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What does Ally's mother want her to do?
What does Ally's mother want her to do?
Ally's mother believes she is not smart.
Ally's mother believes she is not smart.
False
What does Ally carry in her holster?
What does Ally carry in her holster?
An ear of corn
Ally's mother believes that things worth having are worth ______.
Ally's mother believes that things worth having are worth ______.
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What is the main reason for Ally's mother's concern?
What is the main reason for Ally's mother's concern?
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Ally's mother is supportive of her daughter's comedic tendencies.
Ally's mother is supportive of her daughter's comedic tendencies.
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Match the character with their corresponding action:
Match the character with their corresponding action:
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What does Ally's mother find ironic about Ally's behavior?
What does Ally's mother find ironic about Ally's behavior?
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Why does Ally feel bad about her actions at lunch?
Why does Ally feel bad about her actions at lunch?
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Ally's mom believes that it is never too late to make amends.
Ally's mom believes that it is never too late to make amends.
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What does Ally draw in her sketchbook?
What does Ally draw in her sketchbook?
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Ally claims that she touches Keisha's hair because she saw a ______.
Ally claims that she touches Keisha's hair because she saw a ______.
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Match the character with their reason for feeling upset:
Match the character with their reason for feeling upset:
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What emotion does the narrator primarily feel about the neighbor’s dog's death?
What emotion does the narrator primarily feel about the neighbor’s dog's death?
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The narrator finds reading easy and straightforward.
The narrator finds reading easy and straightforward.
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What does the narrator wish to have with them at school?
What does the narrator wish to have with them at school?
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The narrator feels like a ___ in the school environment.
The narrator feels like a ___ in the school environment.
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Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
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During her conversation with Mrs. Silver, what excuse does Ally communicate?
During her conversation with Mrs. Silver, what excuse does Ally communicate?
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Ally feels in control of her actions and decisions.
Ally feels in control of her actions and decisions.
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What does Mrs. Silver want Ally to do?
What does Mrs. Silver want Ally to do?
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What does Mr. Daniels announce about the classroom seating?
What does Mr. Daniels announce about the classroom seating?
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Ally has always been looking teachers in the face while speaking to them.
Ally has always been looking teachers in the face while speaking to them.
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What does Ally wish to impress Mr. Daniels with?
What does Ally wish to impress Mr. Daniels with?
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Ally feels that she sits next to __________ in the front row.
Ally feels that she sits next to __________ in the front row.
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Match the following types of eggs with their descriptions:
Match the following types of eggs with their descriptions:
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What food item does Ally talk about to try to connect with Keisha?
What food item does Ally talk about to try to connect with Keisha?
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Keisha responds positively to Ally's attempt at conversation about eggs.
Keisha responds positively to Ally's attempt at conversation about eggs.
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Who does Ally wish were present to help her find the right words?
Who does Ally wish were present to help her find the right words?
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What was the initial asking price for the flawed penny?
What was the initial asking price for the flawed penny?
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Travis was pleased with the initial offer of $75 for the penny.
Travis was pleased with the initial offer of $75 for the penny.
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What type of coin did Travis give to his sister?
What type of coin did Travis give to his sister?
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Travis points at a coin in the case that features a walking woman wrapped in a sheet with the sun's rays behind her, known as the _____ half dollar.
Travis points at a coin in the case that features a walking woman wrapped in a sheet with the sun's rays behind her, known as the _____ half dollar.
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What lesson does Travis emphasize to Ally at the end of their shopping trip?
What lesson does Travis emphasize to Ally at the end of their shopping trip?
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The Mercury dime holds sentimental value because it was minted in the same year as Travis's grandfather's birth.
The Mercury dime holds sentimental value because it was minted in the same year as Travis's grandfather's birth.
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How much did Travis finally pay for the Walking Liberty half dollar?
How much did Travis finally pay for the Walking Liberty half dollar?
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Match the following coins with their descriptions:
Match the following coins with their descriptions:
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Why were pennies made of steel during World War Two?
Why were pennies made of steel during World War Two?
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Mr. Daniels believes that all students should be the same and quiet.
Mr. Daniels believes that all students should be the same and quiet.
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What is one topic Mr. Daniels suggests students could write about in their journals?
What is one topic Mr. Daniels suggests students could write about in their journals?
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During World War Two, pennies were made of ______.
During World War Two, pennies were made of ______.
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Match the following characters with their actions or thoughts:
Match the following characters with their actions or thoughts:
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What does Mr. Daniels say about grading the journals?
What does Mr. Daniels say about grading the journals?
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Mr. Daniels encourages students to write whatever they want in their journals.
Mr. Daniels encourages students to write whatever they want in their journals.
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What does the narrator think about Mr. Daniels' approach to teaching?
What does the narrator think about Mr. Daniels' approach to teaching?
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Study Notes
Summary of the Text
- The text describes a series of events from a student's perspective.
- The student, Ally, is often in trouble with teachers.
- Ally struggles with expressing herself and feeling like she is being judged.
- Others around her often tease or make fun of her.
- Ally and her friends navigate social situations, and their different approaches to dealing with these situations are shown.
- There are elements of humor and drama in the interactions between Ally and her peers.
- A significant amount of time is spent on school assignments and issues with these.
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Explore the ups and downs of Ally's school experiences as she navigates through teasing from peers and struggles with self-expression. This quiz delves into the humorous and dramatic moments in her interactions with friends and teachers, reflecting unique approaches to social situations. Join in to understand the dynamics of school life and the challenges faced by students like Ally.