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What exam does Mr. Doncaster emphasize the importance of?
What exam does Mr. Doncaster emphasize the importance of?
- State Reading Assessment (correct)
- Science Fair Exam
- Mathematics Competition
- School Paper Editing Exam
Who does Mr. Hughes include when calling the students to hand in their papers?
Who does Mr. Hughes include when calling the students to hand in their papers?
- Men, Cassandra, and Christy (correct)
- Men and women
- Only men
- Men and Cassandra
What does Mr. Hughes use to wipe his face?
What does Mr. Hughes use to wipe his face?
- Handkerchief
- Desk towel (correct)
- Napkin
- Tissue
What physical attributes did the substitute teacher possess?
What physical attributes did the substitute teacher possess?
How did Jeff Greenbaum react to Wiley's nickname suggestions?
How did Jeff Greenbaum react to Wiley's nickname suggestions?
Why did the class find it uncomfortable when the new teacher began to speak?
Why did the class find it uncomfortable when the new teacher began to speak?
What did Wiley and Jeff believe about a true nickname?
What did Wiley and Jeff believe about a true nickname?
What does Mr. Hughes do during the math quiz?
What does Mr. Hughes do during the math quiz?
How do the boys, Wiley and Jeff, react to the new student, Cassandra?
How do the boys, Wiley and Jeff, react to the new student, Cassandra?
What sets Cassandra apart from the other students?
What sets Cassandra apart from the other students?
How does Cassandra greet the boys when she first interacts with them?
How does Cassandra greet the boys when she first interacts with them?
What does the interaction with Cassandra hint at?
What does the interaction with Cassandra hint at?
How does Mr. Hughes address his class?
How does Mr. Hughes address his class?
What does Mr. Hughes compare the math quiz to?
What does Mr. Hughes compare the math quiz to?
What does Cassandra's unique footwear consist of?
What does Cassandra's unique footwear consist of?
What does Mr. Hughes do during the quiz that is related to football?
What does Mr. Hughes do during the quiz that is related to football?
How do the students react to the math quiz?
How do the students react to the math quiz?
What does Cassandra's attire contrast with?
What does Cassandra's attire contrast with?
Who interrupts the class and brings in the new student, Cassandra?
Who interrupts the class and brings in the new student, Cassandra?
What is the new nickname given to Mr. Hughes during a softball game?
What is the new nickname given to Mr. Hughes during a softball game?
Who burps 'Mr. Huge' as a part of the rapid spread of the nickname?
Who burps 'Mr. Huge' as a part of the rapid spread of the nickname?
What is Charles's disliked nickname that he references during the challenge?
What is Charles's disliked nickname that he references during the challenge?
Who challenges Wiley and Jeff to give a completely wrong nickname that will not stick?
Who challenges Wiley and Jeff to give a completely wrong nickname that will not stick?
Who is selected as the subject for the challenge of giving a completely wrong nickname?
Who is selected as the subject for the challenge of giving a completely wrong nickname?
What is the nickname that Wiley and Jeff struggle to come up with for Mike Smith?
What is the nickname that Wiley and Jeff struggle to come up with for Mike Smith?
What does Wiley claim he will do if the nickname 'Iceman' sticks?
What does Wiley claim he will do if the nickname 'Iceman' sticks?
What is the ending event that interrupts the challenge?
What is the ending event that interrupts the challenge?
Who seems skeptical about the potential success of the 'Iceman' nickname?
Who seems skeptical about the potential success of the 'Iceman' nickname?
What is the main theme explored in the text?
What is the main theme explored in the text?
Who is the new sixth-grade teacher also the assistant coach of?
Who is the new sixth-grade teacher also the assistant coach of?
What is Peter Widman's nickname?
What is Peter Widman's nickname?
What bird does Cassandra get distracted thinking about?
What bird does Cassandra get distracted thinking about?
Who criticizes Cassandra for ignoring them?
