Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary Multiple Choice Questions
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What grade is Ramona actually in at the beginning of the story?

  • Third grade
  • Junior high school
  • Second grade (correct)
  • Intermediate school

    • Why did Ramona have to ride the bus to a different school?

  • Her parents moved to a new neighborhood
  • Her old school was being renovated
  • She wanted to experience a longer bus ride
  • Her old school became an intermediate school (correct)

    • What did Ramona's sister Beatrice start at the beginning of the story?

  • Elementary school
  • College
  • Junior high school
  • High school (correct)

    • Why did Ramona feel like she was fibbing when asked about her grade over the summer?

    <p>She had not started the third grade yet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity does Mrs. Whaley introduce to the class?

    <p>Sustained Silent Reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the class rename Sustained Silent Reading to?

    <p>Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ramona prefer the original name of the reading activity?

    <p>It sounds more grown-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona enjoy about DEAR time?

    <p>Peacefulness and freedom from writing summaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona reluctantly agree to do at Howie's house?

    <p>Play along with dressing up as a dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ramona comply with Willa Jean's request to be the dog?

    <p>Feeling pressured by Mrs. Kemp's expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby plan to study to become a teacher?

    <p>Art and child development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby do to support the family financially while going back to school?

    <p>Works one day a week in a frozen-food warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel about looking after her friend's younger sister, Willa Jean, after school?

    <p>Burdened by the responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby refer to himself as at the frozen-food warehouse?

    <p>Santa's Little Helper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby give his daughters for luck before going back to school?

    <p>Pink erasers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Quimby do for a living?

    <p>Receptionist in a doctor's office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Mr. Quimby's return to school?

    <p>To become a teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Ramona and Beezus curious about regarding their father's studies?

    <p>Whether he will have homework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel about her father's new part-time job in a frozen-food warehouse?

    <p>Excited about the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family's financial situation after Mr. Quimby's return to school?

    <p>Financially strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What subjects does Mr. Quimby plan to study to become a teacher?

    <p>Art and child development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term does Mr. Quimby use to describe his role at the frozen-food warehouse?

    <p>Santa's Little Helper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grade is Ramona starting at her new school?

    <p>Third grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona correct about their school level?

    <p>Willa Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona feel triumphant about when she arrives at her new school?

    <p>Not getting carsick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who kicks the back of Ramona's seat on the bus?

    <p>A boy in a baseball cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona call the boy in the baseball cap after he denies seeing her lost eraser?

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

    Who shoves ahead of Ramona and throws something small and pink to another boy at the new school?

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

    Who does Ramona sit with on the little yellow school bus?

    <p>Howie Kemp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ramona's responsible sister's name?

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

    Who boasts about going to kindergarten at the bus stop?

    <p>Willa Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is the little yellow school bus that Ramona and Howie board?

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

    Who reprimands the boy for kicking the seats on the bus?

    <p>The bus aide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel as she enters the new school?

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

    What did Ramona wish for when she entered her new school feeling frustrated?

    <p>A volcanic eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident in the classroom amuses the class?

    <p>Squeaking shoe incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona call Danny when she confronts him?

    <p>Yard Ape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Danny respond to Ramona's confrontation?

    <p>Calls her 'Bigfoot'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona defiantly rename herself after the confrontation?

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

    What bothers Ramona about the presence of Willa Jean?

    <p>She is still bothered by the presence of Willa Jean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona sometimes secretly long to be to Willa Jean?

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

    Which emotion does Ramona primarily feel when she enters her new school?

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

    What does Mrs. Whaley hand out to the students in the classroom?

    <p>Name tags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. Whaley react to the squeaking shoe incident?

    <p>Makes a lighthearted comment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher's name in Ramona's new classroom?

    <p>Mrs. Whaley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona retrieve from Danny after renaming herself 'Superfoot'?

    <p>Her eraser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona say when asked for permission for Mr. Frog to marry Miss Mousie?

    <p>Sure. Go ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Willa Jean order Ramona to do during the game?

    <p>Take Bruce’s other hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona do when Willa Jean ordered, 'Now we all fall down'?

    <p>Merely dropped to her knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ramona feel as the game went on and on?

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

    What does Ramona do to avoid playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?

    <p>Pretends to do Sustained Silent Reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lunch choice influences Ramona to start a hard-boiled egg fad at school?

    <p>Yard Ape's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Whaley introduce to the class as a science experiment?

    <p>Fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona not actually like but receives for lunch from Mrs. Quimby?

    <p>Hard-boiled egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona compare lunches with at school?

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

    What does Ramona creatively label to impress Mrs. Whaley?

    <p>Her jar of fruit-fly larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona play a game with, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age?

