The 6th Grade Nickname Game True and False

Was the regular teacher described as tall and muscular?

Did Jeff Greenbaum write 'King Kong' as a nickname for the substitute teacher?

Did the new substitute teacher resemble Mrs. Regan in appearance?

Did the students believe that a true nickname had to fit perfectly?

Mr. Hughes believes that it doesn't matter if you're in first place or last place as long as you give a hundred-and-ten percent.

The State Reading Assessment is not considered important by Mr. Doncaster.

Christy objected to being referred to as a man in Mr. Hughes' class.

Mr. Hughes is the head coach of the high school football team

Peter Widman's new nickname for Mr. Hughes is 'Mr. Huge'

Raymond Vaughn burps the nickname 'Mr. Huge'

Charles accuses Wiley and Jeff of intentionally spreading the nickname 'Mr. Huge'

Charles challenges Wiley and Jeff to give a completely wrong nickname for Mike

Wiley and Jeff struggle to come up with a nickname for Mike

Wiley claims he will eat Charles's backpack if the name 'Iceman' sticks

The text is from a book that explores the power of nicknames within a workplace setting

The narrative highlights the dynamics of nicknaming, social status, and peer interactions

Jeff is skeptical about the potential success of the 'Iceman' nickname

The story takes place in a high school setting

The book explores the impact of peer interactions on identity formation

Mr. Hughes' teaching style was criticized by Mr. Doncaster for disturbing other classrooms

Cassandra's classmates teased her for belonging to the 'Dim Bulbs' group

Mr. Hughes declared the students as the 'All-Stars' to boost their morale

Mr. Doncaster corrected Mr. Hughes' statement about the 6th-grade classes

The text provides insights into the characters' personalities, interactions, and attitudes

The conversation and events in the text reveal the tension and challenges present in the school environment

The text effectively portrays the atmosphere and dynamics within the school

The narrative offers a glimpse into the teachers' and students' perspectives

Cassandra was distracted thinking about the blue-crested warbler sparrow

Wiley and Jeff criticized Cassandra for ignoring them

Mr. Hughes defended his enthusiastic teaching style when confronted by Mr. Doncaster

Miss Hardaway's class was not mentioned in the text

Mr. Hughes addresses his class as 'men,' even though there are also girls in the class

Mr. Hughes compares a math quiz to the Super Bowl, treating it with intense seriousness

The teacher uses football terminology and gestures during the quiz, creating a unique and intense atmosphere

The students finish the quiz quickly, while Mr. Hughes, acting like a football coach, continues to motivate and push them

Mr. Hughes' behavior during the quiz includes blowing a whistle, jogging around, and consuming a large bottle of Gatorade

The principal, Mr. Doncaster, interrupts the class, bringing in a new student named Cassandra Levy

The boys, Wiley and Jeff, give Cassandra the nickname 'Carrot-top' due to her red hair and unique clothing style

Cassandra stands out with her bouncy and colorful attire, in contrast to the other students' more casual clothing

Cassandra's unique footwear, a full-length cotton skirt, and her cheerful demeanor make her distinct from the other students

Cassandra settles in and greets the boys with a friendly 'Hi,' showing her outgoing and confident personality

The interaction with the new student, Cassandra, hints at potential new dynamics and challenges within the classroom

The text sets the stage for the introduction of a new character and potential conflicts or friendships within the classroom

Is Cassandra described as having red curls and a unique personality, which catches the attention of the boys?

Cassandra challenges the gender bias in a science class, pointing out that the term 'men' doesn't represent the entire class

The boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, is interrupted by their teacher, Miss Hardaway

The boys encounter Cassandra again, who explains that her family has moved into the old Gunhold house, known for being ancient, run-down, and possibly haunted

The story is set in the town of Old Orchard, Pennsylvania

The text captures the dynamics of friendship and the introduction of a new, intriguing character, Cassandra, who challenges traditional norms and adds a new dimension to the boys' lives

The boys' confusion and intrigue about Cassandra's behavior indicate their initial struggle to understand her personality

Cassandra shows enthusiasm for the old house, referring to its character and expressing her dislike for the nickname 'Crusty'

Wiley and Jeff have been best friends since birth, growing up together as next-door neighbors

The boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for Mike reflects the culture of nicknaming in the school

Cassandra's dreamy behavior indicates her distant and thoughtful nature

The boys try to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, but their attempt to call him 'Iceman' is successful

Mr. Hughes is the teacher of the 6B class

Wiley and Jeff are discussing a nickname for Cassandra during breakfast

The bus driver rescued a woodchuck, causing the students to arrive at school covered in mud

The boys consider nicknaming a classmate Mike as 'Iceman'

Mr. Hughes will be back on the football field by Christmas.