Who criticizes Cassandra for ignoring them?
Who defends his enthusiastic teaching style when confronted by Mr. Doncaster?
Who defends his enthusiastic teaching style when confronted by Mr. Doncaster?
What group does Cassandra belong to and is teased for?
What group does Cassandra belong to and is teased for?
Who corrects Mr. Hughes' statement about the students' capabilities?
Who corrects Mr. Hughes' statement about the students' capabilities?
What does the narrative highlight about the contrasting teaching styles?
What does the narrative highlight about the contrasting teaching styles?
What does the text offer a glimpse into?
What does the text offer a glimpse into?
What does Mr. Hughes try to boost by declaring the students as 'All-Stars'?
What does Mr. Hughes try to boost by declaring the students as 'All-Stars'?
What does the narrative reveal about the school environment?
What does the narrative reveal about the school environment?
What does the text effectively portray about the school atmosphere?
What does the text effectively portray about the school atmosphere?
What does the narrative offer insights into?
What does the narrative offer insights into?
What does the narrative highlight about the teachers' and students' perspectives?
What does the narrative highlight about the teachers' and students' perspectives?
What catches the attention of Jeff and Wiley about the new girl, Cassandra?
What catches the attention of Jeff and Wiley about the new girl, Cassandra?
In what way does Cassandra challenge the gender bias in a science class?
In what way does Cassandra challenge the gender bias in a science class?
What interrupts the boys' attempt to nickname a classmate 'Iceman'?
What interrupts the boys' attempt to nickname a classmate 'Iceman'?
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
What reflects the culture of nicknaming in the school?
What reflects the culture of nicknaming in the school?
What is the boys' initial struggle regarding Cassandra's behavior?
What is the boys' initial struggle regarding Cassandra's behavior?
What is the boys' relationship with each other?
What is the boys' relationship with each other?
What is Cassandra's attitude towards the old Gunhold house?
What is Cassandra's attitude towards the old Gunhold house?
What do Jeff and Wiley observe about Cassandra's behavior?
What do Jeff and Wiley observe about Cassandra's behavior?
What is the boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for Mike an example of?
What is the boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for Mike an example of?
What is the significance of Cassandra's challenge to the gender bias in the science class?
What is the significance of Cassandra's challenge to the gender bias in the science class?
What is the boys' reaction to Cassandra's personality and behavior?
What is the boys' reaction to Cassandra's personality and behavior?
What is the topic of conversation during breakfast for the last two weeks?
What is the topic of conversation during breakfast for the last two weeks?
What does the bus driver claim they saved, leading to the state of the students?
What does the bus driver claim they saved, leading to the state of the students?
What does Jeff suggest as a potential nickname for Cassandra based on her ability to tune out the whole world?
What does Jeff suggest as a potential nickname for Cassandra based on her ability to tune out the whole world?
What is the principal's initial reaction when the students of 6B walk in, covered in mud?
What is the principal's initial reaction when the students of 6B walk in, covered in mud?
What did Mr. Doncaster receive permission to do from the superintendent?
What did Mr. Doncaster receive permission to do from the superintendent?
What is Charles Rossi's nickname, also known as Snoopy?
What is Charles Rossi's nickname, also known as Snoopy?
What news does Charles Rossi share with Wiley and Jeff?
What news does Charles Rossi share with Wiley and Jeff?
How do Wiley and Jeff respond to Charles Rossi's attempt to communicate the news?
How do Wiley and Jeff respond to Charles Rossi's attempt to communicate the news?
What event causes tension between Mr. Hughes and the principal?
What event causes tension between Mr. Hughes and the principal?
What do some students find motivating about Mr. Hughes?
What do some students find motivating about Mr. Hughes?
What do Wiley and Jeff share in joint custody?
What do Wiley and Jeff share in joint custody?
What does the scene shift to after the school celebration?
What does the scene shift to after the school celebration?
What is the subject of the conversation overheard by Charles and Jeff?
