Characters
Who is the main character?
Jake Drake
Where does most of the story take place?
Despres Elementary School
Why does Jake decide to start being bad at school?
So the teachers won't treat him differently
How does Jake feel when attention is on him?
Embarrassed
What gives Jake the idea to be bad?
Spilling milk
Who is the Gym Teacher?
Mr. Collins
In what room does Jake work on the computer?
School library / Computer room
What is the first bad thing that Jake did?
He tripped a third grader
What color does Jake’s face turn?
Bright red
What does the gym teacher call the students?
Troops
Who is the teacher who calls Drake her "special computer helper"?
Mrs. Snavin
Where does Jake feel embarrassed in front of others?
In class / classroom
Why did Jake get embarrassed in Mrs. Snavin's class?
She announced that he was a special computer helper
What animal does Jake compare himself to?
A poodle
What video do the kids watch?
Lewis & Clark
Who is Jake's best friend?
Link Baxter
Where does Jake sit that makes him noticeable?
Near the front of the room
What does Jake pretend to read in class?
A comic book
Why does Jake stop raising his hand?
He wants less attention
Why do all the teachers that praise Jake make sure the other students can hear them?
They want him to be an example of good behavior
What is the Principal's name?
Mrs. Karp
Where does Willie avoid sitting with Jake?
At the lunch table / cafeteria
What caused Willie to avoid sitting with Jake at lunch?
He was embarrassed of Jake's orange belt
How does Jake feel at the end of the book?
More confident / okay being himself
Who turns into a "beast" during dodgeball?
Glen Purdy