Mr. Doncaster is given the go-ahead to start interviewing new teachers.

Charles Rossi, alias Snoopy, successfully conveys a message to Wiley and Jeff.

The students of 6B believe Charles when he informs them that Mr. Huge is getting fired.

Jeff and Wiley share a bird in joint custody and fantasize about its future.

The school celebrates a softball victory, with Mike Smith hitting a record-breaking grand slam.

Charles and Jeff discuss the strange behavior of their teacher, Mr. Hughes, and overhear a conversation about low test scores.

Mr. Hughes defends his class's effort despite low test scores, causing tension with the principal.

The students rush back to their seats as they hear the principal approaching.

Mike Smith is leaving the school after snapping the lock on his bicycle.

The students have mixed opinions about Mr. Hughes, with some finding his enthusiasm motivating and others finding his behavior disruptive.

Wiley claims he will eat Charles's backpack if the name 'Iceman' sticks.

The boys try to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, but their attempt to call him 'Iceman' is successful.

The boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, is interrupted by their teacher, Miss Hardaway.

Cassandra's dreamy behavior indicates her distant and thoughtful nature.

Cassandra stands out with her bouncy and colorful attire, in contrast to the other students' more casual clothing.

Mr. Doncaster announces a Sadie Hawkins dance for the sixth-grade Thanksgiving party, where girls invite boys.

Cassandra challenges the traditional gender roles and offers an alternative perspective on female initiation.

Jeff feels left out and rejected after not being chosen for Safety Patrol.

The dynamics between the characters and their interactions reveal underlying tensions and feelings of exclusion.

The narrative provides insight into the characters' emotions and their responses to various situations at school.

The story offers a glimpse into the everyday interactions and challenges faced by the students and staff at the school.

Cassandra and Wiley are chosen for Safety Patrol, and Cassandra's unique and colorful appearance stands out.

Donald and Lisa argue over hanging a football team picture, and Wiley feels Jeff's absence.

Mr. Richards mourns his dead algae eater fish and conducts a burial at sea in the school bathroom.

Jeff sulks because he wasn't chosen for Safety Patrol, and Mr. Hughes quits the football team.

The text captures the complex social dynamics and conflicts among the students and faculty.

Cassandra and Wiley are chosen for Safety Patrol, and Cassandra's unique and colorful appearance stands out.

Mike, known as the Iceman, was popular from the beginning of the story

Mr. Hughes' teaching style is considered disruptive by his colleagues

Mr. Hughes' unconventional teaching methods do not cause any concentration issues for the students

Mr. Doncaster hints at the possibility of Mr. Hughes not being around forever

Mr. Doncaster finds Mr. Hughes and his students huddling, discussing homework and game plans

Mr. Hughes' behavior is seen as disruptive and not conducive to a classroom environment

Mr. Hughes' teaching style and behavior continue to be a cause for concern among his colleagues

Mr. Hughes' behavior during the quiz includes blowing a whistle, jogging around, and consuming a large bottle of Gatorade

The Iceman, Mike, is quickly noticed by others and considered a valuable team member

Mr. Hughes is likened to being more suitable for a football field in his teaching style

The Iceman, Mike, faces the stress of choosing between many new friends

Mr. Doncaster makes a significant announcement to Mr. Hughes and his class

Lisa's boyfriend, Donald Briscoe, is a football player and knows the new teacher, Coach Hughes, who has been acting strangely.

The boys name the bird D. D., assuming it's a male due to its blue crest.

Wiley and Jeff have a secret nickname for Lisa: Soap Opera Adamson, or Soap for short, based on her love life.

The boys decide to nurse the injured bird back to health to eventually show it to Cassandra.

Wiley's mom, who is a nurse, assists in setting a splint for the bird's broken wing.

The injured bird is a blue-crested warbler sparrow, which they had seen in Cassandra's project.

