Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

More Stories from Grandma’s Attic

Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Who is the author of More Stories from Grandma's Attic?

A) Arleta Richardson
B) Eleanor Estes
C) Laura Ingalls Wilder
D) Beverly Cleary
2. What is the narrator’s name in the story?
A) Arleta
B) Mabel
C) Ruth
D) Alice
3. Who tells the stories in the book?
A) The narrator’s grandma
B) The narrator’s father
C) The town mayor
D) The narrator’s teacher
4. What time period do the stories reflect?
A) Modern times
B) The 1800s
C) The early 1900s
D) Medieval times
5. What is the setting for most of Grandma’s stories?
A) A bustling city
B) A small farming community
C) A coastal village
D) A forest cabin
6. What lesson does Grandma often teach through her stories?
A) Honesty and hard work
B) Ambition and courage
C) Adventure and bravery
D) Friendship and loyalty
7. Why does Grandma share her stories?
A) To entertain her grandchildren
B) To teach them life lessons
C) To help them understand the past
D) All of the above
8. What happens to Grandma’s favorite bonnet in one of the stories?
A) It is lost in the river
B) It is eaten by a cow
C) It is torn by a dog
D) It is ruined by the rain
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9. What do Grandma and her friends use to make toys when they are children?
A) Wood and cloth scraps
B) Store-bought materials
C) Animal bones
D) Worn-out farm tools
10. What mishap happens during the quilting party?
A) Someone spills dye on the quilt
B) The quilt pattern is sewn incorrectly
C) A goat eats part of the quilt
D) A storm ruins the quilting setup
11. Who is Grandma’s mischievous childhood friend?
A) Eddie
B) Mabel
C) Ruthie
D) Wilfred
12. What does Grandma do when she accidentally breaks her mother’s vase?
A) She hides it
B) She confesses and apologizes
C) She blames her friend
D) She tries to fix it
13. How does Grandma describe her childhood winters?
A) Long and boring
B) Cold and challenging but fun
C) Filled with exciting adventures
D) Miserable and lonely
14. What unusual object does Grandma once use as a sled?
A) A baking pan
B) A barrel lid
C) A wooden door
D) A milk crate
15. How do Grandma and her friends entertain themselves during rainy days?
A) Reading and storytelling
B) Playing board games
C) Exploring the barn
D) Baking cookies
16. What happens during the garden planting story?
A) The seeds are accidentally mixed up
B) A neighbor’s chickens ruin the garden
C) Grandma forgets to water the plants
D) A prank causes the garden to be overgrown
17. What lesson does Grandma teach about honesty in one of the stories?
A) It’s better to tell the truth than hide a mistake
B) Honesty always brings rewards
C) Lying can sometimes protect you
D) People will always forgive you
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

18. What does Grandma do when her little brother gets stuck in a tree?
A) Climbs up to help him
B) Calls for their parents
C) Builds a ladder
D) Waits for him to climb down
19. How does Grandma feel about her childhood mischief now that she’s grown up?
A) Embarrassed
B) Fond and nostalgic
C) Regretful
D) Indifferent
20. What does Grandma say about her relationship with her siblings?
A) They were always close and supportive
B) They fought often but cared deeply for each other
C) They didn’t get along
D) They were indifferent to each other
21. What does Grandma’s father do when she accidentally ruins his tool?
A) Scolds her harshly
B) Teaches her how to fix it
C) Buys a new one
D) Laughs it off
22. What kind of chores does Grandma talk about doing as a child?
A) Feeding animals and gardening
B) Running errands in town
C) Sewing and mending clothes
D) All of the above
23. What kind of stories does Grandma say her mother told her?
A) Fairy tales
B) Bible stories
C) Adventure stories
D) Ghost stories
24. What happens when Grandma tries to surprise her teacher?
A) The surprise goes wrong
B) The teacher loves it
C) She forgets the surprise
D) The teacher is upset
25. Why does Grandma laugh about her adventures now?
A) She realizes how silly they were
B) She enjoys the memories
C) Both A and B
D) She regrets her behavior
26. What was Grandma’s favorite part of summer?
A) Going to the lake
B) Playing in the fields
C) Picking berries
D) Having picnics
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

