1. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?
(a) He addresses his diary entries “Dear Diary” and his letters “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”
(b) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on the diary entries.
(c) He signs his diary entries from “Leigh” and his letters from “Leigh Botts.”
(d) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on his letters.

2. In his diary entry on January 10, Leigh writes that he wishes his dad were there so that he could teach Leigh how to do what?
(a) Drive a semi truck.
(b) Make a model car for his school assignment.
(c) Camp, hike and kayak.
(d) Make a burglar alarm for his lunch bag.

3. In Mr. Henshaw’s response to Leigh that Leigh read aloud to his class, he said he didn’t have kids because he doesn’t raise what?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Goats.

4. Where does Leigh say his dad phoned him from in Oregon in his January 8 diary entry?
(a) Eugene.
(b) Hermiston.
(c) Salem.
(d) Portland.

5. In his second diary entry, dated December 23, Leigh writes that he asked his mom if his dad might come to visit for Christmas. What was her response?
(a) “You never know.”
(b) “I’m not so sure, dear.”
(c) “We’re divorced. Remember?”
(d) “He told me he’d be here.”

Short Answer Questions

1. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw on November 15 to say he was angry he didn’t receive Mr. Henshaw’s reply before his report was due, but he used information from where to complete it?

2. Who does Leigh say invited Leigh and his mother to Christmas dinner in his December 25 diary entry?

3. How does Leigh sign his name in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw on May 12?

4. What name does Leigh say he wrote on his lunch bag at school in his diary entry from January 3?

5. Leigh says in his November 15 letter that the back cover of one of Mr. Henshaw’s books, it states that he lives where?

(see the answer key)

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