What is the subject of the conversation overheard by Charles and Jeff?
What does the narrative highlight about Mr. Hughes' teaching style?
What does the narrative highlight about Mr. Hughes' teaching style?
What does Mike Smith achieve during the softball victory celebration?
What does Mike Smith achieve during the softball victory celebration?
What do the students rush back to their seats for?
What do the students rush back to their seats for?
What is the source of the mixed opinions about Mr. Hughes?
What is the source of the mixed opinions about Mr. Hughes?
What do Charles and Jeff discuss about Mr. Hughes?
What do Charles and Jeff discuss about Mr. Hughes?
What does Mike Smith do after the softball victory celebration?
What does Mike Smith do after the softball victory celebration?
What does the school celebrate with Mike Smith's achievement?
What does the school celebrate with Mike Smith's achievement?
What event is announced for the sixth-grade Thanksgiving party?
What event is announced for the sixth-grade Thanksgiving party?
Who challenges the traditional gender roles and offers an alternative perspective on female initiation?
Who challenges the traditional gender roles and offers an alternative perspective on female initiation?
Who feels left out and rejected after not being chosen for Safety Patrol?
Who feels left out and rejected after not being chosen for Safety Patrol?
Who mourns his dead algae eater fish and conducts a burial at sea in the school bathroom?
Who mourns his dead algae eater fish and conducts a burial at sea in the school bathroom?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the story offer a glimpse into?
What does the story offer a glimpse into?
Who quits the football team?
Who quits the football team?
What does Cassandra's unique and colorful appearance do?
What does Cassandra's unique and colorful appearance do?
What do the dynamics between the characters and their interactions reveal?
What do the dynamics between the characters and their interactions reveal?
What does the narrative capture about the social dynamics and conflicts among the students and faculty?
What does the narrative capture about the social dynamics and conflicts among the students and faculty?
What does Jeff's interaction with Wiley and Cassandra during Safety Patrol highlight?
What does Jeff's interaction with Wiley and Cassandra during Safety Patrol highlight?
Who argues over hanging a football team picture?
Who argues over hanging a football team picture?
What is the secret nickname Wiley and Jeff have for Lisa?
What is the secret nickname Wiley and Jeff have for Lisa?
What is the nickname given to Lisa's boyfriend, Donald?
What is the nickname given to Lisa's boyfriend, Donald?
What do the boys assume about the injured bird, D. D.?
What do the boys assume about the injured bird, D. D.?
What is the boys' intention for the injured bird?
What is the boys' intention for the injured bird?
Who assists in setting a splint for the bird's broken wing?
Who assists in setting a splint for the bird's broken wing?
What does Lisa tease Wiley about?
What does Lisa tease Wiley about?
What is the name of the injured bird the boys find?
What is the name of the injured bird the boys find?
What do the boys believe about the injured bird's recovery?
What do the boys believe about the injured bird's recovery?
What do the boys name the injured bird?
What do the boys name the injured bird?
Where do the boys place the injured bird?
Where do the boys place the injured bird?
What is the boys' reaction to Lisa's teasing about Cassandra?
What is the boys' reaction to Lisa's teasing about Cassandra?
Who do the boys seek help from for the injured bird?
Who do the boys seek help from for the injured bird?
What causes concern among Mr. Hughes' colleagues?
What causes concern among Mr. Hughes' colleagues?
What does Mr. Doncaster hint at regarding Mr. Hughes?
What does Mr. Doncaster hint at regarding Mr. Hughes?
What is Mr. Hughes' teaching style likened to?
What is Mr. Hughes' teaching style likened to?
What do Mr. Doncaster and his students do together?
What do Mr. Doncaster and his students do together?
What is the announcement made by Mr. Doncaster to Mr. Hughes and his class?
What is the announcement made by Mr. Doncaster to Mr. Hughes and his class?
What does Mr. Hughes' behavior in the classroom continue to be seen as?