The boys place the injured bird in a makeshift nest in the toolshed, intending to care for it until it's ready to be shown to Cassandra.

The story revolves around the boys' efforts to nurse the injured blue-crested warbler sparrow back to health and their interactions with their family and friends.

Donald's car and driving style have earned him the nickname Indy.

Despite initial doubts, Wiley's mom assures them that the bird should recover once its wing heals.

The boys witness a collision involving a small bird and Donald's car.

Cassandra is shown to have a cheerful demeanor and unique clothing style.

Jeff and Wiley were both laughing and all was back to normal between them, but they could sense something else in the room—suspicion.

The Monday morning buzz in 6B was primarily about sports, with everyone discussing their favorite teams and games.

Mr. Hughes arrived at the book-club meeting carrying an enormous volume of War and Peace, 1,700 pages long.

The students were measured up against each other like championship boxers during the book-club meeting.

Jeff and Wiley discuss the November Open House and mock the participants

Jeff suggests going to the public library, but Cassandra declines due to the sign-up for International Night

Mr. Hughes expresses enthusiasm for taking Mexico to the Hall of Fame at International Night

Wiley is surprised to find Jeff involved in International Night preparations, as they usually avoid such events

Wiley realizes that Jeff has signed him up for the Mexico team without his consent

Cassandra challenges the traditional gender roles and offers an alternative perspective on female initiation

The boys place the injured bird in a makeshift nest in the toolshed, intending to care for it until it's ready to be shown to Cassandra

Mr. Hughes' unconventional teaching methods do not cause any concentration issues for the students

Mike, known as the Iceman, was popular from the beginning of the story

Mr. Hughes defends his class's effort despite low test scores, causing tension with the principal

Cassandra settles in and greets the boys with a friendly 'Hi,' showing her outgoing and confident personality

The story takes place in a high school setting

Jeff aims to carry eleven bricks in the brick-lugging competition

Wiley manages to carry eleven bricks in the competition

The Old Orchard Public School newsletter features a crossword puzzle by Cassandra

The 'Iceman' becomes a popular and influential figure in the school

Wiley and Jeff express admiration for the sudden popularity of the 'Iceman'

The students debate the authenticity of the 'Iceman' and his advice column

The students discuss the impact of the 'Iceman' on the school and the sudden interest in the newsletter

The 'Iceman' becomes a source of intrigue and speculation among the students

The students express skepticism about the 'Iceman's' true identity and intentions

The 'Iceman's' advice is unanimously found valuable by the students

The students find the 'Iceman's' column entertaining and valuable

The sudden interest in the newsletter is solely attributed to the 'Iceman's' column

Jeff finds out about Wiley's plan to be the horse and confronts him

Wiley and Jeff bond over nursing an injured bird back to health

The boys have a falling out over a perceived betrayal regarding a girl named Cassandra

Jeff sits for a reading assessment, reflecting on their read-a-thon

Wiley's friends advise him that all the good jobs are taken except for being the horse in the Mountie costume

Wiley decides to join the Canada team for the International Night event

Wiley searches for a job to do at the Canada station but is unable to find one

Wiley and Jeff have been best friends since birth, growing up together as next-door neighbors

The boys place the injured bird in a makeshift nest in the toolshed, intending to care for it until it's ready to be shown to Cassandra

Cassandra challenges the traditional gender roles and offers an alternative perspective on female initiation

Did the new substitute teacher resemble Mrs. Regan in appearance?

The boys' confusion and intrigue about Cassandra's behavior indicate their initial struggle to understand her personality

Mr. Hughes reads with the students, showing intense dedication

The Levys reuse old bricks for the renovation, which Jeff finds odd

Jeff feels competitive towards Wiley and is concerned about Cassandra's choice for a dance partner

Wiley unexpectedly visits the Greenbaum house and interacts with Mrs. Greenbaum

Cassandra and Jeff help with renovations at the Levy house

The class incorporates reading into various subjects like spelling, social studies, and math

The students are enjoying reading and nonreaders are discovering their interest in it

Jeff worries about the upcoming test and answers

Jeff compares his interactions with Cassandra against Wiley's, using a chart to evaluate

Wiley shows up unexpectedly in the root cellar at the Levy house

The boys try to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, but their attempt to call him 'Iceman' is successful

The boys encounter Cassandra again, who explains that her family has moved into the old Gunhold house, known for being ancient, run-down, and possibly haunted

Mike Smith appeared splendid in his scarlet tunic and tan Stetson.

