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100

What would you do if a classmate bumped into you in the lunch line?


Ignore it

Express that it's fine, you know that it was an accident.

100

When she went out with her friends, Molly was tired of being the caboose.  What does this mean?

She wanted to be the leader.

100

What would you do if your sister was chewing with her mouth open during breakfast?

Explain to her that it's not appropriate to chew with your mouth open.

Ask her nicely to stop.

100

The children ordered French Fries, but Dad, who wanted french fries, ordered a salad even though he didn't particularly like salad.  Why did he order a salad?

He was trying to eat healthier foods.

100

What would you do if you wanted to play soccer, but the field was very wet?

Find something else to do.

200

What would you do if you came home without the notes you needed to study for tomorrow's history test?

Call a friend.

Email the teacher and explain the situation.

200

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!

The shells of young people often disguise the pearls inside.  What does this mean?

Appearances sometimes cover up goodness inside.

200

What would you do if your mom caught you playing video games even though you were supposed to be sleeping?

Tell her you're sorry and go to sleep.


200

Mom had put a chocolate cake on the table to cool off.  When she called her son to get ready to go out, he had chocolate all over his hands and mouth.  What happened?

He ate the cake.

200

What would you do if it was "Take your child to work day," but you wanted to stay in bed?

Get up anyway, you don't want to let your parents down.

300

What would you do if you were waiting in the pick-up line outside, but your ride never came?

Tell the secretary or call home.

Go into the school and call home.

300

The teacher said, "As you look for errors in your partner's composition, I want your pencils to be sharp."  What did she mean?

They should not miss any errors.

300

What would you do if you noticed that a pipe under the bathroom sink was leaking?

Tell your parents right away, so they can call a plumber and get it fixed.

300

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!

Jan poured a glass of milk and went to turn on the TV. When she got back, the glass of milk was broken on the floor and her cat was licking it up.  What must have happened?

The cat knocked over the glass.

300

What would you do if you and your friends decided to go to a movie, but it was sold out?

Buy tickets for another movie or come back another day.

400

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!

What would you do if your teacher told you to stop talking in class, but you were not the one talking?

Wait until after class and explain what happened.

400

Juan, an average runner, found out that in his race, he would be competing against all the best runners in the city.  When he told Angie she said, "Aren't you the lucky one!"  What did Angie really mean?

She felt sorry for Juan that he had to race with all the best players.

400

What would you do if you woke up very late one morning, because your alarm clock did not go off?

Hurry up and get ready for school.


400

Three-year old Billy wanted to wear his dad's shoes, but when he tried them on, he was unhappy.  Why do you think he was unhappy?


The shoes were too big.

400

What would you do if you went to the post office to buy some stamps, and the stamp machine was out of order?

Go inside and purchase stamps from the clerk.


Go to Publix and buy stamps from the cashier.

500

What would you do if your teacher scolded the person sitting next to you for talking, but you were the one who was talking?

Apologize to the person sitting next to you and explain to the teacher what happened.

500

Grandpa said to his granddaughter, "You're the best memory in my scrapbook." What did he mean?

She was very special to him.

500

What would you do if you were getting ready for school and you noticed that your shirt had a funny smell?

Place it in the hamper and put on a different shirt.


500

Mom called Billy, who was outside, to come in.  When Billy sat down, Mom said, "you didn't wash your hands."  How did mom know? 

She came inside and sat down, but didn't wash them first.

500

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!

What would you do if someone cut in front of you at the checkout line? 

Nicely explain to them that there is a line.  If you're not in a rush, you can allow them to skip ahead of you.