Characters and People
Setting and Plot
The Contest
100

Who is the leader of the Contest on the Boy's side? Our main characters name.

Dave

100

Where does the story take place?

Laketon Elementary School or at an elementary school

100

What is the goal of the contest?

To see which side can go two days without talking

200

Who is the leader on the Girls' side? Our other main character.

Lynsey

200

What did Dave do to avoid giving his Social Studies report?

Faked coughing!

200
Who are the two teams
Boys vs. Girls
300

What grade are the Dave and Lynsey in?

Fifth grade

300

Ghandi inspired Dave to do what at the beginning of the book?

Stop talking

300
How many words can the kids use when they are talking
3 words
400

Who carries a bullhorn in the Lunchroom?

Mrs. Hiatt The Principal(either answer wins points)

400

What do the teachers call this group of kids who talk all the time?

The Unshusables

400
Name one way to communicate without talking
Answers will vary point smile sign or more!