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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Who is the main character in the story?

Question 1

c) Max's mother

b) A Wild Thing

a) Max

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What does Max wear in the story?

Question 2

c) A crown

b) A wolf suit

a) A pirate costume

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Where does Max go on an adventure?

Question 3

c) The forest

b) The beach

a) The land of the Wild Things

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What do the Wild Things do when they meet Max?

Question 4

c) Roar and show their claws

b) Play games

a) Run away

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What does Max do when he gets home?

Question 5

c) He finds his dinner waiting for him

b) He plays with toys

a) He eats ice cream

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Why does Max get sent to his room?

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c) He gets lost

b) He breaks something

a) He misbehaves

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What does Max do in his room?

Question 2

c) He reads a book

b) He imagines a forest and a wild adventure

a) He sleeps

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Who declares Max as king of the Wild Things?

Question 3

c) A friend

b) His mother

a) The Wild Things

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What happens during the "wild rumpus"?

Question 4

c) The Wild Things dance and play with Max

b) The Wild Things run away

a) Max falls asleep

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Why does Max decide to return home?

Question 5

c) He wants to be where someone loves him

b) He feels scared

a) He misses the Wild Things

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What is the central theme of *Where the Wild Things Are*?

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c) Mystery

b) Friendship

a) Imagination and adventure

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How does Max assert control over the Wild Things?

Question 2

c) He gives them commands

b) He looks them in the eyes and tames them with his magic stare

a) He plays games with them

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Why does Max eventually feel unsatisfied as king?

Question 3

c) He misses his home and family

b) The Wild Things are too loud

a) He’s lonely

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What lesson does Max learn during his adventure?

Question 4

c) Even adventures can’t replace love and family

b) Wild Things can be tamed easily

a) It’s fun to stay away forever

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What does the story suggest about imagination?

Question 5

c) It can help you escape but also remind you of what’s important

b) It should always be shared with others

a) It’s important to use wisely

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