What does Mr. Hughes' behavior in the classroom continue to be seen as?
What is the primary cause of stress for the Iceman?
What is the primary cause of stress for the Iceman?
What does Mr. Hughes' teaching style cause for the students?
What does Mr. Hughes' teaching style cause for the students?
What is the reaction of others towards Mike, the Iceman?
What is the reaction of others towards Mike, the Iceman?
What is the general perception of Mr. Hughes' teaching style among his colleagues?
What is the general perception of Mr. Hughes' teaching style among his colleagues?
What is Mr. Doncaster's attitude towards Mr. Hughes' behavior?
What is Mr. Doncaster's attitude towards Mr. Hughes' behavior?
What does Mr. Hughes' behavior in the classroom cause for his colleagues?
What does Mr. Hughes' behavior in the classroom cause for his colleagues?
What does Jeff's word in a sandwich equal, according to the text?
What does Jeff's word in a sandwich equal, according to the text?
What is the title of the enormous volume Mr. Hughes brings to the book-club meeting?
What is the title of the enormous volume Mr. Hughes brings to the book-club meeting?
What is the topic of conversation during the Monday morning buzz in 6B?
What is the topic of conversation during the Monday morning buzz in 6B?
What does pouring water on Jeff's word result in, according to the text?
What does pouring water on Jeff's word result in, according to the text?
What does the class incorporate reading into?
What does the class incorporate reading into?
Who shows intense dedication by reading with the students?
Who shows intense dedication by reading with the students?
What are the students reusing for the renovation at the Levy house?
What are the students reusing for the renovation at the Levy house?
What does Jeff compare his interactions with Cassandra against Wiley's using?
What does Jeff compare his interactions with Cassandra against Wiley's using?
Who unexpectedly visits the Greenbaum house and interacts with Mrs. Greenbaum?
Who unexpectedly visits the Greenbaum house and interacts with Mrs. Greenbaum?
What causes concern for Jeff about Cassandra's choice for a dance partner?
What causes concern for Jeff about Cassandra's choice for a dance partner?
Where do Cassandra and Jeff help with renovations?
Where do Cassandra and Jeff help with renovations?
Where does Wiley unexpectedly show up?
Where does Wiley unexpectedly show up?
What do Cassandra and Jeff discuss about Wiley's sudden appearance?
What do Cassandra and Jeff discuss about Wiley's sudden appearance?
What is Jeff worried about?
What is Jeff worried about?
What do the nonreaders discover about their interest?
What do the nonreaders discover about their interest?
What does the class have during recess, lunch, and other parts of the school day?
What does the class have during recess, lunch, and other parts of the school day?
What job is Wiley advised to take at the Canada station?
What job is Wiley advised to take at the Canada station?
What do Wiley and Jeff bond over?
What do Wiley and Jeff bond over?
What causes a falling out between Wiley and Jeff?
What causes a falling out between Wiley and Jeff?
What does Jeff reflect on during a reading assessment?
What does Jeff reflect on during a reading assessment?
What does Wiley decide to do at the Canada station?
What does Wiley decide to do at the Canada station?
What does Wiley struggle to find at the Canada station?
What does Wiley struggle to find at the Canada station?
What does Jeff confront Wiley about?
What does Jeff confront Wiley about?
What do Wiley and Jeff ultimately decide to do at the Canada station?
What do Wiley and Jeff ultimately decide to do at the Canada station?
What event do Wiley and Jeff want to participate in?
What event do Wiley and Jeff want to participate in?
What does Jeff reflect on during a reading assessment?
What does Jeff reflect on during a reading assessment?
What do Wiley and Jeff bond over?
What do Wiley and Jeff bond over?
What job is Wiley advised to take at the Canada station?
What job is Wiley advised to take at the Canada station?
What do Jeff and Cassandra plan to make for International Night?
What do Jeff and Cassandra plan to make for International Night?
