Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Quizzes

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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a) Max

b) A Wild Thing

c) Max's mother

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Who is the main character in the story?

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a) A pirate costume

b) A wolf suit

c) A crown

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What does Max wear in the story?

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a) The land of the Wild Things

b) The beach

c) The forest

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Where does Max go on an adventure?

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a) Run away

b) Play games

c) Roar and show their claws

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What do the Wild Things do when they meet Max?

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a) He eats ice cream

b) He plays with toys

c) He finds his dinner waiting for him

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What does Max do when he gets home?

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a) He misbehaves

b) He breaks something

c) He gets lost

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Why does Max get sent to his room?

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a) He sleeps

b) He imagines a forest and a wild adventure

c) He reads a book

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What does Max do in his room?

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a) The Wild Things

b) His mother

c) A friend

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Who declares Max as king of the Wild Things?

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a) Max falls asleep

b) The Wild Things run away

c) The Wild Things dance and play with Max

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What happens during the "wild rumpus"?

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a) He misses the Wild Things

b) He feels scared

c) He wants to be where someone loves him

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Why does Max decide to return home?

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a) Imagination and adventure

b) Friendship

c) Mystery

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

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a) He plays games with them

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

c) He gives them commands

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How does Max assert control over the Wild Things?

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a) He’s lonely

b) The Wild Things are too loud

c) He misses his home and family

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Why does Max eventually feel unsatisfied as king?

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a) It’s fun to stay away forever

b) Wild Things can be tamed easily

c) Even adventures can’t replace love and family

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What lesson does Max learn during his adventure?

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a) It’s important to use wisely

b) It should always be shared with others

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

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What does the story suggest about imagination?

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