Chapter 1
What grade is Jake in at the very beginning of the story?
4th Grade
Phil Willis
or
Willie
What did Mrs. Snavin ask Jake to do as soon as he walked into class Tuesday morning?
Help her fix the math program.
What was the game the students played in gym?
Dodgeball
muddle
To mess with something, or something not working
What did Jake do in Mrs. Snavin's class where he was patted on the head?
Helped her with the computer
or
Fixed a math program
How did Jake end up cleaning up his friend's mess?
Jake lost a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors
What was being presented at the assembly?
A story-telling performance
Where the students in art class painting or drawing?
Painting
expert
Someone who knows how to do something very well
What did Jake "do" in art class where he was patted on the head?
He "cleaned the paint brushes"
(but not really!)
Who came into the cafeteria to praise Jake for cleaning up?
Mrs. Karp (the principal)
How was Jake chosen to help act out the stories on stage?
Mrs. Snavin chose Jake and dragged him up on stage.
Based on the program Mrs. Snavin needed help with in class, what subject does she teach?
Math
reputation
You are recognized for doing something, whether it's good or bad
What happened to Jake when the class was playing dodgeball?
He was WHOMPED by dodgeballs over and over again.
Who was considered the "bad citizen"?
Willie
Why did Mrs. Karp call Jake back to the stage after the story-telling was over?
What was the sound word used when Jake was hit with a dodgeball?
WHOMP!
auditorium
An area where plays or concerts are held. It usually has many seats, bright lights, and a stage.
What was Jake named at the end of gym class?
Player of the Day
How did Jake get the nickname "Garbage Guy"?
He cleaned up Willie's garbage from the lunch table.
What was left on Jake's desk at the end of chapter 3?
The orange patrol belt
Who was the presenter for the story-telling assembly?
Miss Thumbelina
dopey
To act or say something dumb