Chapter 13
Why did Stacy and Mike fake a fight in front of Mr. Smith?
Stacy and Mike were trying to ruin their reputation of being the best behaved kids in class to avoid getting kidnapped by Mr. Smith.
What job did Susan and Peter give Duncan at Mr. Smith's house?
Duncan was told to be the lookout while Susan and Peter went inside Mr. Smith's house.
Where did Susan and Peter find Duncan screaming? Why was he screaming?
In front of Broxholm's communicator. He was looking at an alien!
What did Susan ask Mr. Smith during their meeting?
Susan asked Mr. Smith what he was doing at the school, and on Earth.
Susan went home scared that an alien would grab her. Instead, someone scared her. Who was it?
Peter jumped out of the bushes while Susan biked home.
Why did Stacy ask Peter about Susan's fake faint?
She wanted to confirm Susan was trying to unmask the alien teacher and Peter is the only person who never tells lies.
"You're the one who's going to land in hot water."
What does it mean to land in hot water?
To land in hot water means to land in a situation of difficulty or trouble.
How did Susan get Duncan to stop?
Susan flipped a switch and turned the communicator off.
Did Mr. Smith know that Susan had entered his house more than once? How do you know?
Where was Duncan hiding?
Duncan was hiding in Peter's closet.
What does "white lie" mean?
A white lie is a harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
What were the reasons why Susan wanted see Ms. Schwartz again?
Susan wanted to take pictures of Ms. Schwartz in the force field, make sure she was okay, and ask her for some advice.
Who was the first person Susan saw when she got back to school from her mission with Duncan and Peter? What did Susan do to avoid trouble?
Mr. Bamwick, the band teacher. Susan started to cry.
Why do you think Mr. Smith was speaking vaguely to Susan during their meeting?
Explain.
Why was Susan’s special session with Mr. Bamwick a disaster?
She was worried Mr. Smith would kidnap her and her friends the day of the concert.
"But then I remembered the way Duncan had tormented Peter for the last six years. I decided I couldn't blame Peter if he wanted to get a little of his own back while he could."
What does the word torment most likely mean?
"Torment" means to tease a person or animal persistently; to cause anguish.
"He did it kind of belligerently, but he was holding up his hands with the palms out to show that he meant peace."
What does the word belligerently most likely mean?
Belligerently means argumentative or aggressive.
Who did Mr. Smith ask to stay after school hours?
Mr. Smith asked Susan to stay with him when school was over. He asked Susan never to go to his house again.
What did Mr. Smith explain to Susan about his purpose on Earth?
Mr. Smith explained that he was there on an educational mission to avoid terrible things happening in the universe.
Why did Peter spare Duncan instead of teasing him?
He didn't want to take advantage of Duncan, who was terrified.
"'Yuck! Yuck! Yuck! Yuck! Don't take that personally.'"
Which part of speech is Yuck! as used above?
"Yuck" is an interjection.
How much time did Susan have to go to Mr. Smith's house and get back to the school?
Susan had forty minutes to go to Mr. Smith's house and get back to the school.
Where did Peter take Duncan and why?
Peter took Duncan in for a couple of days at his house, where no one would think to look for him.
What object did Mr. Smith crush in his hands?
A Rockets and Flags book.
Prediction: What do you think was Peter's alternate plan?
Explain.