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Is the narrator arriving at 'prison' in a police car?
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The narrator trusts Leonardo the Silent
True
The narrator's sister's name is Georgia
True
The narrator does not trust anyone except their mom, Jules
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The narrator is starting high school
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The narrator's life story is an autobiography
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Is the narrator's future stepfather's name Carl?
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The narrator tampered with the smoke or fire alarms at school
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The narrator feels good about breaking the rule in the Code of Conduct
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The narrator's stepfather is referred to as Bear
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The stepfather was a customer at the diner where the narrator's mom works
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The stepfather's guard dog is named Ditka
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The Dragon Lady teaches math and handles after-school detention at HVMS
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Mrs. Ida Stricker is not involved in the management of HVMS
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The narrator's sister, Georgia, is portrayed as nosy and obnoxious
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The narrator finds it easy to share personal stories with the reader
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The homeroom teacher, Mr. Rourke, pronounces the narrator's last name perfectly
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The narrator feels optimistic about their middle school experience despite the difficult start
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Jeanne Galletta offers to share fries with the narrator at the assembly
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The narrator decides to vote for Jeanne after being impressed by her speech
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The Code of Conduct includes rules about dress code, prohibited items, and grounds for expulsion
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The narrator finds the assembly and the Code of Conduct boring and oppressive
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The narrator's friend Leo starts drawing on his book during the assembly
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The assembly and the Code of Conduct serve as an introduction to the challenges and limitations of high school
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Protagonist's friend, Leo, discourages him from breaking the rules
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Protagonist feels guilty after setting off the fire alarm at school
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Chaos ensues at school after the protagonist sets off the fire alarm
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The protagonist ultimately finds the situation amazing after setting off the fire alarm
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The protagonist and Leo do not celebrate their achievement together
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The protagonist feels empowered by the success of breaking the rules
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Is the protagonist happy about going to detention?
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Did Leo take away one of the protagonist's lives?
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Did the protagonist feel like donating blood to Miller?
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Did the protagonist trust Leo's judgment?
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Did the protagonist feel like the day could get any worse?
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Did the protagonist feel optimistic about their middle school experience at the end of the passage?
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R.A.F.E. stands for 'Rules Are For Everyone'
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The protagonist plans to involve Leo in a major ending for Operation R.A.F.E.
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The protagonist feels excited about going back to school for the first time in their life
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The major ending for Operation R.A.F.E. is planned to be worth half a million points
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The narrator's mom serves them scrambled eggs for breakfast the next morning
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The protagonist's sister's name is Jules
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Rafe and Leo create the 'No-Hurt Rule' to avoid causing harm, aiming to be less like Bear.
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Rafe's mother eagerly awaits details about the first day of school, prompting Rafe and his sister to share their experiences.
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Rafe compares his increasing investment in the game to a vampire's thirst for blood, indicating growing enthusiasm for the game.
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Rafe dislikes lying to his mother, hesitates to share his thoughts on middle school with her.
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Rafe's focus on perfecting his technique is driven by Leo's encouragement and bonus points for creativity.
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Rafe reflects on his behavior and the impact of the game on his character, expressing a desire to be less like his brother.
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Rafe's mother expresses surprise and pride when Rafe shares a somewhat positive view of middle school.
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Rafe introduces characters at his school who motivate him to excel in the game, including the cafeteria ladies and strict teachers.
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Leo introduces the concept of 'lives' in the rule-breaking game and sets a challenge for Rafe to earn 30,000 points in 49 minutes or lose a life.
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Rafe's brother, Bear, displays a mean and controlling attitude towards his sister, Georgia.
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Rafe successfully incorporates rule-breaking into his reading of Shakespeare's play, demonstrating his creativity and determination to earn points.
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Rafe's actions in English class reflect his commitment to the rule-breaking game and his willingness to take risks for the sake of the game.
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True or false: The protagonist's mom works at a diner and sometimes brings home pie for breakfast.
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True or false: The protagonist ends up in detention after four days and encounters a bully named Miller there.
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True or false: Miller challenges the protagonist to a fight outside, but the protagonist avoids it by claiming he has detention.
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True or false: Miller warns the protagonist to watch his back, using a play on the protagonist's last name, 'Khatchadorian,' as a threat.
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True or false: The protagonist's mom notices a change in his behavior and asks about his friend Leo, to which he lies to avoid worrying her.
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True or false: On a typical Friday night, the protagonist plays a prank on his dog, sneaks a caffeinated drink, and changes the TV channel while his brother is asleep.
