Vocabulary
What does the word gazed mean?
stared
What is the name of the dog?
Slug
Why did the Slacker family decide to have Game Night?
The power went out, so the TV wasn't working.
How is Slug the same in each story in the Slacker books?
He is always the smartest character. He is ignored when he tries to help the family.
What does the word slacker mean?
A person who avoids work or effort.
Which character has a name that is a kind of flower?
Violet
Name 2 things that were in the garden that the family made for Mrs. Slacker?
Macaroni and cheese, cans of corn, cans of peas.
What is the genre of The Slackers books?
Fantasy fiction because the characters and events are made up and the characters are too silly to be real.
What does the word exhausted mean?
really tired
Which character can hold his breath the longest?
Quentin
What did Mr. Slacker forget to do before the family's vacation to Hawaii?
He forgot to buy the plane tickets.
What phrase do the characters say when they think an idea is really smart?
"Brilliant idea!"
What does the word efficient mean?
Able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy.
Who is Mr. Zippy?
A neighbor who tries to help them find their missing car.
What game was Violet good at and won every time?
Tic tac toe
What do the writer and illustrator do to keep you interested in The Slackers books?
They use humor. The characters being silly and clueless.
What does the word sedentary mean?
Sitting a lot and doing very little exercise or physical activity.
Who is Mr. Growler?
The veterinarian that took care of Slug.
Why didn't the school bus come to pick up Violet and Quentin?
It was Saturday. There is no school on Saturday.
Why are the illustrations so important in The Slackers books?
The illustrations show the endings of the story, which are usually the funniest part.