won a Teacher of the Year award.

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Larson won a Teacher of the Year award.
    Explanation
    The secret that Cara tells the kids on the bus is that Mr. Larson won a Teacher of the Year award. This is evident from the given options where it is the only statement that relates to Mr. Larson and his achievements. The other statements are about Cara's personal opinions or desires. Therefore, it can be concluded that Mr. Larson winning the Teacher of the Year award is the secret that Cara reveals to the kids.

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  • 4. 

    What job does Mr. Larson's wife have?

    • Principal

    • Teacher

    • Editor

    • Doctor

    Correct Answer
    A. Teacher
    Explanation
    Mr. Larson's wife has the job of a teacher.

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  • 5. 

    What is the BEST prediction for what will happen next in the book?

    • Mr. Larson will try to get Cara in trouble.

    • Mr. Larson will keep drinking his coffee and reading the newspaper.

    • Cara will write another editorial.

    • Cara will ask LeAnn to help her with the newspaper.

    Correct Answer
    A. Cara will write another editorial.
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the best prediction for what will happen next in the book is that Cara will write another editorial. This can be inferred from the fact that Cara is already involved in the newspaper and has previously written an editorial. It is likely that she will continue to be proactive and use her writing skills to express her thoughts and opinions.

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  • 6. 

    What kind of teacher is Mr. Larson? 

    • He believes that he is a great teacher.

    • He believes that children should teach themselves.

    • He thinks that there is appropriate and inappropriate writing.

    • He likes to read the newspaper and drink coffee at his desk.

    Correct Answer
    A. He believes that children should teach themselves.
    Explanation
    Mr. Larson believes that children should teach themselves. This suggests that he may follow a more hands-off teaching approach, where he encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning and development. He likely believes in fostering independence and critical thinking skills in students, allowing them to explore and discover knowledge on their own rather than relying heavily on direct instruction from the teacher.

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  • 7. 

    At the end of chapter 3, what does Mr. Larson decide?

    • He must stop Cara from writing The Landry News.

    • He must talk to the principal.

    • He must act like a real teacher.

    • He must ask Mrs. Spellman what to do about Cara.

    Correct Answer
    A. He must act like a real teacher.
    Explanation
    Based on the given information, Mr. Larson decides that he must act like a real teacher. This suggests that he has been lacking in his responsibilities as a teacher and now realizes the importance of fulfilling his role properly. It implies that he will no longer avoid his duties and will take on the responsibilities expected of a teacher.

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  • 8. 

    Mr. Larson tears up The Landry News.  What happens to the pieces of paper?

    • Cara takes them out of the garbage can.

    • The janitor throws them out with the trash.

    • Mr. Larson throws them on the floor and stomps on them.

    • The principal collects them to see what Cara wrote.

    Correct Answer
    A. Cara takes them out of the garbage can.
  • 9. 

    What is Cara doing as the book begins?

    • Helping her mother with dinner.

    • Doing her homework in the kitchen.

    • Taping pieces of paper together.

    • Writing her newspaper.

    Correct Answer
    A. Taping pieces of paper together.
    Explanation
    As the book begins, Cara is taping pieces of paper together. This suggests that she is engaged in some sort of craft or art project, possibly creating something out of the taped paper. The other options, helping her mother with dinner, doing her homework in the kitchen, and writing her newspaper, do not align with the action of taping pieces of paper together.

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  • 10. 

    What is MOST important to understand about Cara's character?

    • She is new at the school.

    • She is smart and gets good grades.

    • She has blue eyes and long light brown hair.

    • She isn't scared that a teacher gets mad at her.

    • She is a good writer.

    Correct Answer
    A. She isn't scared that a teacher gets mad at her.
    Explanation
    The most important thing to understand about Cara's character is that she isn't scared when a teacher gets mad at her. This suggests that she is confident and self-assured, and may not be easily intimidated or influenced by authority figures. This trait could potentially shape her behavior and interactions with others, highlighting her independence and assertiveness.

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