Arthur's TV Trouble Name ___________________ Date __________

Read the book and answer the questions.

When did Arthur begin to want to buy an amazing Treat Timer?

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Why did Arthur want to buy it?

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Do you think Pal really needed a Treat Timer? Why or why not?

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How much money did Arthur have, even with all his birthday

money?

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How much more money did he need to buy a Treat Timer?

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Why did Arthur have to retake the spelling test?

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What job did he do to earn money to buy the Treat Timer?

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Why do you think D.W. said Arthur was nicer when he was rich?

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How long did it take Arthur to assemble the Treat Timer?

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Did Arthur learn a lesson? Why or why not?

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Arthur's TV Trouble -- Teacher Answer Key

1. When did Arthur begin to want to buy an amazing Treat Timer?

He thought it would be cool for his dog, Pal.

2. Why did Arthur want to buy it?

He was fooled by the commercial (or just he saw a commercial)

3. Do you think Pal really needed a Treat Timer? Why or why not?

Answers may vary, and any opinion is OK supported by a reason

4. How much money did Arthur have, even with all his birthday money?

Ten dollars and three cents, or $10.03

5. How much more money did he need to buy a Treat Timer?

$9.92

6. Why did Arthur have to retake the spelling test?

He was daydreaming about the Treat Timer and didn't listen.

7. What job did he do to earn money to buy the Treat Timer?

Putting newspapers by the curb for a neighbor. 50 cents a stack

8. Why do you think D.W. said Arthur was nicer when he was rich?

When Arthur wanted something he wasn't as happy.

9. How long did it take Arthur to assemble the Treat Timer?

5 hours

10. Did Arthur learn a lesson? Why or why not?

Although he sulked in his room for hours, the first TV commercial had him thinking he

needed to buy it (Magic Disappearing Box).

Name ________________________________ Date________________

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