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This worksheet is based on Chapter One – "Birthday Present" from the book *Indian in the Cupboard* by Lynne Reid Banks. Below are the answers to each question, written in complete sentences as requested. These answers are based on the events and details described in the first chapter of the novel.
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1. How did Omri feel when Patrick gave him a plastic figure for his birthday?
Omri felt disappointed because he didn't like plastic figures and thought they were boring.
2. Why hadn’t Patrick wanted to keep the toy for himself?
Patrick didn’t want to keep the toy because it was a small plastic Indian figure that he didn’t think was cool or interesting.
3. What had happened to some of the plastic figures which Omri had left in the garden?
Some of the plastic figures had been broken or damaged by the weather and animals.
4. What presents did Omri receive for his birthday?
Omri received a plastic Indian figure, a magic cupboard, a key, and other small toys from Patrick and his family.
5. Where did Gillon find the cupboard?
Gillon found the cupboard in the attic of the old house where she was staying with her grandmother.
6. What did the cupboard look like?
The cupboard was an old, wooden, antique-looking cabinet with a strange lock and a keyhole that only fit a specific key.
7. What did Gillon suggest that Omri might keep in his cupboard?
Gillon suggested that Omri could keep things like toys, books, or special items in his cupboard.
8. What had Omri wished for when he cut his birthday cake?
Omri wished that the plastic Indian figure would come to life.
9. What was the story behind the key which fit the lock?
The key was old and mysterious, and it was said to have belonged to someone who once lived in the house and used the cupboard for magical purposes.
10. How did Omri feel when he woke up and heard a noise coming from the cupboard?
Omri felt scared and curious when he heard the noise, wondering if something unusual had happened.
11. How big was the Indian’s knife?
The Indian’s knife was about the size of a real knife but very sharp and made of metal.
12. How tall was the Indian?
The Indian was about the height of a dollar coin, which means he was very small—only a few inches tall.
13. Why didn’t Omri tell his family about the Indian?
Omri didn’t tell his family because he thought they wouldn’t believe him and might take the Indian away or think he was crazy.
14. Describe the feather in the Indian’s headband.
The feather was long, black, and shiny, with a white tip, and it stood straight up on the Indian’s headband.
15. What made Omri quickly close and lock the cupboard?
Omri closed and locked the cupboard quickly because he saw the Indian moving and realized he was alive, which frightened him.
16. Who do you think will be the first person Omri will tell about his Indian?
Omri will probably tell Patrick first because Patrick gave him the toy and is his best friend.
17. Who would you tell if you had a magic cupboard, and why?
I would tell my best friend because I trust them and would want to share the amazing experience with someone I care about.
18. Draw a vertical line on your paper the same height as the Indian. Now try to draw a picture of him to scale. Draw round a dollar coin next to your Indian to show how tiny he really is.
*(This is a drawing activity. Students should draw a short vertical line (about 1 inch) to represent the Indian's height, then sketch the Indian next to it. They should trace around a dollar coin nearby to show how small he is compared to everyday objects.)*
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✔ Note: The answers above are based on the content of Chapter One of *Indian in the Cupboard*. For students, this worksheet helps reinforce comprehension, vocabulary, and imagination through both written responses and creative drawing.
Let me know if you'd like help creating a printable version or additional questions!
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1. How did Omri feel when Patrick gave him a plastic figure for his birthday?
Omri felt disappointed because he didn't like plastic figures and thought they were boring.
2. Why hadn’t Patrick wanted to keep the toy for himself?
Patrick didn’t want to keep the toy because it was a small plastic Indian figure that he didn’t think was cool or interesting.
3. What had happened to some of the plastic figures which Omri had left in the garden?
Some of the plastic figures had been broken or damaged by the weather and animals.
4. What presents did Omri receive for his birthday?
Omri received a plastic Indian figure, a magic cupboard, a key, and other small toys from Patrick and his family.
5. Where did Gillon find the cupboard?
Gillon found the cupboard in the attic of the old house where she was staying with her grandmother.
6. What did the cupboard look like?
The cupboard was an old, wooden, antique-looking cabinet with a strange lock and a keyhole that only fit a specific key.
7. What did Gillon suggest that Omri might keep in his cupboard?
Gillon suggested that Omri could keep things like toys, books, or special items in his cupboard.
8. What had Omri wished for when he cut his birthday cake?
Omri wished that the plastic Indian figure would come to life.
9. What was the story behind the key which fit the lock?
The key was old and mysterious, and it was said to have belonged to someone who once lived in the house and used the cupboard for magical purposes.
10. How did Omri feel when he woke up and heard a noise coming from the cupboard?
Omri felt scared and curious when he heard the noise, wondering if something unusual had happened.
11. How big was the Indian’s knife?
The Indian’s knife was about the size of a real knife but very sharp and made of metal.
12. How tall was the Indian?
The Indian was about the height of a dollar coin, which means he was very small—only a few inches tall.
13. Why didn’t Omri tell his family about the Indian?
Omri didn’t tell his family because he thought they wouldn’t believe him and might take the Indian away or think he was crazy.
14. Describe the feather in the Indian’s headband.
The feather was long, black, and shiny, with a white tip, and it stood straight up on the Indian’s headband.
15. What made Omri quickly close and lock the cupboard?
Omri closed and locked the cupboard quickly because he saw the Indian moving and realized he was alive, which frightened him.
16. Who do you think will be the first person Omri will tell about his Indian?
Omri will probably tell Patrick first because Patrick gave him the toy and is his best friend.
17. Who would you tell if you had a magic cupboard, and why?
I would tell my best friend because I trust them and would want to share the amazing experience with someone I care about.
18. Draw a vertical line on your paper the same height as the Indian. Now try to draw a picture of him to scale. Draw round a dollar coin next to your Indian to show how tiny he really is.
*(This is a drawing activity. Students should draw a short vertical line (about 1 inch) to represent the Indian's height, then sketch the Indian next to it. They should trace around a dollar coin nearby to show how small he is compared to everyday objects.)*
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✔ Note: The answers above are based on the content of Chapter One of *Indian in the Cupboard*. For students, this worksheet helps reinforce comprehension, vocabulary, and imagination through both written responses and creative drawing.
Let me know if you'd like help creating a printable version or additional questions!
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