Citing Evidence
100: What line in the text shows the protagonist's disappointment about Mr. Peggler being the substitute?
A) "I could tell that the rest of the kids were ready."
B) "Oh no, not Mr. Peggler."
C) "We always go to the Hall of Mammals."
D) "This is going to ruin the trip."
B) "Oh no, not Mr. Peggler."
100: What is the best topic for the central theme of the story as it relates to the class trip?
A) The importance of friendship.
B) The conflict between authority and student desires.
C) The excitement of new experiences.
D) The significance of school trips.
B) The conflict between authority and student desires.
100: Summarize the main conflict that occurs at the beginning of the class trip.
A) The students love the planetarium show.
B) Mr. Peggler leads the class to the museum.
C) The students become wolves during the show.
D) The trip is cancelled.
B) Mr. Peggler leads the class to the museum.
100: What does "groaned" imply about the protagonist's feelings towards Mr. Peggler?
A) Hopeful
B) Annoyed
C) Excited
D) Confused
B) Annoyed
100: Who is the main character in the story?
A) Mr. Peggler
B) Dale
C) The unnamed narrator
D) Ms. Howell
C) The unnamed narrator
200: Provide a quote that illustrates how the students feel about the class trip.
A) "This is wonderful."
B) "Isn't that wonderful?"
C) "Everyone was full of energy."
D) "I guess good substitutes are hard to find."
C) "Everyone was full of energy."
200: How does the theme of expectation versus reality play out in this story?
A) There is danger in your expectations.
B) Mr. Peggler's actions disappoint the students.
C) The students enjoy the museum.
D) The planetarium is a hit with everyone.
A) There is danger in your expectations.
200: Describe the protagonist's feelings before and after the trip to the planetarium.
A) Excited to see the stars, then scared.
B) Happy at first, then disappointed.
C) Nervous at first, then thrilled.
D) Indifferent throughout the trip.
C) Nervous at first, then thrilled.
200: Define the term "creatures of habit" in the context of the story.
A) Students who are adventurous.
B) Students who prefer familiar experiences.
C) Students who dislike routine.
D) Students who are lazy.
B) Students who prefer familiar experiences.
200: What is the name of the museum the class visits?
A) The Natural History Museum
B) The Center City Science Museum
C) The Planetarium
D) The Science Center
B) The Center City Science Museum
300: Which sentence demonstrates the main character's view of Mr. Peggler?
A) "He thought he was great with kids."
B) "He had no idea what we really liked."
C) "He was looking forward to it."
D) "I really think we should leave."
B) "He had no idea what we really liked.
300: Discuss how the theme topic of authority is portrayed through Mr. Peggler's character.
A) He is respected by the students.
B) He is clueless about what the students need.
C) He understands the students' needs.
D) He encourages students to try new things.
B) He is clueless about what the students need.
300: What is the climax of the story?
A) Mr. Peggler requires the students to go into the planetarium
B) The students are disapointed that they have a sub
C) The moon is shown in the planetarium and kids begin to change.
D) Mr. Peggler is eaten by the kids
The moon is shown in the planetarium and kids begin to change.
300: What does the phrase "a chill ran across my scalp" suggest about the protagonist's emotions?
A) He is excited.
B) He is uneasy.
C) He is angry.
D) He is indifferent.
B) He is uneasy.
300: Who is the teacher the students usually enjoy?
A) Mr. Peggler
B) Ms. Howell
C) Mr. Johnson
D) Ms. Smith
B) Ms. Howell
400: Identify a piece of evidence that shows the main character's excitement for the museum.
A) "I took a nap."
B) "I loved seeing the bunnies."
C) "This is perfect."
D) "I really think we should leave.''
B) "I loved seeing the bunnies."
400: What does the story suggest about the importance of understanding students' needs and characteristics?
A) It leads to successful trips.
B) It is irrelevant to teaching.
C) It creates conflict.
D) It stops you from trying new things.
A) It leads to successful trips.
400: Summarize Mr. Peggler's actions and their consequences during the trip.
A) He entertains the students and they have fun.
B) He leads them into trying something new and they rebel
C) He helps them learn about science and they end up liking it.
D) He encourages them to explore the planeterium and they complain.
B) He leads them into trying something new and they rebel
400: Why is the phrase "snarling, raging, howling monsters" significant in understanding the characters?
A) It shows their harmless nature.
B) It hints at their true identities.
C) It emphasizes their innocence.
D) It highlights their fear.
B) It hints at their true identities.
400: What is the name of the show the students see in the planetarium?
A) The Wonders of Space
B) Phases of the Moon
C) A Journey Through the Stars
D) The Solar System
B) Phases of the Moon
500: How does the author indicate the character’s reluctance to enter the planetarium?
A) "He shushed me."
B) "I shook my head."
C) "It's no good to get into a rut."
D) "This is wonderful."
B) "I shook my head."
500: How does the theme topic of transformation relate to the main character's secret?
A) It highlights the character's growth.
B) It reveals the consequences of secrets.
C) It shows the danger of change.
D) It emphasizes the fun of being a werewolf.
B) It reveals the consequences of secrets.
500: What is the story's resolution regarding the class trip?
A) The students enjoy the museum.
B) They never go to the planetarium again.
C) Mr. Peggler learns to be a better teacher.
D) The main character embraces their secret.
D) The main character embraces their secret.
500: What is the impact of using the word "phooey" to describe Dale's reaction?
A) It shows his enthusiasm.
B) It indicates his disdain.
C) It highlights his confusion.
D) It implies his agreement.
B) It indicates his disdain.
500: What secret do the students share about themselves by the end?
A) They are all afraid of the dark.
B) They are all werewolves.
C) They don't like science.
D) They love Mr. Peggler.
B) They are all werewolves.