Read the Children's eBook 'Backyard Cricket', then answer the following questions in full sentences.

1  Who are the main characters in this story?

2  What are the children using for the wicket?

3  Who is fielding where the sun meets the shade?

4  Who is the keeper?

5  Who is at the crease? What does this mean?

6  Who is pegging washing?

7  Who is running in and bowling?

8  What is Bluey?

9  Why is bluey referred to as a 'thieving dog'?

10 Who gets hit in the nose and what sound does it make?

11 What are the 'covers' in this story? What are the 'covers' in a cricket game?

12 Why does Jenny get a turn to bat?

13 What does Jenny do when she bats?

14 Why do you think the boys make her lose her turn?

15 What does HOWZAT signal when the boys yell it out?

16 What are the slips?

17 Where does the ball end up when Jacko misses a catch?

18 What words are used to make you think that the afternoon is hot and humid?

19 What is mean by 'the second test'?

20 Why are the children 'safe and sound beneath the Mango Tree'?