The Worry Monster — Questions and answers

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What did Elodie tell Arjun about the Crystal Caverns?

Choices

  1. A. That her drawings were not real.
  2. B. That it was a scary place for monsters.
  3. C. That it was where the Worry Monsters live. ✓
  4. D. That her silver-white hair was shimmering there.

Answer: C. That it was where the Worry Monsters live.

From page 2

According to Elodie, what do Worry Monsters do with worries?

Choices

  1. A. They create worries.
  2. B. They ignore worries.
  3. C. They feed on worries. ✓
  4. D. They share worries.

Answer: C. They feed on worries.

From page 3

How did the Worry Monster react when Elodie said 'Hello?'

Choices

  1. A. It stood up and welcomed them.
  2. B. It whimpered and told them to go away. ✓
  3. C. It smiled and waved happily.
  4. D. It asked them for help immediately.

Answer: B. It whimpered and told them to go away.

From page 4

What kind of worries did the Worry Monster share with Arjun?

Choices

  1. A. Worries about being too good.
  2. B. Worries about not being good enough and letting people down. ✓
  3. C. Worries about making new friends.
  4. D. Worries about the beautiful crystals.

Answer: B. Worries about not being good enough and letting people down.

From page 5

What did Elodie pull out of her satchel to help the Worry Monster?

Choices

  1. A. A small, crystal tuning fork. ✓
  2. B. A drawing of the monster.
  3. C. A big, shiny rock.
  4. D. A book about worries.

Answer: A. A small, crystal tuning fork.

From page 6

How did the Worry Monster describe feeling after Elodie used the tuning fork and crystals?

Choices

  1. A. Very sleepy.
  2. B. A little scared.
  3. C. A little... tingly. ✓
  4. D. Completely fine.

Answer: C. A little... tingly.

From page 7

Why did Zaire think the Worry Monster was dangerous?

Choices

  1. A. Because it was making loud noises.
  2. B. Because he believed all Worry Monsters are dangerous. ✓
  3. C. Because it had sharp teeth.
  4. D. Because it was chasing Elodie and Arjun.

Answer: B. Because he believed all Worry Monsters are dangerous.

From page 8

What happened to the Worry Monster after Elodie used the largest crystal?

Choices

  1. A. It became even more worried.
  2. B. Its body started glowing faintly and it felt lighter. ✓
  3. C. It ran away deeper into the cave.
  4. D. It started to cry loudly.

Answer: B. Its body started glowing faintly and it felt lighter.

From page 9

What did the Worry Monster understand about worries at the end of the story?

Choices

  1. A. Worries are always bad and should be avoided.
  2. B. Worries need to be shared and understood. ✓
  3. C. Worries are only for Worry Monsters.
  4. D. Worries make you sad forever.

Answer: B. Worries need to be shared and understood.

From page 10