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Who shows compassion toward Gary?
Joe
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Why did students call Gary, “Goon”?
They thought he was a class clown and a goof. His first name was Gary and his last name was Boone, so combined it was Goon.
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Why didn’t Gary take off his hat to say the Pledge of Allegiance?
He did not want to show what was under his hat.
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What do Angeline and Gary call Melissa Turbone?
Mr. Bone
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What is the challenge Gary's parents give him, and what is the reward?
He will not tell jokes out loud until the talent show. They will give him $100.
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Who is Gary’s girlfriend?
Angeline
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Why did Angeline call Gary before the talent show?
She wanted to tell him to quit the talent show because she had a feeling that something bad would happen.
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What is Abel’s job?
Garbage Truck Driver
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Which of the following is a theme of Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes? a) When you’re true to yourself, you can accomplish anything. b) It is important to make a joke out of everything. c) Being silly always wins the respect of others. d) Bullies always succeed in life.
a) When you’re true to yourself, you can accomplish anything.
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How were Angeline and her family important to Gary?
Angeline and her family were important to Gary because they were friendly to him. They spent time with him, liked Gary for who he was, and encouraged his joke-telling.
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How does Gary feel about Angeline?
He cares for her and values their friendship
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Why didn’t Gary take off his hat to say the Pledge of Allegiance?
He did not want to show what was under his hat.
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At the beginning of the book, how did Gary react when Matt Hughes calls him an “idiot”?
He says "thank you."
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Why does Gary wish his parents could be more like Abel & Melissa?
They would listen to his jokes.
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According to his parents, why What does Gary think is the way to be successful or make people like him?
to tell jokes
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Fred joked twice about always having to be first. Explain this joke.
Fred was first to perform in the talent show and his last name is Furst, so he is always first.
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How has his parents’ opinion of Gary changed since the beginning of the book?
They are proud of him and encouraging his joke telling.
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According to comedians, what is the most important factor in telling a joke?
timing
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What disappoints Angeline about the talent show?
She can’t be there
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Why did Gary look at his parents in disbelief after the talent show?
They were acting very unlike themselves, praised his routine, and congratulated him.
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What does Angeline say when she is frustrated?
“Bird Feathers!”
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What does Melissa say is Gary’s flaw-what does he not do?
He doesn’t finish what he starts.
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What effect does Mrs. Snitzberry have on Gary?
Mrs. Snitzberry helps Gary regain his confidence in himself and decide to perform in the talent show.
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What did Joe mean when he said that he thinks that Gary has just been “sandbagging” everyone all along?
Gary was pretending that he could not catch the ball.
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What did Gary think the boys thought of him when they sent him to Julie Rose’s house?
They didn’t like him and made a fool out of him.
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