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Rafe's new plan involves selling a sugary drink called Zoom at school, which is against the school's rules
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Rafe's plan to sell Zoom involves charging one dollar per cup or emptied can
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Rafe encourages his customers to bring their own cups to avoid any marked cans floating around
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Rafe's customers at school express gratitude and appreciation towards him for selling Zoom
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Rafe's actions in selling Zoom reflect his willingness to break rules and take risks for the sake of the game
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The protagonist's mom works at a diner and sometimes brings home pie for breakfast
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Rafe's actions in English class reflect his commitment to the rule-breaking game and his willingness to take risks for the sake of the game.
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The narrator feels good about breaking the rule in the Code of Conduct
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The protagonist and Leo do not celebrate their achievement together
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The narrator decides to vote for Jeanne after being impressed by her speech
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The narrator tampered with the smoke or fire alarms at school
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Leo introduces the concept of 'lives' in the rule-breaking game and sets a challenge for Rafe to earn 30,000 points in 49 minutes or lose a life.
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Rafe's mom's birthday is on November 2.
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Rafe uses his Zoom money to buy his mom a card and perfume for her birthday.
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Rafe encounters the Lizard King, who accuses him of being a show-off and sentences him to three rounds in the detention chamber with the Dragon Lady.
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Rafe's sister, Georgia, makes a drawing for their mom's birthday.
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Rafe finds himself in 'The Dungeon' after breaking the dress code at school on Halloween.
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Rafe and his family plan to have dinner at Swifty's Diner while his mom is working.
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Rafe's family is financially stable and does not face any challenges
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The narrator's mother, Jules, is an artist who has been struggling financially
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The protagonist's sister's name is Georgia
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The narrator's friend Leo warns the narrator that his mother doesn’t want him to be normal, just himself
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The narrator's mother serves them scrambled eggs for breakfast the next morning
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The narrator decides to vote for Jeanne after being impressed by her speech
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True or false: Rafe's plan is to break every rule in the school's Code of Conduct, one at a time, and he shares this plan with Jeanne Galletta, a fellow student.
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True or false: Rafe earns points by running through the school in his ninja costume, using makeshift ninja weapons.
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True or false: Rafe hits a bully, Miller, with a homemade ninja weapon and gets caught by Mrs. Stricker, a teacher.
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True or false: Rafe quickly changes out of his ninja costume after being reprimanded by Mrs. Stricker and continues running through the school to earn more points.
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True or false: Despite causing chaos, Rafe receives support from some students and manages to evade capture.
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True or false: Rafe's actions bring him closer to 'Section Four, Rule Seven,' a mysterious achievement in his game with Leo.
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True or false: Jeanne asks the protagonist to wear the Hills Village High School mascot costume for a charity event.
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True or false: The protagonist initially refuses to wear the mascot costume.
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True or false: The protagonist enjoys wearing the mascot costume once he is out on the sidewalk.
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True or false: The protagonist's face turns red while wearing the mascot costume.
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True or false: The protagonist's actions in the mascot costume lead to laughter from the people around him.
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True or false: The protagonist finds himself getting into the role of the mascot once he is out on the sidewalk.
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Ms. Donatello has offered to work with the protagonist after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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The protagonist will have a peer tutor, someone their own age, to help them with math and science once a week.
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The protagonist's mom and Bear got into a big fight that afternoon after she told him what had happened.
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Leo believes the protagonist is all out of reasons for staying out of the game.
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The protagonist spent the last two months trying to be someone else and is not any better off than before.
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Jeanne Galletta is about to become the protagonist's tutor.
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Rafe's encounter with Jeanne at the bake sale leaves him feeling excited and hopeful
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Rafe initially plans to hide his bad report card from his mom to avoid ruining Christmas
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Rafe decides to burn his report card and a letter from Mrs. Stricker in a secluded field
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Rafe feels guilty and ashamed after burning his report card
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Rafe's imaginary friend, Leo, advises him to burn the report card and letter from Mrs. Stricker
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Rafe's teacher encourages him to continue his rule-breaking behavior at school
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True or false: Rafe's physical response to Miller's bullying leads to trouble, and both of them are taken to the office.
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True or false: Rafe is given in-school suspension as a consequence for the fight.
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True or false: Sergeant Stricker warns Rafe about the consequences of his behavior in the future.
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True or false: Rafe is sent to the 'Box,' a small room used for punishment and makeup tests, where he is left to contemplate his actions.
