Susan
Who is Susan's favorite teacher?
Ms. Schwartz
What is the only thing that makes Peter happy?
Reading science fiction
What does Ms. Schwartz do in her class that no other teacher in Kennituck Falls Elementary does?
She always does a play with her class.
What is Broxholm's fake name?
Mr. Smith
What do the two best kids in class do because they're worried about getting kidnapped by Broxholm?
They start fighting in class.
Why did Susan get a black eye?
She tried to get between Duncan and Peter when Duncan was bullying Peter.
Why does Peter look like he's about to cry when Susan tells him about Broxholm?
He thinks she's making fun of him—he says, "I always thought you were the one kid in this class who was on my side. I expect everyone else to tease me. I just never thought it would be you."
What is Mr. Bamwick's nickname?
Bam-Boom Bamwick
What does Broxholm's real face look like?
He has skin the color of limes, enormous orange eyes slanted up and away from his nose like butterfly wings, and a series of muscular-looking ridges that stretch from his eyes down to his lipless mouth.
What does Duncan do because he's worried about getting kidnapped by Broxholm?
He gives Broxholm a big red apple and says "Good morning" in a syrup-sweet voice.
What instrument does Susan play?
Piccolo
What is Peter's Plan B?
If unmasking Broxholm fails, he wants to be one of the ones to go on the ship.
What does Broxholm hand out on the first day of class?
He hands out a copy of Rockets and Flags.
Who saves Broxholm at the end? How?
Peter opens the doors and helps Broxholm escape.
Why was Duncan screaming when he was supposed to be lookout?
He got bored, came inside the house, and saw an alien on the bridge of Broxholm's ship because the communicator was on.
Why does Peter say Susan might be picked as the best student in class?
Though she's not perfect at any one thing, she's pretty good at a lot of things. She gets good grades, gets along with everyone, and is in all kinds of activities.
What is Peter's problem when Duncan is hiding in his closet?
Trying not to take advantage of him
Who are the best two kids in class?
Stacy Benoit and Mike Foran
Why does Susan think Broxholm may not be so bad after all?
When he used the pencil-shaped thing to melt the doors, she realized he could have used it to melt her piccolo to her lips—but he didn't.
What do Susan and Peter find in Broxholm's attic?
Ms. Schwartz in a blue force field
What mission does Ms. Schwartz give Susan when she puts her hand on the force field?
"Susan, don't worry about me. You've got to warn the others!" / Unmask Broxholm.
What does Helen (Dr. Bleekman's secretary) tell Susan's mom about Ms. Schwartz's sudden disappearance? What does Peter think is really going on?
Helen tells Susan's mom that Dr. Bleekman was really angry that Ms. Schwartz left suddenly with only a letter saying she was leaving.
Peter thinks it's a cover story: Broxholm asked Dr. Bleekman which teacher he wants to get rid of the most, and then Broxholm zapped Ms. Schwartz so there would be a spot for him.
What is the name of the song Mr. Bamwick is making them play in the spring concert?
(Bonus +500 points for the composer!)
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa
Why do Susan and Peter decide to break into Broxholm's house on THURSDAY?
There's a PTA meeting (parent-teacher meeting), so Broxholm will be out of the house
What are the two possibilities for why Peter says the aliens may not be so bad?
1. They may be so far ahead of us that they think of us like we think of ants.
2. They may be scared of humans because they see how much we fight.