Chapter 5 – Howdy, Pardner!
What silly dance do the students have to do in gym class?
Chicken Dance
What secret does the class learn about Miss Small's past career?
That she was in the circus / a performer.
What colorful objects does Miss Small give the students to practice juggling?
Scarves
What fruit does Andrea juggle to surprise Miss Daisy on Monday morning?
Apples
Why does A.J. tell Miss Daisy his tummy has a headache?
Because he wants an excuse to escape gym class.
Besides square dancing, what move do the kids practice on the floor mats?
Somersaults.
What does A.J. think Miss Small might actually be because she is so tall?
An alien freak.
Exactly how many colorful scarves does each student receive?
Three.
Which playground equipment is the safe "home base" for the game?
The swings
Why does Andrea practice juggling at home when the boys refuse to do it?
Because she wants to please the teacher / be the best.
A.J. complains that they only ever balance these lightweight things on their noses.
Feathers.
According to Ryan, why is it good to be tall when it rains?
You know it is raining before anyone else.
Miss Small says juggling helps improve this physical coordination skill.
Eye-hand coordination.
What do the children shout when they finish counting to twelve o'clock?
Midnight
Why is a large tree a dangerous hiding spot for an adult like Miss Small?
Because adults are heavy and tree branches can break.
How do the boys feel about Miss Small's dance activities?
Angry / bored (they shout "Boo!").
What everyday task does Michael say is very hard for unusually tall people to do?
Tie their shoes.
Where does A.J.’s second scarf land on his very first try?
On his head.
Where do the tired children sit to talk after they cannot find Miss Small?
Under the shade of a tree.
Look at Emily's story about her dad hiding on the couch. Was her dad really playing hide-and-seek?
No, he was just being lazy and watching football.
Who is the student that gets to be the line leader on the way to gym class?
Emily
What name does Andrea call the boys when she hears them talking about shoes?
Dumbheads.
What paper award does Andrea get that proves she is an expert juggler?
Certificate.
Where was Miss Small actually hiding before she crashed down?
Up in a tree (on a big branch)
If you were the line leader when Miss Small fell from the tree, what would be the best thing to do next?
Run to get another adult teacher / check if she is hurt.