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True or false: The text provides a glimpse into Rafe's internal thoughts and emotions during the ordeal, including his fear and frustration.
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True or false: The story portrays the impact of Rafe's actions on his relationship with his mother and his overall experience at school.
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True or false: Rafe's mother finds out about his grades after they watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on TV?
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True or false: Rafe feels betrayed by his mother turning him over to Bear and losing trust in her as the one person he could rely on?
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True or false: Rafe's first day back at school is marred by Miller physically bullying him and publicly humiliating him in front of other students?
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True or false: The chapter portrays Rafe's sense of abandonment and betrayal by his mother and the escalating bullying he faces at school?
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True or false: Rafe struggles with the pressure from his family and the bullying at school, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges he faces?
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True or false: The chapter highlights Rafe's growing sense of despair and frustration as he navigates the challenges of family and school life?
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Rafe initially plans to hide his bad report card from his mom to avoid ruining Christmas
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Rafe feels guilty and ashamed after burning his report card
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Jeanne Galletta is about to become the protagonist's tutor
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Rafe compares his increasing investment in the game to a vampire's thirst for blood, indicating growing enthusiasm for the game
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Rafe reflects on his behavior and the impact of the game on his character, expressing a desire to be less like his brother
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Rafe's focus on perfecting his technique is driven by Leo's encouragement and bonus points for creativity
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Rafe and Jeanne were caught tutoring in the boys' bathroom.
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Mrs. Stricker initially believed Rafe's explanation for being in the boys' bathroom.
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Rafe and Jeanne were both given after-school detention as a consequence of their actions
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Rafe felt that the punishment was unfair and voiced his opinion to Mrs. Stricker
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Mrs. Stricker warned Rafe about the consequences of his behavior in the future
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Rafe felt betrayed by his mother turning him over to Bear and losing trust in her as the one person he could rely on
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True or false: Rafe receives tutoring from Donatello and discovers a passion for sketching
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True or false: Rafe is determined to make a big finish at the end of the game
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True or false: Rafe practices asking for a bathroom pass in Spanish to execute his plan
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True or false: Rafe plans to execute a secret project using art, stealth, and bravery
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True or false: Rafe is close to the end of the rule book and plans a special project
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True or false: Rafe is focused on using his skills to pull off his secret project
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Rafe's Operation R.A.F.E. involves setting up a makeshift art studio in his room using masking tape and old newspapers
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Rafe's disappointing third-quarter grades lead to concern from his tutor, Jeanne
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Jeanne warns Rafe about the potential consequences of his poor grades, including repeating sixth grade
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Rafe and Jeanne are reprimanded by Mrs. Stricker and Mrs. Harper for their actions in the boys' bathroom
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Rafe and Jeanne face a tense wait as they anticipate the consequences of their actions
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Rafe's plan for Operation R.A.F.E. involves breaking every rule in the school's Code of Conduct, one at a time, and he shares this plan with Jeanne Galletta, a fellow student
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True or false: The protagonist uses offensive and defensive tactics against the bully, Miller?
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True or false: The protagonist strikes a deal with Miller to receive additional pages in exchange for identifying the creator of the flyers?
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True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of relief as they anticipate the end of the school year and the diminishing influence of Miller?
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True or false: The protagonist starts preparing for their final project, Operation R.A.F.E, using a heavy-duty black marker?
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True or false: The protagonist continues to sell Zoom and eventually purchases the remaining pages from Miller?
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True or false: The protagonist feels empowered by their ability to outsmart and negotiate with Miller?
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Rafe convinces Mr. Dwight and Mrs. Stricker to let him do a real mural with paint for the school
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Rafe's mom shows support for his endeavor by squeezing his hand and reassuring the school about his behavior
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Rafe feels uncertain about his ability to pull off the mural, the classes, and his behavior
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The school authorities agree to let Rafe start the mural project before the summer session
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Rafe's main motivation for the mural project is to trade Hills Village for art school in the fall
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Rafe feels confident about his chances of getting into art school
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Ms. Donatello initially expresses skepticism about Rafe's mural project
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True or false: Jamie finds himself onstage at a comedy club in a contest and struggles to make strangers laugh
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True or false: Jamie perceives his neighbors as zombies and finds humor in mundane situations
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True or false: Jamie's comedic aspirations are not a driving force in his life
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True or false: The story showcases Jamie's journey to find humor in everyday life and pursue his passion for comedy
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True or false: Jamie's humor is evident in his unique perspective on his ordinary life in Long Beach
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True or false: Jamie's imaginative take on reality does not serve as a coping mechanism and a source of amusement
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True or false: The narrative provides insight into Jamie's determination and creativity in the face of challenges
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True or false: The protagonist uses humor to distract bullies and successfully helps another victim?
