Characters and Actions
Why did Zak want to check the time?
Zak wanted to check the time because he didn't have a watch and his cell phone was in his bag.
Why did Zak become curious about the small door under the desk?
Because he wondered what was behind it.
How did Zak end up in a different classroom and time period?
Zak ended up in a different classroom and time period when he crawled through the passage behind the small door.
Who is Edward, and how did he interact with Zak?
Edward is a boy Zak met in the past classroom. He wanted to write about the Aztecs and welcomed Zak to sit with him.
What did Zak learn from his experience during lunchtime?
Zak learned that history can be interesting and insightful after his experience during lunchtime.
Who is Mr. Cunningham, and what subject does he teach?
Mr. Cunningham is a teacher who teaches history.
What did Zak discover when he pushed open the small door?
When Zak pushed open the small door, he discovered a passage that led to a different classroom in a different time period.
Can you describe the differences between Zak's modern classroom and the classroom he entered?
The differences between Zak's modern classroom and the classroom he entered included the presence of a chalkboard, ink pens, and big dictionaries.
Why did the other boy think Edward was talking to an imaginary friend?
Another boy thought Edward was talking to an imaginary friend when he spoke to Zak from the future.
Why did Zak apologize to Mr. Cunningham?
Zak apologized to Mr. Cunningham for misbehaving in class and using his phone.
What did Zak find under the desk?
Zak found a small door under the desk.
How did the classroom Zak entered differ from his usual classroom?
The classroom Zak entered had a chalkboard and chalk instead of a laptop and whiteboard. The children used ink pens and big dictionaries.
What evidence made Zak realize he had traveled back in time?
Zak realized he had traveled back in time when he saw the old-fashioned classroom setup and no modern technology.
How did Zak try to help Edward, and what happened as a result?
Zak tried to help Edward by picking up his fallen cap, but he was knocked over by other boys in the process.
How did Zak's view of history change after his experience?
Zak's view of history changed as he discovered the intriguing aspects of the Aztecs through Edward's encyclopedia.
How did Zak react when he was caught using his cell phone in class?
Zak was nervous
What topic did Edward want to write about, and why was he excited about it?
Edward wanted to write about the Aztecs, and he was excited about it because he loved history.
How did Zak's actions in the past affect the present he returned to?
Zak started to like history
How did Mr. Cunningham remember his childhood friend connect to Zak?
Mr. Cunningham remember that he had a childhood friend named Zak
What lesson about the past did Zak realize through his meeting with Mr. Cunningham?
Zak learned the importance of learning the past