Characters
Mr. Kermit's former student who had a big impact on his career?
Jake Terranova
"I love the sound of the pickup truck makes when the motor roars to life. It’s even cooler now, with that little muffler problem, but that’s only last until Mom and Dad save up the money to get it fixed."
Parker Elias
Why doesn’t Kiana’s stepmom register Kiana for school in Greenwich?
Chauncey gets sick.
Which vocab word matches this definition:
To cry noisily and uncontrollably
Sob
What event causes Mr. Kermit’s students to view him in a new light?
He argues Barnstorm should be included in the rally even though he is injured.
Has a mean reputation that keeps students far away out of fear
Elaine
"At Greenwich Middle School, everybody knows two things about me: 1) When I want something, nothing stands in my way, and 2) I don’t like coconut."
Aldo Braff
How does Mr. Kermit feel about his colleagues?
A. They are very supportive of him.
B. They were not supportive of him when he was going through a difficult time in his career.
C. They are all trying to impress Dr. Thaddeus.
D. They don’t trust or care about the Unteachables.
B. They were not supportive of him when he was going through a difficult time in his career.
Which vocab word matches this definition:
To avoid something
Evasive
What statement BEST describes how Miss Fountain organizes her classroom?
A. Her classroom is a neat and orderly room with little decoration.
B. Her classroom looks like an overgrown kindergarten room.
C. Her classroom is a bright and cheerful place for seventh graders to learn.
D. Her classroom looks like a library.
B. Her classroom looks like an overgrown kindergarten room.
Has reading problems and a provisional license
Parker Elias
"When I get really bored-which is every day. I match people I know with characters from TV and movies."
Mateo Hendrickson
What is the Toilet Bowl?
Mr. Kermit's coffee mug
Which vocab word matches this definition:
To trick someone into believing something
Bluff
Mr. Kermit argues with the administration about spirit week. Why?
He thinks the Unteachables should be allowed to participate
Sleeps during class and loves to draw doodles.
Rahim
"Already, those South African air horns from Hades have begun to sound in the halls. Once the Motherlode is passed out, the noise will be beyond imagination."
Mr. Kermit
What does Mr. Kermit do while he avoids teaching the Unteachables?
Crossword puzzles
Which vocab word matches this definition:
The desire to cause pain, injury, or distress
Malice
How does the Unteachables suspension mark a turning point in the novel?
Mr. Kermit begins to teach after the suspension.
Has red hair and can't control his anger.
Aldo Braff
"Still, I can’t help wondering how the others would react if they knew the truth about me. It makes me uneasy. I can’t get past the guilty feeling that I’m keeping a secret from my friends."
Kiana Roubini
Why does Mr. Kermit keep his 1992 Chrysler Concorde?
It reminds him of his old life with Fiona
Which vocab word matches this definition:
Great enjoyment
Relish
Who is the first person to encourage SCS-8 to participate in the district science fair?
Emma Fountain