Name:
____________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Where There’s A Will
By Lori Knutson
Chapter Twenty-Two – Reading Comprehension Questions:
1. Grammie says that Victoria is stubborn. What word does Charly's mom use to describe her?
a. angry
b. sad
c. obstinate
d. obtuse
2. Near the beginning of this chapter, Charly narrates the following: "Mom doesn’t argue, but she
doesn’t apologize, either." What isn't Charly's mom apologizing for?
a. Not believing what Charly's told her about Katherine.
b. For drinking way too much coffee.
c. For letting Victoria come to stay in the O'Leary house.
d. For not kicking Victoria out of the O'Leary house.
3. Grammie says: "Might take more than banging cookware to oust her." Which of the following is the
best meaning of the word "oust"?
a. to force somebody out
b. to gently convince somebody to leave
c. knights on horseback trying to knock each other off
d. to find someone another place to live
4. In this chapter, Charly describes herself this way: "That jacket makes me feel like a turtle, clumsy and
slow." This is an example of:
a. a metaphor
b. a simile
c. a synonym
d. an antonym
5. At the end of this chapter, Grammie comments that Victoria must have left the O'Leary house in a
hurry. What makes her think this?
a. The floor is not swept.
b. Victoria left a bunch of her stuff behind.
c. The note Victoria left is unfinished.
d. There are dirty dishes in the sink.
Name:
____________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Where There’s A Will
By Lori Knutson
Chapter Twenty-Two – Reading Comprehension Questions:
1. Grammie says that Victoria is stubborn. What word does Charly's mom use to describe her?
a. angry
b. sad
c. obstinate
d. obtuse
2. Near the beginning of this chapter, Charly narrates the following: "Mom doesn’t argue, but she
doesn’t apologize, either." What isn't Charly's mom apologizing for?
a. Not believing what Charly's told her about Katherine.
b. For drinking way too much coffee.
c. For letting Victoria come to stay in the O'Leary house.
d. For not kicking Victoria out of the O'Leary house.
3. Grammie says: "Might take more than banging cookware to oust her." Which of the following is the
best meaning of the word "oust"?
a. to force somebody out
b. to gently convince somebody to leave
c. knights on horseback trying to knock each other off
d. to find someone another place to live
4. In this chapter, Charly describes herself this way: "That jacket makes me feel like a turtle, clumsy and
slow." This is an example of:
a. a metaphor
b. a simile
c. a synonym
d. an antonym
5. At the end of this chapter, Grammie comments that Victoria must have left the O'Leary house in a
hurry. What makes her think this?
a. The floor is not swept.
b. Victoria left a bunch of her stuff behind.
c. The note Victoria left is unfinished.
d. There are dirty dishes in the sink.
Name: __________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Where There’s A Will
By Lori Knutson
Chapter Twenty Two – Responsive Journaling Questions:
1. During Chapter Twenty-Two, Grammie acts as a peacemaker between Charly and Charly's
mom. Have you ever found yourself in the position of peacemaker? Describe the situation.
If you have never been a peacemaker, imagine a situation in which you would like to smooth
tensions between people and write about it below.
2. Victoria is described in this chapter as being stubborn and obstinate. Are you ever stubborn?
Is it always bad to be stubborn? Do you know someone who is very stubborn? Discuss this
with your classmates and write about it below.
3. Victoria leaves an unfinished note for Charly and her family. Imagine what was happening
in the house when Victoria wrote the note and finish it below:
And I...
Name:
____________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Where There’s A Will
By Lori Knutson
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