dave packer
what is dave's last name?
packer
what sport does lynsey play?
soccer
what subject does mr. burton teach?
english
what grade are they in?
fifth grade
what is the name of the school they go to?
Laketon Elementary School
who inspired dave to not talk?
gandhi
who was lynsey's history presentation partner?
dave
who is mrs. hiatt?
the principal
who were the leaders of the contest?
dave and lynsey
what is a theme in this book?
silence, manners, relationships
what did dave do to get out of the history presentation?
cough
what makes lynsey and the girls want to join the no talking contest against the boys?
dave insulted lynsey and said her head would explode if she couldn't talk
what subject teacher hates the no talking?
math, science, music
who won the contest?
it was a tie
who would have won if lynsey didn't purposely make it a tie?
the girls
what did dave do at lunch to mrs. hiatt near the end of the book?
yell, stand up for himself
did lynsey change at the end of the book?
yes
what subject teachers like the no talking contest?
english, gym
why do you think lynsey purposely made the contest a tie, even though the girls would have won?
she realized boys aren't so bad, she thought the lessons from this contest were more important than the actual winner, she appreciated the contest
does dave make a change in school with the no talking contest? how?
yes, because he stands up against the principal and shares his beliefs. then the whole school started the no talking contest. the boys and girls became better friends
what did lynsey do right before the end of the contest?
say a good speech to match the word count with the boys and tie
who is Mrs. Marlow?
science teacher