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100

double jeopardy (200pts)


Who is the author of this story?

Tedd Arnold

100
Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?
He thinks it is funny.
100

quadruple jeopardy (400pts) 

______is a problem that makes something difficult.

trouble

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triple jeopardy (300pts)

if you ______ a place, you made it neat or empty by taking things away. 

cleared

100
Where do we need a comma in this sentence? Jan played a few tricks on April 1 2011.
April 1, 2011
200
Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?
NO SCHOOL TODAY
200

double jeopardy (400pts)

Why do the people of the town take down Norman's signs?

They don't think Norman's signs are funny.

200

if you _____ to do something, you did not succeed in doing it. 

failed

200

An ________ is a person who helps someone else. 

assistant

200
What is wrong with this sentence? Julio was born on July, 4, 2002.
You don't need a comma after July. July 4, 2002
300

triple jeopardy (900pts)Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING sign?

at the fountain

300
What does Norman learn at the END of the story?
Jokes that cause problems are not funny.
300

_____something down is pulling or ripping it apart. 

tearing

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Which word best completes the sentence? I will ___ a secret in your ear. (chat, talk, whisper, yell)

whisper

300
Where do we need to put a comma in this sentence? On June 23 2012, workers began building the new school.
June 23, 2012
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What might have happened if the signmaker had seen Norman painting the BUY NORMAN A PRESENT sign?
He would have scolded Norman
400
How are the settings for "The Signmaker's Assistant" and "The Trouble With Signs" ALIKE?
Both stories are in places with lots of signs
400

_____is knowledge or understanding that comes from experience. 

wisdom

400

Which word best completes the sentence? ___ the skin off the banana before you eat it. (grab, peel, pinch, rip)

peel

400
Where do we need a comma? Aunt Sylvia lives in Fort Myers Florida.
Fort Myers, Florida
500
How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly signs?
He uses pictures to show it
500
What do both Ana and Norman do?
Try to be funny
500

double jeopardy 1000 pts

If you ______ with someone, you had the same opinion or idea as that person 

agreed

500

Someone who a good manners 

polite

500
What do we need to fix in this sentence? Have you ever been to New York, City, New York?
Take away the comma after York. New York City, New York