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True or false: The physical attack on the protagonist results in a sense of normalcy and acceptance due to the wheelchair?
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True or false: The protagonist finds a sense of triumph in being treated as an 'ordinary' kid despite the physical assault?
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True or false: The text presents a narrative of bullying and the protagonist's resilience in the face of adversity?
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True or false: The protagonist's experience with bullying and triumph over adversity is a central theme in the text?
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True or false: The protagonist's mom works at a diner and sometimes brings home pie for breakfast?
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True or false: The protagonist's mom and Bear got into a big fight that afternoon after she told him what had happened?
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True or false: The protagonist's life story is an autobiography?
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True or false: Rafe's plan for Operation R.A.F.E. involves breaking every rule in the school's Code of Conduct, one at a time, and he shares this plan with Jeanne Galletta, a fellow student?
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True or false: The protagonist's new routine at Swifty's Diner involves working on school assignments, doing chores, and receiving a free lunch every day.
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True or false: The story is narrated by the protagonist, who experiences significant changes during the summer, including a fire at Swifty's Diner, leading to his family losing their home and having to move in with Grandma Dotty in the city.
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True or false: The fire at Swifty's Diner results in the protagonist's mother losing her job, causing financial strain on the family.
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True or false: The protagonist's plans to attend Airbrook Arts Community School for seventh grade are disrupted due to the family's relocation to the city.
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True or false: The protagonist's life is characterized by constant unexpected changes, which he attributes to things always 'falling out of the sky.'
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True or false: The text includes an excerpt from the next Middle School book, hinting at more challenges and changes the protagonist will face.
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True or false: The book is part of a series that follows the protagonist's experiences in middle school, with the previous book titled 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.'
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Rafe's plan for the mural involves using only digital art and no physical paint.
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Ms. Donatello suggests that the mural project could be a valuable part of the application to Airbrook.
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Mrs. Stricker is easily convinced to allow Rafe to do the mural project.
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Mr. Dwight insists that any mural project must be appropriate and requires seeing sketches before any painting begins.
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Rafe's mom expresses confidence in his ability to behave and complete the mural project.
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The school authorities agree to let Rafe start the mural project before the summer session.
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Rafe feels uncertain about his ability to pull off the mural, the classes, and his behavior.
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Jamie Grimm's comedy journey takes place in a small town
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Jamie feels anxious about being bullied in middle school
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Jamie finds himself struggling to make strangers laugh in a contest at a comedy club
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Jamie's humor is evident in his unique perspective on his ordinary life in Long Beach
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Jamie perceives his neighbors as zombies in his comedy routine
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Jamie's comedic aspirations are not a driving force in his life
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The story showcases Jamie's journey to find humor in everyday life and pursue his passion for drama
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True or false: The protagonist's new routine at Swifty's Diner involves working on school assignments, doing chores, and receiving a free lunch every day.
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True or false: The story is narrated by the protagonist, who experiences significant changes during the summer, including a fire at Swifty's Diner, leading to his family losing their home and having to move in with Grandma Dotty in the city.
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True or false: The fire at Swifty's Diner results in the protagonist's mother losing her job, causing financial strain on the family.
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True or false: The protagonist's plans to attend Airbrook Arts Community School for seventh grade are disrupted due to the family's relocation to the city.
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True or false: The text includes an excerpt from the next Middle School book, hinting at more challenges and changes the protagonist will face.
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True or false: The protagonist's life is characterized by constant unexpected changes, which he attributes to things always 'falling out of the sky.'
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True or false: The protagonist won a writing contest for the series and the winning entry is provided in the text.
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True or false: The protagonist's strategy to avoid getting beat up at school involves using humor to distract bullies.
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True or false: Despite the protagonist's efforts, Stevie Kosgrov directs his rage towards the protagonist and physically attacks him.
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True or false: The physical attack results in the protagonist feeling a sense of normalcy and acceptance, as he is no longer singled out due to his wheelchair.
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True or false: The protagonist finds a sense of triumph in being treated as an 'ordinary' kid, despite the physical assault.
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True or false: The text presents a narrative of bullying and the protagonist's resilience in the face of adversity.
