Arithmetic Class Quiz
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How many apples would you have left if Principal Klutz takes twenty-eight apples from fifty-eight apples?

  • 10
  • 20
  • 30 (correct)
  • 28

    • What was Miss Daisy's reaction to arithmetic?

  • She thought it was boring.
  • She found it easy.
  • She hated it. (correct)
  • She loved it.

    • Which method did Andrea use to explain the concept of four times four?

  • Telling a story.
  • Arranging crayons in rows. (correct)
  • Using counting blocks.
  • Drawing pictures.

    • What was Miss Daisy's response when the students explained four times four to her?

    <p>She still looked confused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Michael use to explain the multiplication of four times four?

    <p>Pencils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn about A.J.'s attitude towards the arithmetic problem presented by Miss Daisy?

    <p>He was uninterested and dismissive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incorrect conclusion did Miss Daisy reach while counting the pencils?

    <p>She subtracted incorrectly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction of pencils remained when Michael removed half of them?

    <p>One-half.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Michael Robinson think about the girl they are discussing?

    <p>He thinks she is cool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did the boys engage in during recess?

    <p>They had a spinning contest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ryan's idea about the school?

    <p>They should buy the school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount of money the boys collected?

    <p>$1.32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the boys promise to one another regarding school?

    <p>To hate school forever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the group want to turn the school into if they purchased it?

    <p>A video-game arcade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ryan believe they couldn't buy the school?

    <p>They didn’t have enough money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the boys feel about Miss Daisy?

    <p>They agreed she was pretty cool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did Principal Klutz do to make everyone feel better?

    <p>Invited everyone to touch his bald head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Billy suggest about reading when they grow up?

    <p>Reading is not important and you can pay others to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel about learning to read at first?

    <p>Reluctant and tried hard not to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misunderstanding occurred with Miss Daisy regarding the word 'read'?

    <p>She thought it was spelled 'reed'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Miss Daisy say about her qualifications to teach second grade?

    <p>She assumed second graders wouldn’t spell well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the students when Miss Daisy claimed she couldn't spell 'read'?

    <p>They offered to teach her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which words did the narrator write on the chalkboard?

    <p>Tonight, writing, and McDonald's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sandwich was packed in the narrator's lunchbox?

    <p>Peanut butter and jelly sandwich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Michael Robinson decide he wanted to pursue?

    <p>Hole-digging astronaut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bonbons did Andrea suggest using for the arithmetic problem?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Miss Daisy suggest could be done with the bonbons?

    <p>They could be used for arithmetic problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Miss Daisy's reaction to Andrea's arithmetic question?

    <p>She expressed confusion and eventually ate the bonbons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the students do after Miss Daisy passed out bonbons?

    <p>They had a bonbon party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main topic that the narrator wanted to discuss after the bonbon activity?

    <p>Football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incorrect conclusion can be drawn about Miss Daisy from the content?

    <p>She is skilled at arithmetic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Andrea Young express interest in pursuing if she cannot be a veterinarian?

    <p>A teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the group's main idea for the school?

    <p>To transform it into a video-game arcade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Miss Daisy react to the idea of buying the school?

    <p>She loved the idea and was supportive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator suspect Mrs. Cooney is doing with the poster in her office?

    <p>Creating a secret code for spy messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mrs. Cooney have the students take off their shoes?

    <p>To weigh and measure them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Mrs. Cooney's ruler?

    <p>It shot into her hand and disappeared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's weight when measured by Mrs. Cooney?

    <p>Fifty-two pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion did the narrator's friend Billy make about weight and intelligence?

    <p>He believes all heavy people are smarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mrs. Cooney describe her own foot?

    <p>Twelve inches long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Principal Klutz's offer for renting the school?

    <p>One million pages of books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Andrea Young explain as the difference between buying and renting?

    <p>When you buy, you have permanent ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped with creating posters and promoting the reading challenge?

    <p>Amy, the main character's sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the reading challenge?

    <p>To transform the school into a video-game arcade for a night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual incentive did Principal Klutz offer if the reading goal was achieved?

    <p>To dress in a gorilla suit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the students respond to the reading challenge during school?

    <p>They started reading more passionately than ever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did the main character employ to spread the word about the reading challenge?

    <p>Created and distributed posters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following educators supported the reading challenge by allowing posters in their areas?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    First Day of Second Grade

    • Student, A.J., expresses dislike for school
    • Classmates laugh, but A.J. feels no remorse
    • A.J. believes learning can happen through TV
    • A.J. sees school as a chore for adults

    A.J.'s Thoughts on School

    • Children can learn important information through TV like what cereal tastes best, best toys etc.
    • Sees school as a way for adults not to have to pay for babysitters

    Miss Daisy and School

    • A.J. shares negative sentiment about school
    • Miss Daisy shares similar sentiment

    Bonbons

    • Miss Daisy describes bonbons as chocolate treats, the size of large acorns
    • They are meant to be eaten whole without a napkin
    • A.J. considers a full box of bonbons as a single sitting

    Principal Klutz

    • Principal Klutz discusses school rules and arithmetic
    • Klutz does not like chewing gum
    • Klutz also mentions school halls and not running in them

    Arithmetic

    • Principal Klutz asks students questions about arithmetic
    • Talks about taking away apples from A.J.
    • A.J. shows disinterest, showing disdain for arithmetic
    • A.J. states disinterest in arithmetic

    Arithmetic Explanation

    • Principal Klutz asks about multiplication
    • A.J., and others express disinterest
    • Andrea Young corrects Miss Daisy on arithmetic problems
    • Michael Robinson provides examples for Miss Daisy
    • Talks about subtracting half of pencils, showing different concepts in arithmetic

    Teacher's Abilities

    • Students wonder if Miss Daisy is actually qualified to teach, especially given her ignorance in arithmetic
    • She is considered dumb by other students

    Other Observations

    • Andrea Young sits in the front of the class, giving the impression that she is very keen
    • Michael Robinson wears a red T-shirt with a dirt bike and explains things to Miss Daisy
    • Emily expresses sadness that Miss Daisy's lack of knowledge about topics such as arithmetic, etc.

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