Dave Barry's Middle School Adventure

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Questions and Answers

Who wrote the book?

Dave Barry

What is the main character's name?

Wyatt Palmer

Where does the main character live?

Miami

What school does the main character go to?

Culver Middle School Signup and view all the answers

Where do they take a trip to?

Washington D.C. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's best friend?

Matthew Diaz Signup and view all the answers

What grade is the main character in?

8th grade Signup and view all the answers

What appears in the main character's house in the beginning of the story?

An alligator Signup and view all the answers

What item of clothing does the mom burn?

The dad's boxers Signup and view all the answers

What is their pet dog's name?

Csonka Signup and view all the answers

What does the main character's sister tell the dad to do?

She tells him to run in a zig-zag Signup and view all the answers

What nationality is the mom?

Cuban Signup and view all the answers

What teachers were going on the field trip?

Mr.Barto and Miss Rector Signup and view all the answers

Who does the main character have a crush on?

Suzana Delgado Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's crush dating?

Jean-Phillippe Dumas Signup and view all the answers

What is Cameron Frank's nickname?

Gas Attack Signup and view all the answers

What is Matt suspicious of on the plane?

The two weird guys Signup and view all the answers

What does Matt think is in the backpack?

A missile Signup and view all the answers

How does Wyatt plan on talking to Suzana?

Ask where the emergency exit is Signup and view all the answers

What was the thing Matt found out about the two guys looking at?

Aerial photos of the White House Signup and view all the answers

What is in the backpack of the two guys?

A dragon head Signup and view all the answers

Where are the two guys from?

Gadakistan Signup and view all the answers

What does Matt take from the two guys?

A 'denonator' Signup and view all the answers

What does Wyatt buy from the gift shop?

A t-shirt that said 'U.S. Secret Service' Signup and view all the answers

What kind of shoes does one of the two guys wear?

Purple crocs Signup and view all the answers

What excuse did Matt use for why they were gone to Mr.Barto?

That he had diarrhea and needed to go behind a tree Signup and view all the answers

What is their bus number?

147 Signup and view all the answers

What hotel do they stay in?

Harding Hotel Signup and view all the answers

What does Suzana say to do if the two guys come into their room?

Pound on the wall three times Signup and view all the answers

Who do Matt and Wyatt room with?

Cameron and Victor Signup and view all the answers

Who is their second tour guide?

Gene Signup and view all the answers

What disguise do the two guys use?

A blonde wig, a hat, a long coat, and a red coat Signup and view all the answers

What do the two guys demand Wyatt not to do if he wants to keep Matt safe?

Tell the police Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Setting

Written by Dave Barry.
Main character, Wyatt Palmer, resides in Miami.
Attends Culver Middle School and is in 8th grade.

Trip Details

Class trip destination: Washington D.C.
Bus number for the trip: 147.
Staying at Harding Hotel.

Key Characters

Wyatt's best friend: Matthew Diaz.
Wyatt has a crush on Suzana Delgado, who is dating Jean-Phillippe Dumas.
Other significant characters include teachers Mr. Barto and Miss Rector.

Plot Points

Beginning of the story features an alligator in Wyatt's house.
Wyatt's mom is Cuban and burned his dad's boxers in a humorous incident.
The presence of their pet dog named Csonka.

Suspicious Activities

Matthew is suspicious of two unusual men on the plane, fearing they might be dangerous.
He believes they could be carrying a missile and later discovers they were simply holding aerial photos of the White House.

Unusual Items

The two men, from Gadakistan, possess a dragon head in their backpack.
Matt takes a "denonator" from them during their encounter.

School Dynamics

Matt uses an excuse involving diarrhea to explain their absence to Mr. Barto.
Their second tour guide is named Gene.

Communication Signals

Suzana instructs classmates to pound on the wall three times if the two men enter their hotel room.

Disguises and Directives

The two men use elaborate disguises including a blonde wig, a hat, long coat, and a red coat.
They demand Wyatt not to inform the police if he wants Matt to remain safe.

Personal Antics

Wyatt plans to initiate conversation with Suzana by feigning a question about the emergency exit.
He buys a gift shop t-shirt that declares "U.S. Secret Service."

Humor and Themes

The story includes humorous elements through character interactions, such as Wyatt's sister advising their dad to run in a zig-zag pattern.
Friendships and teenage crushes are significant themes throughout the narrative.

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Description

Explore the hilarious escapades of Wyatt Palmer in this quiz based on Dave Barry's book. From a school trip to Washington D.C. to quirky characters like Matthew and intrigued teachers, dive into the comedic events surrounding Wyatt's life. Test your knowledge of the key plot points and characters!