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Why can't the Slackers go on a picnic?
The car is missing.
Why doesn't Quentin want to go to school?
He wants to relax or watch a movie.
What genre are the Slackers books?
Fantasy fiction.
Who is the family dog?
Slug
Who is the smartest family member?
Slug
How did Quentin try to stay home from school?
Disguised himself as a plant.
Pretended to be sick.
She knows school is important.
She wants peace and quiet to work on art.
How do the pictures help make the story interesting?
They are funny.
They show what is happening.
Who is the young boy?
Quentin
Who tries to help the Slackers find the car?
Mr. Zippy
What happened when the Slacker kids went to the bus stop?
Bus never came.
They took naps.
They ate their lunches
How would you describe Mr. Slacker?
He is lazy, silly, or forgetful.
What does the author or illustrator do to make you interested in reading?
Accept any reasonable answer.
Who is the young girl?
Violet
Why does Mr. Slacker have a "super duper memory twanger?"
To help him remember things.
What happened at the end of "No School?"
The kids went inside.
Why did Slug want the Slackers to look in the garage?
He knew the car was in there.
Do the Slackers remind you of anyone you know in real life?
Accept any reasonable answer.
Who loses the car?
Mr. Slacker
What does "slacker" mean?
A slacker is an informal, often derogatory term for a person who habitually avoids work, effort, or responsibility. It describes someone lazy, unreliable, or unmotivated, frequently used to describe a, “total slacker who never does any work” or an, “office slacker”. The term also describes a person who evades duties or lacks ambition.
What happened at the end of "Lost Car?"
The Slackers forgot about the car and cleaned the garage.
Why didn't the school bus come for the Slacker kids?
It was Saturday (the weekend).
What did you find funny about the stories?
Accept any reasonable answer.
Who makes art with maraconi?
Mrs. Slacker
What is the Slackers' favorite food?
Popcorn