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True or false: The story highlights the impact of bullying on the protagonist's sense of belonging and acceptance in a new environment.
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True or false: The protagonist's experience with bullying and triumph over adversity is a central theme in the text.
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True or false: The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's resilience and ability to find strength in the face of adversity.
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True or false: The protagonist's struggle to fit in and the challenges he faces in a new school environment are highlighted in the text.
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Study Notes
Middle School Misadventures: Breaking the Rules
- Protagonist finds a rule book at school and feels overwhelmed by the potential trouble he could get into
- Protagonist's friend, Leo, encourages him to break the rules and offers support
- Protagonist gets the idea to break every rule in the book to improve his school experience
- Protagonist and Leo plan to execute the idea, with Leo providing encouragement and support
- Protagonist hesitates due to fear of consequences but decides to go through with the plan
- Protagonist sets off a fire alarm at school as part of the plan to break the rules
- Chaos ensues as the fire alarm prompts the entire school to evacuate
- Protagonist initially feels guilty but ultimately finds the situation amazing
- Protagonist's friend, Leo, congratulates him for the successful execution of the plan
- Protagonist and Leo celebrate their achievement together
- Protagonist feels empowered by the success of breaking the rules
- Protagonist and Leo bond over their shared mischievousness
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
- The protagonist receives thirty push-ups, two extra laps, and his first detention for an undisclosed reason.
- The protagonist deletes a message from the school about his detention from the answering machine to avoid his mom finding out.
- On a typical Friday night, the protagonist plays a prank on his dog, sneaks a caffeinated drink, and changes the TV channel while his brother is asleep.
- The protagonist's mom, who works at a diner, smells like apple pie and cinnamon and sometimes brings home pie for breakfast.
- The protagonist's mom notices a change in his behavior and asks about his friend Leo, to which he lies to avoid worrying her.
- After four days, the protagonist ends up in detention, where he encounters a bully named Miller.
- Miller confronts the protagonist and challenges him to a fight outside, but the protagonist avoids it by claiming he has detention.
- Miller warns the protagonist to watch his back, using a play on the protagonist's last name, "Khatchadorian," as a threat.
Middle School Misadventures: Cracking the Dress Code
- The protagonist, Rafe, is a middle school student with a rebellious streak and a desire to break the rules.
- Rafe has a plan to break every rule in the school's Code of Conduct, one at a time, and he shares this plan with Jeanne Galletta, a fellow student.
- Rafe's encounter with Jeanne leads to a positive interaction, and she seems to appreciate his "No-Hurt Rule."
- Rafe's next challenge is to break the school's dress code, with Halloween as the perfect opportunity.
- Rafe sneaks out of his house in a ninja costume, aiming to earn points by navigating the school without getting caught.
- With encouragement from his friend Leo, Rafe earns points by running through the school in his ninja costume, using makeshift ninja weapons.
- Rafe's antics include hitting a bully, Miller, with a homemade ninja weapon and getting caught by Mrs. Stricker, a teacher.
- Mrs. Stricker reprimands Rafe for his costume and bans ninjas from the school, but Rafe sees this as an opportunity for double points.
- Rafe quickly changes out of his ninja costume and continues running through the school to earn more points.
- Despite causing chaos, Rafe receives support from some students and manages to evade capture.
- Rafe's actions bring him closer to "Section Four, Rule Seven," a mysterious achievement in his game with Leo.
- The story provides a humorous and adventurous look at Rafe's attempts to defy the rules and earn points in his middle school game.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life - Chapter Summary
- Rafe burns his report card, scuffs the ground to hide footprints, and unties Ditka to avoid being seen after his grades are revealed.
- Rafe feels Christmas could have been worse, with no major disasters, and experiences the weirdness of having Bear around on Christmas morning for the first time.
- Mom makes a good Christmas dinner, including two kinds of pie, and they watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on TV, but then Mom finds out about Rafe's grades, and the problems start again.
- Mom finds Rafe's grades on the school website and expresses disappointment, while Bear adds to the pressure by demanding stricter rules and supervision for Rafe's schoolwork.
- Rafe protests against Bear's involvement in his education, leading to a heated argument where Mom eventually decides that Bear will be checking Rafe's homework.
- Rafe feels betrayed by his mother turning him over to Bear and losing trust in her as the one person he could rely on.
- Rafe's first day back at school is marred by Miller harassing him, demanding money for his notebook and threatening to expose Rafe's drawings of Jeanne Galletta.
