Misc Qs Flashcards
What was the title of the book that Leigh first wrote about to Mr. Henshaw?
“Ways to Amuse a Dog”
Why did Leigh move to a new school in sixth grade?
His parents got divorced and he moved with his mother.
Why did Leigh write to Mr. Henshaw in sixth grade?
He had to do a report in school on an author
What did Leigh’s mother make him do that made him upset?
Answer the questions Mr. Henshaw sent to him
Why doesn’t Leigh see his father very often?
His father works as a cross-country trucker so he is gone a lot.
Why did Leigh’s father take Bandit, his dog, after the divorce?
Leigh’s father takes Bandit with him for company when he is working.
What upsets Leigh about his lunch?
Someone keeps taking things out of it.
What did Leigh say would be the title of the book he would write someday?
The Great Lunchbag Mystery
What was Leigh’s idea to keep someone from stealing food from his lunchbag?
Write a pretend name on the bag
Why did the man come to Leigh’s house on Christmas Eve?
To deliver Leigh’s present from his father
What did Leigh’s father give him for Christmas?
A quilted jacket with pockets
What did Mr. Frindley tell Leigh he should do about his lunch being stolen?
Put a burglar alarm on the bag
Why did the librarian stop Leigh in the hall?
She gave him a copy of Mr. Henshaw’s new book to read.
What surprised Leigh about Mr. Henshaw’s new book?
It was sad, not funny.
Why was Leigh angry with his father?
He didn’t call even though he said he would.