Who joins Mr. Hughes's Mexico team without his consent?
Who joins Mr. Hughes's Mexico team without his consent?
What does Jeff suggest doing initially before Cassandra declines due to the sign-up for International Night?
What does Jeff suggest doing initially before Cassandra declines due to the sign-up for International Night?
Who is alone at the Mexico sign-up before Jeff and Cassandra join his team?
Who is alone at the Mexico sign-up before Jeff and Cassandra join his team?
What surprises Wiley about Jeff's involvement in International Night preparations?
What surprises Wiley about Jeff's involvement in International Night preparations?
What does Mr. Hughes express enthusiasm for taking to the Hall of Fame at International Night?
What does Mr. Hughes express enthusiasm for taking to the Hall of Fame at International Night?
Who assigns five third graders to Mr. Hughes's Mexico team?
Who assigns five third graders to Mr. Hughes's Mexico team?
What does Wiley express interest in joining Jeff and Cassandra for?
What does Wiley express interest in joining Jeff and Cassandra for?
What does Jeff suggest doing at the beginning of the story?
What does Jeff suggest doing at the beginning of the story?
Who is surprised to find Jeff involved in International Night preparations?
Who is surprised to find Jeff involved in International Night preparations?
Who does Wiley speak to in order to join the Mexico team?
Who does Wiley speak to in order to join the Mexico team?
What do Jeff and Cassandra decide to sign up for?
What do Jeff and Cassandra decide to sign up for?
What is the cause of the sudden interest in The Student Post?
What is the cause of the sudden interest in The Student Post?
What earns Jeff admiration and respect from his peers and teachers?
What earns Jeff admiration and respect from his peers and teachers?
What sparks intrigue and discussion among the students in The Student Post?
What sparks intrigue and discussion among the students in The Student Post?
What do some students find entertaining while others question its credibility?
What do some students find entertaining while others question its credibility?
What do the students debate about regarding The Student Post?
What do the students debate about regarding The Student Post?
What do Jeff and Wiley express skepticism and suspicion about?
What do Jeff and Wiley express skepticism and suspicion about?
What do the students discuss the impact of?
What do the students discuss the impact of?
What do the students express curiosity and skepticism about?
What do the students express curiosity and skepticism about?
What do some students find motivating while others question its value?
What do some students find motivating while others question its value?
What do the students rush back to their seats for?
What do the students rush back to their seats for?
What does the narrative capture about the social dynamics and conflicts among the students and faculty?
What does the narrative capture about the social dynamics and conflicts among the students and faculty?
What does Mike do to create the illusion of riding a horse?
What does Mike do to create the illusion of riding a horse?
What is the reaction of the audience when they see the 'horse' and the 'Mountie'?
What is the reaction of the audience when they see the 'horse' and the 'Mountie'?
What does Jeff struggle to do while playing the role of the 'horse'?
What does Jeff struggle to do while playing the role of the 'horse'?
What effect does the Mountie and 'horse' performance have on the audience?
What effect does the Mountie and 'horse' performance have on the audience?
What is Cap's education like in the alternative farm commune?
What is Cap's education like in the alternative farm commune?
Why is Rain resistant to receiving medical treatment after falling from a tree?
Why is Rain resistant to receiving medical treatment after falling from a tree?
What is the family structure like in the community at Garland?
What is the family structure like in the community at Garland?
What led to Cap's unique perspective on education, family, and societal norms?
What led to Cap's unique perspective on education, family, and societal norms?
What happened to Cap's parents?
What happened to Cap's parents?
Why was Cap homeschooled by Rain?
Why was Cap homeschooled by Rain?
What nickname does Cassandra embrace?
What nickname does Cassandra embrace?
What does Jeff compare his interactions with Cassandra against Wiley's using?
What does Jeff compare his interactions with Cassandra against Wiley's using?
What is the name of the community that the narrator mentions?
What is the name of the community that the narrator mentions?