- Miller physically bullies Rafe by shoving him and publicly humiliating him in front of other students.
- Rafe struggles with the pressure from his family and the bullying at school, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges he faces.
- The chapter portrays Rafe's sense of abandonment and betrayal by his mother and the escalating bullying he faces at school.
- Rafe's experiences reflect his increasing isolation and vulnerability, as he faces pressure from both home and school environments.
- The chapter highlights Rafe's growing sense of despair and frustration as he navigates the challenges of family and school life.
Middle School Revenge and Final Project Preparation
- The protagonist creates a plan to get back at a bully named Miller by spreading flyers with a humiliating nickname around the school.
- The protagonist strategically distributes the flyers in various locations without getting caught.
- The plan involves both offensive and defensive tactics against the bully.
- Despite their mutual dislike, the protagonist and Miller have a strange dynamic and a history involving money and a notebook.
- The protagonist ends up cornered by Miller, who accuses them of creating the flyers and demands money.
- The protagonist manages to convince Miller of their innocence and retrieves some of their belongings.
- They strike a deal with Miller to receive additional pages in exchange for identifying the creator of the flyers.
- The protagonist reflects on their success and feels empowered by their ability to outsmart and negotiate with Miller.
- The protagonist continues to sell Zoom and eventually purchases the remaining pages from Miller.
- As the school year nears its end, the protagonist starts preparing for their final project, Operation R.A.F.E.
- They adhere to the rules of the project and begin planning using a heavy-duty black marker.
- The protagonist feels a sense of relief as they anticipate the end of the school year and the diminishing influence of Miller.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life - Summary
- The protagonist has been expelled from school and is still dealing with the repercussions, including having to spend every school day at Swifty’s Diner due to his mother not allowing him to stay home alone.
- Despite the expulsion, the protagonist finds some positive aspects in his life, such as his mother's improved cooking and a potential offer to go see a movie from Jeanne Galletta.
- The protagonist's new routine at Swifty's Diner involves working on school assignments, doing chores, and receiving a free lunch every day.
- The protagonist initially struggles with boredom but eventually comes up with a new project to pass the time.
- The book's authors are James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, with Laura Park as the illustrator.
- The protagonist won a writing contest for the series and the winning entry is provided in the text.
- The story is narrated by the protagonist, who experiences significant changes during the summer, including a fire at Swifty's Diner, leading to his family losing their home and having to move in with Grandma Dotty in the city.
- The fire at Swifty's Diner results in the protagonist's mother losing her job, causing financial strain on the family.
- The protagonist's plans to attend Airbrook Arts Community School for seventh grade are disrupted due to the family's relocation to the city.
- The protagonist's life is characterized by constant unexpected changes, which he attributes to things always "falling out of the sky."
- The text includes an excerpt from the next Middle School book, hinting at more challenges and changes the protagonist will face.
- The book is part of a series that follows the protagonist's experiences in middle school, with the previous book titled "Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life."
Bullying and Triumph: A Middle School Tale
- The protagonist, a newcomer from a small town, feels like an outsider in Long Beach, facing bullies at the new school.
- The protagonist's strategy to avoid getting beat up at school involves using humor to distract bullies.
- The protagonist encounters Stevie Kosgrov, a notorious bully at the school, and successfully distracts him with jokes to help another victim.
- Despite the protagonist's efforts, Stevie Kosgrov directs his rage towards the protagonist and physically attacks him.
- The physical attack results in the protagonist feeling a sense of normalcy and acceptance, as he is no longer singled out due to his wheelchair.
- The protagonist finds a sense of triumph in being treated as an "ordinary" kid, despite the physical assault.
- The text presents a narrative of bullying and the protagonist's resilience in the face of adversity.
- The protagonist uses humor as a defense mechanism against bullies, showcasing the power of laughter in diffusing tense situations.
- The story highlights the impact of bullying on the protagonist's sense of belonging and acceptance in a new environment.
- The protagonist's experience with bullying and triumph over adversity is a central theme in the text.
- The text sheds light on the protagonist's struggle to fit in and the challenges he faces in a new school environment.
- The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's resilience and ability to find strength in the face of adversity.
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"Middle School Misadventures: Breaking the Rules" Quiz Test your knowledge of the mischievous escapades in this middle school tale! From rule-breaking schemes to unexpected chaos, see how well you remember the protagonist's daring exploits with the help of his supportive friend, Leo.
