🧑 Characters
Who comes to the classroom as the substitute teacher?
A. Mr. Keith
B. Mr. Creacher
C. Mr. Chris
D. Mr. Kylie
B. Mr. Creacher
What is Mr. Creacher's role in the classroom?
A. Principal
B. Substitute teacher
C. School counselor
D. Librarian
B. Substitute teacher
What type of animal is Kate's escaped pet?
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Monkey
D. Rabbit
C. Monkey
What does “havoc” mean?
A. A situation where there is much destruction
B. A small, harmless joke
C. Something owed to another person
D. An accurate measurement
A. A situation where there is much destruction
What type of story is Substitute Creacher?
A. A realistic sports story.
B. A humorous story with fantasy and unusual events.
C. A nonfiction science book.
D. A historical biography.
B. A humorous story with fantasy and unusual events.
Which character is known for having a habit involving glue?
A. Sara
B. Kate
C. Keith
D. Chris
C. Keith
What happens when Kate's pet monkey gets loose?
A. It falls asleep.
B. It escapes into the cafeteria and causes havoc.
C. It runs home.
D. It hides in a classroom desk.
B. It escapes into the cafeteria and causes havoc.
What does Kylie draw?
A. A dragon
B. A dinosaur
C. A castle
D. A robot
A. A dragon
Which word means to annoy or pester someone?
A. Enliven
B. Torment
C. Snicker
D. Lurch
B. Torment
Why might the students feel surprised by Mr. Creacher?
A. He is not an ordinary substitute teacher.
B. He gives everyone extra recess.
C. He cancels school.
D. He takes the class on vacation.
A. He is not an ordinary substitute teacher.
Which student creates a drawing of a dragon that seems to have something magical about it?
A. Kylie
B. Sara
C. Kate
D. Keith
A. Kylie
What unusual thing is connected to Kylie's dragon drawing?
A. It appears to have magical qualities.
B. It turns into a school bus.
C. It disappears forever.
D. It becomes a photograph.
A. It appears to have magical qualities.
Where does Kate's escaped monkey cause trouble?
A. The playground
B. The library
C. The cafeteria
D. The gymnasium
C. The cafeteria
If someone's clothes are old and torn, which word describes them?
A. Windswept
B. Tattered
C. Precisely
D. Impish
B. Tattered
What does the story encourage readers to remember about people who seem different?
A. Always avoid them.
B. Make assumptions before getting to know them.
C. Do not judge someone based only on appearances or first impressions.
D. Never talk to new people.
C. Do not judge someone based only on appearances or first impressions.
Which character's pet causes chaos after escaping?
A. Sara
B. Kate
C. Kylie
D. Chris
B. Kate
Which combination of events makes the classroom experience especially unusual?
A. A spelling test and a fire drill.
B. Keith's glue habit, a magical-looking dragon drawing, and an escaped monkey.
C. A school field trip and a basketball game.
D. A birthday party and a snowstorm.
B. Keith's glue habit, a magical-looking dragon drawing, and an escaped monkey.
Which classroom detail is associated with Sara?
A. Her desk
B. Her pet turtle
C. Her basketball
D. Her science experiment
A. Her desk
What does “grave” mean?
A. Extremely windy
B. Old and torn
C. Very serious; causing serious thought
D. Playful and mischievous
C. Very serious; causing serious thought
Which statement best describes how the unusual events affect the story?
A. They make the story more mysterious, surprising, and entertaining.
B. They make the story a nonfiction report.
C. They prevent the characters from interacting.
D. They make the story about a regular school day.
A. They make the story more mysterious, surprising, and entertaining.
Which student is associated with a costume and strange changes connected to a gnome's curse?
A. Keith
B. Sara
C. Chris
D. Kylie
C. Chris
What makes Chris's situation different from an ordinary classroom problem?
A. He forgets his homework.
B. He is dealing with strange changes associated with a gnome's curse.
C. He gets sent to the principal.
D. He loses his lunch money.
B. He is dealing with strange changes associated with a gnome's curse.
Which of the following best describes the collection of unusual things happening in the classroom?
A. Everything goes according to the regular school schedule.
B. Ordinary classroom activities become mixed with strange and unexpected events.
C. The students spend the entire day taking tests.
D. The classroom becomes completely empty.
B. Ordinary classroom activities become mixed with strange and unexpected events.
What does “plot” mean in the vocabulary list?
A. To move unsteadily
B. To make something more interesting
C. To plan a secret that could cause harm
D. To laugh disrespectfully
C. To plan a secret that could cause harm
Which is the BEST central message readers can take away from the story?
A. Everyone should behave exactly the same way.
B. First impressions can be misleading, and being different does not automatically make someone bad.
C. School is always dangerous.
D. Strange things should never be explored.
B. First impressions can be misleading, and being different does not automatically make someone bad.