Stepping on the Cracks

Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. Who is Margaret and Elizabeth’s long-standing enemy in town?

2. What nicknames does Gordy call Elizabeth and Margaret?

3. Why doesn’t Margaret want a gold star in their window?

4. What happened to Barbara’s husband, Butch?

Multiple Choice

1. Based on Margaret’s words and actions, which set of character traits best describes her?

A) outgoing and strong

B) brave and sassy

C) shy and fearful

D) calm and organized

2. Why does Margaret think that going to war must not be too bad?

A) The soldiers waving from the trains all seem happy.

B) Jimmy’s letters home are lighthearted and funny.

C) Soldiers do not see a lot of combat.

D) The news about the war is always positive.

3. To whom does Elizabeth angrily compare Gordy when he busts up their treehouse?

A) a crazy man

B) Doug and Toad

C) Atilla the Hun

D) a Nazi

Short-Answer Response

Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence or sentences. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What are the girls’ thoughts and opinions about the war?

2.