Who is proud of his snooping that saved Mr. Hughes's job?
Who is proud of his snooping that saved Mr. Hughes's job?
What does Mr. Hughes compare the math quiz to?
What does Mr. Hughes compare the math quiz to?
What does the narrator's response to the officer's question about the pickup's ownership hint at?
What does the narrator's response to the officer's question about the pickup's ownership hint at?
What is the name of the teacher who achieves a remarkable improvement in his class's reading scores?
What is the name of the teacher who achieves a remarkable improvement in his class's reading scores?
What does Jeff suggest as a potential nickname for Cassandra based on her ability to tune out the whole world?
What does Jeff suggest as a potential nickname for Cassandra based on her ability to tune out the whole world?
Who is grateful that Cassandra chooses Mike over him or Wiley for a dance?
Who is grateful that Cassandra chooses Mike over him or Wiley for a dance?
What does Mr. Hughes's unorthodox teaching style impress?
What does Mr. Hughes's unorthodox teaching style impress?
What does Cassandra and her friends form at school?
What does Cassandra and her friends form at school?
What is the narrator's response to the officer's question about the pickup's ownership?
What is the narrator's response to the officer's question about the pickup's ownership?
What leads to a confrontation between Jeff and Wiley?
What leads to a confrontation between Jeff and Wiley?
What does the audience mistake the fight inside the horse costume for?
What does the audience mistake the fight inside the horse costume for?
Who collapses from exhaustion during the struggle?
Who collapses from exhaustion during the struggle?
What does Mike's classmates encourage him to do despite the chaos?
What does Mike's classmates encourage him to do despite the chaos?
What does Mike reveal to the audience after the struggle?
What does Mike reveal to the audience after the struggle?
What is the initial cause of the physical fight between Jeff and Wiley?
What is the initial cause of the physical fight between Jeff and Wiley?
What do the audience cheer for during Mike's performance?
What do the audience cheer for during Mike's performance?
Who is unaware of the fight and struggles to control the costume?
Who is unaware of the fight and struggles to control the costume?
What does Jeff plan to do with Cassandra?
What does Jeff plan to do with Cassandra?
Who reveals the truth to the audience after the struggle?
Who reveals the truth to the audience after the struggle?
Who is caught in the middle of the struggle between Jeff and Wiley?
Who is caught in the middle of the struggle between Jeff and Wiley?
What do Jeff and Wiley collapse from after the struggle?
What do Jeff and Wiley collapse from after the struggle?
What causes tension between the friends?
What causes tension between the friends?
What leads Cassandra to conclude that it's a sign and ask Mike to the dance?
What leads Cassandra to conclude that it's a sign and ask Mike to the dance?
What is the backdrop against which the story is set?
What is the backdrop against which the story is set?
Who feels a mix of jealousy and unfairness?
Who feels a mix of jealousy and unfairness?
What does Cassandra seek a sign for?
What does Cassandra seek a sign for?
What does Wiley and Jeff accidentally release from a laundry basket?
What does Wiley and Jeff accidentally release from a laundry basket?
What does Cassandra reveal about 'the Iceman'?
What does Cassandra reveal about 'the Iceman'?
What is the cause of the boys blaming each other?
What is the cause of the boys blaming each other?
What does Cassandra call Wiley and Jeff for?
What does Cassandra call Wiley and Jeff for?
What does Cassandra reveal about 'the Iceman'?
What does Cassandra reveal about 'the Iceman'?
What leads Cassandra to conclude that it's a sign and ask Mike to the dance?
What leads Cassandra to conclude that it's a sign and ask Mike to the dance?