Jeff was concerned about being a real horse when Mike Smith approached to take his mount.

The kindergartners ceased their candy hunt and ran to mob the horse when they saw the tall handsome Mountie riding toward them.

Wiley was carrying around a thousand-pound guy.

Jeff and Wiley collapsed from exhaustion, and Mike revealed the truth to the audience

The fight inside the costume was mistaken for the Mountie taming his 'wild steed'

Jeff confronts Wiley and a struggle ensues over D. D.

D. D. the bird is caught in the middle of the struggle

Mike Smith hit a record-breaking grand slam in a softball victory

The boys decided to nurse the injured bird back to health to eventually show it to Cassandra

The injured bird is a blue-crested warbler sparrow, which they had seen in Cassandra's project

Cassandra challenged the gender bias in a science class, pointing out that the term 'men' doesn't represent the entire class

Mike, known as the Iceman, was popular from the beginning of the story

Cap's parents died from malaria, leaving Rain as his sole caregiver.

Cassandra's dreamy behavior indicates her distant and thoughtful nature

Cap's education includes unconventional subjects such as non-violence, Zen Buddhism, and psychedelic, in addition to the state curriculum.

Mr. Hughes is likened to being more suitable for a football field in his teaching style

The community at Garland has a traditional family structure based on blood relations.

Wiley realized that Jeff had signed him up for the Mexico team without his consent

Jeff and Wiley form the Endangered Species Club at school

Rain's resistance to medical treatment is fueled by her role as the sole caregiver to Cap.

Cassandra chooses Mike over Jeff or Wiley for a dance

Cap's upbringing in the alternative farm commune has led to a unique perspective on education, family, and societal norms.

Charles, previously called Snoopy, is proud of his snooping that saved Mr. Hughes's job

The narrator, at age thirteen, gets arrested for driving without a license while his sister is rushed to the hospital

The protagonist, Cap, is homeschooled by Rain to avoid the low standards and cultural influence of mainstream education.

Rain, a caregiver to Cap, is resistant to receiving medical treatment, as she is the sole caregiver for him.

The community, Garland Farm, which the narrator mentions, is unfamiliar to the police officer

Cap, aged thirteen, drives Rain to the hospital after she falls from a tree.

Rain, the narrator's sister, would have been pleased with the situation, suggesting a rebellious or unconventional nature

Despite Rain's resistance, she needs extensive medical treatment for a broken hip, including surgery and physical therapy.

Mr. Hughes's unorthodox teaching style impresses the school board

The protagonist and Rain live in a close-knit community at Garland, where they consider themselves as the entire community.

Cassandra and her friends tease Jeff and Wiley for belonging to the 'Dim Bulbs' group

Cap's emotional attachment to Rain is solely based on her role as his teacher.

Cassandra and Wiley are chosen for Safety Patrol, and Cassandra's unique and colorful appearance stands out

Rain falls from a tree while picking plums, and Cap, aged thirteen, drives her to the hospital, unaware of the emergency number 911.

The boys, Wiley and Jeff, give Cassandra the nickname 'Carrot-top' due to her red hair and unique clothing style

The narrator's response to the officer's question about the pickup's ownership hints at the community's conventional nature

Cassandra, previously known as Cassandra, embraces the nickname 'Carrot-top'

Mike Smith is the owner of the Gunhold property

Cassandra asks Wiley and Jeff for advice on asking 'the Iceman' to the Sadie Hawkins dance

Wiley and Jeff successfully catch the sparrow, D. D., after it narrowly escapes a bulldozer

Cassandra invites Mike Smith to go Rollerblading

Cassandra settles in and greets the boys with a friendly 'Hi,' showing her outgoing and confident personality

The Gunhold property is now owned by the Levys

Jeff feels a mix of jealousy and unfairness about the Sadie Hawkins dance

The story is set against a backdrop of the Gunhold property's transformation

Cassandra seeks a sign to help her decide whether to invite Mike to the dance

Mr. Hughes is a teacher at the school

The boys blame each other for the incident with the sparrow, D. D.

Cassandra reveals that 'the Iceman,' Mike Smith, is in her room and she has invited him to go Rollerblading