Chapter Nine Quiz — My Father's Dragon

What does Elmer find at the riverbank that is connected to the dragon?

• A high flagpole with a rope and crank
• A wooden bridge with a locked gate
• A bell tower with a chain
• A cage suspended over the water

According to the sign on the crank, who should disorderly conduct be reported to?

• The lion
• The crocodile
• The gorilla
• The dragon

What does the crocodile claim to have "a craving" for when it first speaks to Elmer?

• Something salty
• Something sweet
• Something crunchy
• Something warm

How many crocodiles does Elmer count in the river?

• Twelve
• Fifteen
• Seventeen
• Twenty-four

What color are the lollipops Elmer uses to create the bridge?

• Red
• Green
• Yellow
• Pink

How does Elmer attach the lollipops to the crocodiles' tails?

• With string
• With rubber bands
• With tape
• With vines

What does the gorilla do if the dragon is on the near side of the river?

• Pulls the rope to choke the dragon
• Twists the dragon's wings until it flies to the other side
• Locks the dragon in a cage
• Ties the dragon to a tree

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

In the chapter, what does "summon" mean as used in the sign "TO SUMMON DRAGON"?

• To train or tame
• To call or send for
• To punish or scold
• To feed or care for

What does "dusk" mean in the sentence "it was dusk now, and he couldn't see anything"?

• The period just before dawn
• A heavy rainstorm
• The dim period between sunset and darkness
• A thick fog over water

What does "craving" mean when the crocodile says "I have such a craving for something sweet"?

• A mild preference
• An intense, urgent desire
• A fearful reaction
• A polite suggestion