Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Dear Mr. Henshaw? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What's not good advice for being a better writer?
Write like yourself.
Write like a published author you admire.
Write a lot.
Look, listen, and think.
Q. Which of these is not a reason why Leigh doesn't have friends at the beginning?
He's a loner.
He's mean.
He's new.
He scowls a lot.
Q. Which of Leigh's desires doesn't get fulfilled like he wants?
To stop the thief
To become a writer
To get asked over to a friend's house
To have a better relationship with Dad
Q. Who doesn't struggle with isolation, as far as we know?
Miss Neely
Dad
Barry
Leigh
Q. Which of these is not part of Leigh's coming of age story?
He learns to write about his thoughts and feelings.
He gets more realistic about his dad.
He solves problems on his own.
He's happy staying in his house alone.