Ch 18
Why does Kiana lie to her dad when he asks her about puffy tails?
She wants to stay in SCS8 and she thinks he will move her if he knew it wasn't a challenging class.
What is the rumor going around about Miss Fountain and Jake Terranova?
They are dating.
What is motivating Barnstorm to learn?
He is competitive, and is obsessed with getting the most bunny tails
Why was Kiana's science test not counted?
The school found out she wasn't registered there
Why was Mr. Kermit mad at Emma when he found out the kids joined the science fair? (Answer 2 of the 3 possible)
1. Because they weren't supposed to find out that he was getting fired
2. Because he was worried that they blamed themselves, and he was proud of them
3. Because he doesn't think they can win, and he doesn't want them to feel worse
Who is Vladimir (the lizard's) favorite person?
Aldo
What special talent becomes obvious as Parker hangs out with Jake Terranova?
He is so smart! He is a NATURAL at repairing cars!
Why doesn't Kiana have the most bunny tails?
She keeps trading them in for pizza parties for the whole class and giving them to Aldo to pay off his negative balance!
In chapter 26, the reader gets some of the BEST proof that Mr. Kermit has changed. (Answer at least 2 of the 3 for full points)
1. He can't wait to get into the classroom.
2. Even the name "Jake Terranova" doesn't sour him the way it used to.
3. The Unteachables aren't unteachable anymore. They helped him believe in himself again.
Did The Unteachables win the science fair?
No. They came in second
Who is the first person to encourage the SCS8 kids to enter the science fair?
Miss Fountain
How do the Unteachables feel about Jake Terranova?
They love him. He takes an interest in all of them and chats with them.
Dr. Thaddeus tells Ms. Vargas that he plans on trying to fire Mr. Kermit so that he can't get his retirement. What is the one thing that can stop him?
The Unteachables need to score higher on their science tests than they did last year.
When Ms. Vargas tells Mr. Kermit about Kiana not being registered, what other shocking news does she tell him?
That he is being fired
Surprisingly, who is the one person who listens to the Unteachables talk about their sadness and disappointment that Mr. Kermit got fired and they couldn't help?
The sub, Dawn of the Dead
Where do the students of SCS8 go for a field trip?
When Mr/. Kermit's car broke down, and Jake offered to have his dealership fix it for free, Mr. Kermit said, "No." Why?
He didn't want to "owe" Jake anything because he was still angry with him.
Why does Kiana feel guilty at the end of chapter 23?
She is keeping the fact that she is going back to LA a secret from her friends.
Who blames themselves the most for Mr. Kermit getting fired?
Kiana - She thinks that id she was registered her test would have counted
Christina Vargas tells Kermit he is not fired! What saved his job?
An article all about what a great teacher he is
What do the first-place winners of the science fair get as a prize?
An extra 10% added to their grades on the state science assessment.
“What’s up with that kid? He’s got a lot of mechanical ability. But ask him to read the name off a part, and it comes out pure gobbledygook.” Who is this passage referring to (who is the person talking about)?
Parker
Why is Barnstorm upset when he misses the bus?
He is afraid to miss the science test he studied so hard for.
What did Parker tell everyone he appreciated about Kermit?
That everyone thought he was stupid before Mr. Kermit and that he was the only one to try to help
How did the article that saved Mr. Kermit's job come to be written?
The sub, Dawn of the Dead (Beatrice Landsman) was impressed by how much the kids loved Kermit. She had her son write the article.
What happens to Elaine during the field trip to Terranova Motors? What trouble does it cause Jake?
She chokes on a cookie, and when Barnstorm smacks her on the back, she coughs it up into the engine of a car.
How did Jake know that Mr. Kermit was still dealing with trouble as a result of the cheating scandal?
Emma showed him the article about the Vuvuzelas, which talked about Mr. Kermit and the scandal.
When Barnstorm gets to school on the day of the science exam, he discovers something that makes him VERY angry. What is it?
Mateo is being picked on by some of his old teammates
What did Barnstorm tell everyone he appreciated about Kermit?
That the school only cared about the touchdowns he could make, not about him
Does Mr. Kermit finally get to take his early retirement?
Yes! Only now, he doesn't want it! He wants to stay with the Unteachables
How does Mr. Kermit feel about Jake Terranova NOW?
He tolerates him, but he has NOT forgiven him and doesn't want anything from him.
How does Jake feel about the cheating scandal and Mr. Kermit?
He feels badly about what he did and would do anything to make it up to Kermit.
Faulkner and Karnosky aren't afraid of Barnstorm, and they do not back down from picking on Mateo. What changes their mind and sends them running?
Elaine showed up with the rest of the Unteachables. They are scared of her.
How will it help Kermit if the kids win the science fair?
The winners get +10 points added to their science test scores
How does Aldo earn his first bunny tail?
By becoming upset after reading a book, he shows he understood the story AND showed EMPATHY for the characters!
How do the kids of SCS8 feel about Jake Terranova?
They all like him and really loved their trip to Terranova Motors.
How does Mr. Kermit show that he is devoted to helping Parker with his reading?
He buys a whole stack of anagram puzzle books,
he drives out to the Elias farm to give the books to Parker and talk to Mr. and Mrs. Elias,
he makes sure that Parker gets a reading specialist,
What did the Unteachables learn about Elaine when she seemed confused that Faulkner and Karnosky were scared of her.
That everything everyone says that she has done is nothing more than rumors
What project do the kids decide to take on for the science fair?
They decide to fix the Coco Nerd
Kiana's mom has become a recognized actress. She can now bring Kiana with her on set. What does Kiana decide to do?
She has decided to live with her dad to stay in Greenwich!