The HW Machine
What did the kids name the HW Machine?
Belch
Why did they throw Belch down into the Grand Canyon?
Because they did not want to get let the police find them with the HW Machine.
Why did Kelsey, Brenton, Judy, and Sam sit at the same table?
Because their last names all started with a D.
What is Snik's real name?
Sam Dawkins
How did Kelsey's Dad die?
In a snowmobiling accident.
How do they try and destroy the HW Machine?
By catapulting it into the Grand Canyon.
Brenton sent out a message to everyone's computers to do what on Thursday?
Wear red socks.
Why does Miss Rassmussen give the class a test?
Because she suspects the D Squad is cheating.
Why did Sam move a lot?
His dad was in the military
Who stopped Judy on her bike?
Mr. Milner
Towards the end of the story, what is the HW Machine's super power?
Not turning off
Who breaks into Brenton's house?
Ronnie Teotwanki
What did everyone call Kelsey, Judy, Sam, and Brenton?
The D Squad
How does Sam's dad die?
In an ambush in the middle of the night driving an armored vehicle with three other soldiers.
Why did Kelsey's mom let her get a belly button piercing and color her hair pink?
Because she was getting good grades.
What happened to Belch after they threw it in the canyon?
Some hikers found pieces of it and notified the police.
Besides wearing red socks, what other message does Brenton send out for kids to do?
Wear their clothes inside out.
Why doesn't Miss Rassmussen report the kids to the principal when she thinks they are cheating?
Because she felt bad that Sam's dad died.
What was Sam and his Dad in the middle of playing online when his Dad passed away?
A game of chess
Who does Brenton go out with at the end of the story?
Judy
Where did the name Belch come from?
From Snik letting out a really loud burp.
Why did Brenton move the HW Machine to Snik's house?
Because someone tried to break into Brenton's house.
What did Miss Rassmussen do before she started working at Grand Canyon School?
She was a student teacher in Ohio.
Who does Sam ask to go out for ice cream?
Kelsey
How old was Kelsey when her Dad died?
6 years old