Study Notes
New Girl in Town
- Jeff and Wiley, lifelong friends, meet new girl Cassandra who has just moved to town from Philadelphia
- Cassandra is described as different with 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 try to come up with a nickname for a classmate, Mike, but their attempt to call him "Iceman" is interrupted by their teacher, Miss Hardaway
- Wiley and Jeff have been best friends since birth, growing up together as next-door neighbors
- 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
- Cassandra shows enthusiasm for the old house, referring to its character and expressing her dislike for the nickname "Crusty"
- Jeff and Wiley observe Cassandra's dreamy behavior, indicating her distant and thoughtful nature
- The story is set in the town of Old Orchard, Pennsylvania
- The boys' attempt to come up with a nickname for Mike reflects the culture of nicknaming in the school
- 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
The Iceman's Newfound Popularity
- Mike, known as the Iceman, gains popularity after years of being unnoticed
- He is quickly noticed by others, now considered a valuable team member
- He faces the stress of choosing between many new friends
- Mr. Hughes, an enthusiastic teacher, is seen as disruptive by his colleagues
- Mr. Hughes' overenthusiasm and disruptive behavior in the classroom is a concern
- Mr. Doncaster hints at the possibility of Mr. Hughes not being around forever
- Mr. Hughes' teaching style is likened to being more suitable for a football field
- Mr. Hughes' unconventional teaching methods cause concentration issues for the students
- Mr. Doncaster finds Mr. Hughes and his students huddling, discussing homework and game plans
- Mr. Doncaster makes a significant announcement to Mr. Hughes and his class
- Mr. Hughes' teaching style and behavior continue to be a cause for concern among his colleagues
- Mr. Hughes' behavior is seen as disruptive and not conducive to a classroom environment
The Brick-Lugging Competition and The Student Post
- Jeff and Wiley compete in a brick-lugging competition, with Jeff aiming to carry eleven bricks, and Wiley following close behind.
- Jeff and Wiley struggle under the weight of the bricks, with Jeff managing to carry eleven bricks, impressing Cassandra and Mr. Levy.
- Jeff’s feat of strength earns him admiration and respect from his peers and teachers.
- The Old Orchard Public School newsletter, The Student Post, features a crossword puzzle by Cassandra and a column by the mysterious "Iceman."
- The "Iceman" offers humorous and enigmatic advice in his column, sparking intrigue and discussion among the students.
- The "Iceman" becomes a popular and influential figure in the school, with students seeking his advice and admiring his mysterious persona.
- Wiley and Jeff express skepticism and suspicion about the sudden popularity of the "Iceman."
- The students debate the authenticity of the "Iceman" and his advice column, with some finding it entertaining and others questioning its credibility.
- The students discuss the impact of the "Iceman" on the school and the sudden interest in the newsletter.
- The students analyze the "Iceman's" advice and its influence on the school, with some finding it amusing and others questioning its value.
- The students express curiosity and skepticism about the "Iceman's" true identity and intentions, leading to discussions and debates among the students.
- The "Iceman" becomes a source of intrigue and speculation among the students, with some finding his column entertaining and others questioning its authenticity and value.
A Challenging Day for Wiley, Jeff, and Cassandra
- Wiley and Jeff accidentally release a sparrow, D. D., from a laundry basket, only to have it trapped and then narrowly escape a bulldozer.
- The boys blame each other for the incident, but are interrupted by Cassandra calling them from the Gunhold place.
- The Gunhold property, now owned by the Levys, has been transformed with a new coat of paint, a swimming pool being built, and a manicured lawn.
- Cassandra asks Wiley and Jeff for advice on asking "the Iceman" to the Sadie Hawkins dance, causing tension between the friends.
- Cassandra reveals that "the Iceman," Mike Smith, is in her room and she has invited him to go Rollerblading.
- Cassandra seeks a sign to help her decide whether to invite Mike to the dance.
- Mike appears at the window with D. D. perched on his arm, leading Cassandra to conclude that it's a sign and she asks Mike to the dance.
- Jeff feels a mix of jealousy and unfairness, as he had imagined asking Cassandra to the dance countless times.
- The story is set against a backdrop of the Gunhold property's transformation and the evolving dynamics between the characters.
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