27. How does Grandma describe the Fourth of July celebrations?

A) Simple and exciting
B) Loud and chaotic
C) Busy and overwhelming
D) Quiet and calm
28. What happens to Grandma’s pie during the county fair?
A) It wins first place
B) It gets stolen
C) It falls on the ground
D) It is eaten by a dog
29. What does Grandma say about the lessons she learned as a child?
A) They shaped her values
B) They were boring but important
C) They were easy to forget
D) They didn’t matter much
30. Who is Grandma’s biggest role model in the stories?
A) Her father
B) Her teacher
C) Her mother
D) Her best friend
31. What kind of pet does Grandma talk about owning?
A) A kitten
B) A puppy
C) A parrot
D) A horse
32. Why does Grandma enjoy sharing her stories with her grandchildren?
A) She wants them to learn from her experiences
B) She loves making them laugh
C) She feels it connects them to the past
D) All of the above
33. What kind of mistake does Grandma say taught her the most?
A) Breaking a family rule
B) Being dishonest
C) Ignoring her responsibilities
D) Hurting a friend’s feelings
34. What does Grandma say about life in the past compared to now?
A) It was simpler but harder work
B) It was easier and more fun
C) It was less exciting
D) It was boring and repetitive
35. How does the book end?
A) Grandma reflects on her happiest memories
B) Grandma gives advice to her grandchildren
C) Grandma tells one last funny story
D) Grandma shares a family recipe
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

True/False Questions
1. Circle True or False: Grandma grew up in a big city.
2. Circle True or False: Grandma’s childhood stories often include lessons about honesty.
3. Circle True or False: Grandma was perfect and never made mistakes as a child.
4. Circle True or False: Grandma’s friends often played pranks together.
5. Circle True or False: Grandma’s favorite bonnet was eaten by a cow.
6. Circle True or False: The quilting party was ruined by a storm.
7. Circle True or False: Grandma’s teacher disliked her surprises.
8. Circle True or False: Grandma had many siblings.
9. Circle True or False: Grandma’s father taught her how to fix tools.
10. Circle True or False: The stories help connect the grandchildren to the past.

Short Answer Questions (write your answers with COMPLETE SENTENCES)

1. Why does Grandma share her stories with her grandchildren?
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2. What lesson does Grandma teach about honesty in one of her stories?
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3. Describe one of Grandma’s childhood mishaps and what she learned from it.
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4. How do Grandma’s stories help her grandchildren understand life in the past?
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5. In your opinion, what makes Grandma’s stories meaningful and enjoyable?

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Answer Key
Multiple Choice Answers
1. A) Arleta Richardson
2. B) Mabel
3. A) The narrator’s grandma
4. C) The early 1900s
5. B) A small farming community
6. A) Honesty and hard work
7. D) All of the above
8. B) It is eaten by a cow
9. A) Wood and cloth scraps
10. C) A goat eats part of the quilt
11. D) Wilfred
12. B) She confesses and apologizes
13. B) Cold and challenging but fun
14. B) A barrel lid
15. A) Reading and storytelling
16. A) The seeds are accidentally mixed up
17. A) It’s better to tell the truth than hide a mistake
18. A) Climbs up to help him
19. B) Fond and nostalgic
20. B) They fought often but cared deeply for each other
21. B) Teaches her how to fix it
22. D) All of the above
23. B) Bible stories
24. A) The surprise goes wrong
25. C) Both A and B
26. C) Picking berries
27. A) Simple and exciting
28. C) It falls on the ground
29. A) They shaped her values
30. C) Her mother
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

31. D) A horse
32. D) All of the above
33. B) Being dishonest
34. A) It was simpler but harder work
35. A) Grandma reflects on her happiest memories

True/False Questions (10)

36. False
37. True
38. False
39. True
40. True
41. True
42. False
43. True
44. True
45. True

Short Answer Questions (5)

46. Why does Grandma share her stories with her grandchildren?
Grandma shares her stories to teach her grandchildren important life lessons, entertain
them, and connect them to the past.
47. What lesson does Grandma teach about honesty in one of her stories?
Grandma teaches that it’s better to tell the truth and admit a mistake rather than hide it,
as honesty builds trust.
48. Describe one of Grandma’s childhood mishaps and what she learned from it.
Example: Grandma accidentally broke her mother’s vase and learned the importance of
being honest and taking responsibility for her actions.
49. How do Grandma’s stories help her grandchildren understand life in the past?
The stories show how life was simpler yet filled with challenges, and they highlight the
values of hard work, honesty, and resourcefulness.
50. In your opinion, what makes Grandma’s stories meaningful and enjoyable?
(Answers may vary. A good response might include that the stories are relatable,
humorous, and teach valuable lessons in a heartfelt way.)