Zinkoff's World
What is the main character's full name?
Donald Zinkoff
What unusual hearwear does Zinkoff choose to wear on his first day of school?
A yellow giraffe hat.
What is the name of Zinkoff's teacher?
Miss Meeks
Why does Zinkoff wear the giraffe hat to school?
Because he loves it and wants to show it off. He doesn't care what other people think.
What number clunker is his dad on?
Clunker Four
What is Donald Zinkoff's favorite thing to do outside in the neighborhood?
Running as fast as he can everywhere.
How does Zinkoff get to school on his first day?
He doesn't wait for his mom and runs ahead before she's ready.
Who is Andrew Delaplaine?
A neighbor who does not want to be Zinkoff's friend.
What physical reaction happens when Zinkoff gets extremely happy?
He laughs so hard that he physically falls over.
How many students are in Zinkoff's class?
26 Students
How old is Zinkoff at the very beginning of Chapter 1?
He is 6 years old
What does Zinkoff try to win or earn on his first day?
A yellow/gold star from the teacher.
Who gives Donald the giraffe hat?
His father
What happens during the drawing activity in class?
Zinkoff draws a giant purple horse that goes off the paper onto the desk.
What word makes Donald laugh so hard that Miss Meeks thinks he's dying?
Jabip
What rules does Zinkoff's mother enforce when he plays outside?
He must stay on his own block/street.
What does Miss Meeks notice about Zinkoff's handwriting?
His letters and numbers are messy, oversized, and unpredictable.
What does Hector Binns do?
Collects ear wax in a jar.
How does Zinkoff react when he loses games or races against other kids?
What does Miss Meeks give Zinkoff to wear when he's misbehaving?
A yellow button that says "I know I can Behave"
How does Zinkoff view the idea of growing up?
He thinks growing up is exciting and lives life with no worries.
What class rule does Zinkoff accidentally break on the first day?
He blurts out answers and laughs uncontrollably without raising his hand.
What job does Zinkoff's father have?
Mailman
What happens when on the walking field trip through the neighborhood?
Zinkoff gets excited, runs ahead, and gets lost.
How many years has Miss Meeks been teaching?
31 and she is retiring after that year.