Chapters 1 - 5
When we first read about Dave Packer, what is he NOT doing? pg. 1
talking
Dave demonstrates to the boys that he can communicate without talking using everything EXCEPT: pg. 29
singing them a song
Why is Mrs. Hiatt unhappy with the No Talking contest? pg. 43
The contest was not authorized by her.
What does Mrs. Marlow initially think about her first class after lunch? (pg. 56)
She is amazed by how quiet they are.
How does Dave feel when they’re walking in to the assembly? pg. 104
nervous
How does Dave get out of giving his presentation on India? pg. 2
coughing
When the boys first heard about the No Talking contest, what was their reaction? pg. 28
They were skeptical, thinking it would be impossible
Which team got the first points against them? pg. 47
boys
What frustrates Mrs. Marlow? Pg. 60
The students are talking in three-word sentences.
True or False: Mrs. Hiatt apologizes to Dave for yelling at him?
True
Dave thought that Gandhi was interesting because he fought: pg. 6
with words and ideas.
. What is the nickname for the fifth graders at Laketon Elementary School? pg. 33
The Unshushables
What is the one word that Dave uses to describe the No Talking contest? pg. 48
dangerous
When Mrs. Marlow reads the note from Lynsey, what does she decide to do? pg. 63
nothing; she decides to let the kids enjoy their experiment.
When Mrs. Hiatt tells Dave and Lynsey to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, what do the students silently agree on? pg. 105
They call a temporary truce and say only the pledge.
What are some of the things Dave does to get away with not talking? pg. 10 - 11
smiling, nodding, pointing, eating
What does Mrs. Hiatt bring with her to the cafeteria each day during fifth grade lunch? pg. 33
A red plastic bullhorn
During recess, the fifth graders do all of the following EXCEPT: pg. 52 - 53
hip hop dancing
During music class, what do the kids do instead of singing? pgs. 66 - 67
hum.
How did the No Talking contest change the fifth grade students of Laketon Elementary? pg. 142
It made them kinder, more careful talkers and thinkers.
True or False: Contractions will count as two words
false - one word
How would you describe the principal, Mrs. Hiatt? pg. 35
A tall woman with a long face, curly gray hair, and bright blue eyes. She has been the principal at Laketon Elementary for thirteen years. She is organized, disciplined, and stern.
What do the teachers call the fact that students are not talking? pg. 49 & 53
a miracle
What game did the students play in gym class? pg. 67
dodge ball.
In math class, how do the students share their answers? Pgs. 111 - 114
They work out the problems on the board.