Characters
Who is the person in Ms. Babbitt's class that is Beany’s partner in the science fair, and is good at science?
Kevin
On the day of the Science Fair, Beany is in her house. What room is she in?
In her bedroom, thinking about the Science Fair and feeling worried.
Who is a student in Ms. Babbitt’s third grade class that does not like science?
Beany
What are Beany’s emotions at the beginning of the story?
Worried, anxious, nervous
Answer: Mrs. Babbit's class
Question: Whose class is having a Science Fair?
On the morning of the science fair, Beany woke up early, before the alarm went off and hugged who?
Her stuffed animal Jingle Bell
How does Beany get to school on the day of the Science Fair?
She rides the bus.
What does Kevin tell Beany when she is worried that they can’t compete with all of the fancy props?
Kevin says, “All we need is good science.”
What does Beany and Kevan receive at the end of the story that makes them feel accomplished?
A certificate
Answer: Gases, solids, and liquids get bigger when heated.
Question: What was Beany and Kevin's project about?
On the bus Beany noticed that ________ and ________ were dressed alike.
Carol Ann and Stacy
Where does the Science Fair take place?
In the gym at the school.
Why did Kevin tell Beany that they, “did a good job,” after they finished presenting their project?
Beany was worried about how the judges reacted to their project.
How does Beany change from the beginning of the story, to the end?
She starts out nervous, and then she ends up believing in herself.
Answer: Beany started biting her nails and her knees got wobbly. She felt nervous.
Question: How did Beany feel when the judges came up to her and Kevin’s table?
Who announced that Kevin and Beany won first place?
Mr. Shanner
Whose point of view is this story told in? (Who is telling this story?)
Beany.
What are the problems that Beany reports back to Kevin about their project after looking at the other projects?
Beany tells Kevin they need streamers, a cool table cloth, bubbles, and balloons.
Which main character stayed consistent with their emotions throughout the story?
Kevin
Answer: Beany feels this way
Question: Who is worried about not getting a good grade in their science experiment?
Who chipped their tooth eating rock candy?
Boomer's mom
When they are in the gym, the judges announce the winner of the Science Fair. Why doesn't Beany hear him?
She is reciting the 7 times table in her head. She does't think their project is good enough and she is trying to keep from crying when the first place names are called.
Beany and Kevin win 1st place at the Science Fair.
Answer: Beany walks around the gym looking at all of the other projects. She is nervous and doesn't think her project is good enough. She is comparing her project with everyone else's.
Question: Where does Beany go after she and Kevin set up their Science Fair project, and what is she feeling?