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What does "broke into a sweat" mean in The Cheese Touch?
to suddenly start sweating often because you are nervous or afraid
Who is the teacher of Room 301?
Ms. Petosa
What does August eat for lunch on his first day of school?
A cheese sandwich, graham crackers, and a juice box. His mom packed it for him.
What does "my face was contagious" mean in Wake Me Up When September Ends?
It's like if they touch me, they will have a same face as me.
What is August's homeroom number?
301
According to the Summer Table rules, what kinds of names can sit there? List three names.
Reid -- sounds like reed
Julian -- comes from July
Jack -- Jack will go to the beach.
What does "make an exception" mean in The Summer Table?
If someone's name has nothing to do with "summer" but he wants to sit at the table, it's ok.
What is Julian dressed up as in Halloween? What does he look like?
Darth Sidious. His face is shrunken, like old rubber.
In the chapter “The Cheese Touch,” what happens when Tristan accidentally touches August in science class?
Tristan pulls his hand away very fast and drops his experiment on the floor. He doesn’t care about the mess—he just wants to wash his hands as quickly as possible.
What does "aversion" mean in school pictures?
a strong feeling of disliking someone or something very much
Why does Summer look like her name?
Because she had a tan, and her eyes were green like a leaf.
What does August do or say that shows he is a good friend to Summer?
When Summer tells him she wants to dress as a unicorn for Halloween but worries it’s “too dorky,” August says, “You should do it. Who cares what other people think, right?” This shows he supports her and wants her to be herself.
Why does August's mom say "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" in Apples?
It means a child usually acts or looks very similar to their parents. Julian's mom does not reply to the message, just like how Julian is not very nice.
Based on the precepts Mr. Browne chooses and how he teaches them in class, what do you think he wants his students to learn?
to be a good person
Mr. Browne’s October precept is “Your deeds are your monuments.” In Part One, August does several kind and thoughtful things. Can you name one example?
For example, he invites everyone to his birthday party—even Julian, who was mean to him. This shows he is kind and forgiving. He also thinks deeply about Mr. Browne’s precept and writes a thoughtful essay. These deeds show he is smart and has a good heart.