    <p>Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona start at school influenced by Yard Ape's lunch choices?

    <p>A hard-boiled egg fad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Quimby give Ramona for lunch despite her dislike for it?

    <p>A hard-boiled egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona compare lunches with and eagerly anticipate lunchtime with?

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

    What does Ramona creatively label to impress her teacher?

    <p>Her jar of fruit-fly larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona play a game with, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age?

    <p>Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona do after struggling to cut her meat properly?

    <p>She eventually enjoys it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Quimby insist they eat the tongue?

    <p>It is cheaper and nutritious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes tension at the dinner table?

    <p>The family arguing about eating the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby suggest at the end of the dinner?

    <p>The girls prepare dinner the next day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Beezus and Ramona discover about the meat?

    <p>It is actually tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ramona refuse to eat any fat on her meat?

    <p>She inspects her food and finds it unappetizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Mr. Quimby and Beezus comment on about the meat?

    <p>It being delicious and tender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona do after becoming disappointed with her father's drawing?

    <p>She enjoys drawing herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby do after finishing his serving at dinner?

    <p>He helps himself to Ramona's plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona enjoy about the meat after struggling to cut it?

    <p>She eventually finds it enjoyable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family cat, Picky-picky, do during the dinner?

    <p>Joins the meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona do after doubting her father's artistic abilities?

    <p>She enjoys drawing herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona decide to never write again after feeling upset by Mrs. Whaley's cursive writing lesson?

    <p>Cursive capital Q</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who forgets about Ramona until Yard Ape informs her, causing Ramona to return to class with her hair almost dry?

    <p>Mrs. Larson, the secretary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is unhelpful to Ramona due to being tired and grouchy after a sleepover?

    <p>Beezus, Ramona's sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's father find challenging to draw for an art class?

    <p>His foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emotion Ramona feels after Mrs. Whaley calls her a show-off and a nuisance?

    <p>Hurt and isolated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother apologize for after the egg incident?

    <p>The egg incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona find more challenging than expected when she joins her father in drawing it?

    <p>Drawing her foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who surprises Ramona with sympathy after she feels the third grade is ruined?

    <p>Yard Ape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona contemplate after feeling hurt and isolated in class?

    <p>Never facing Mrs. Whaley again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's father and her bond over while drawing together?

    <p>Drawing their feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona find unhelpful due to being tired and grouchy after a sleepover?

    <p>Beezus, Ramona's sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona feel the third grade is after her experience with Mrs. Whaley and the egg incident?

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

    What does Mrs. Larson suggest to help Ramona clean up after the egg incident?

    <p>Using an egg shampoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona overhear Mrs. Whaley saying about her?

    <p>Making a derogatory comment about her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists Ramona in cleaning up after the egg incident?

    <p>Mrs. Larson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona contemplate in relation to her younger sister, Willa Jean?

    <p>How to handle her after the egg incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel as she listens to the sounds in the office after the egg incident?

    <p>Angry and frustrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned about Ramona's interaction with Mr. Wittman, the principal?

    <p>He sympathizes with her after the egg incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona do after feeling humiliated and angry?

    <p>She plans how to handle her situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the teachers discussing when Ramona overhears them?

    <p>Their classes and students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Marsha try to help Ramona after the egg incident?

    <p>By attempting to clean her with paper napkins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona do when she overhears teachers' conversations and Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her?

    <p>She feels humiliated and angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is detailed in the text regarding Ramona's thoughts and emotions during and after the egg incident?

    <p>Her humiliation and anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sends Ramona to the office after the egg incident?

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

    What does Beezus find challenging when preparing the chicken thighs?

    <p>Touching raw meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona struggle to remember when helping Beezus with the chicken thighs?

    <p>The spices their mother uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beezus use to remove the skin from the chicken thighs?

    <p>Kitchen tongs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona suggest to solve the problem of not knowing the spices for the chicken thighs?

    <p>Throw everything in one dish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Ramona and Beezus struggle with while preparing the surprise dinner?

    <p>Finding all the necessary ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mishap occurs in the kitchen during their cooking adventure?

    <p>Burning the rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do their parents react to the surprise dinner?

    <p>They genuinely enjoy the meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the girls realize about the spices they used in the dinner?

    <p>They used chili powder instead of paprika</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story emphasize about the girls' cooking adventure?

    <p>Their creativity and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling do the girls experience after serving the meal?

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

    What do the girls forget to do during their dinner preparation?

    <p>Set the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges the girls face in the kitchen?

    <p>Dealing with spilled ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the girls' efforts in the kitchen?

    <p>They manage to serve a surprising meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the girls use as substitutes for the necessary ingredients?

    <p>They improvise with substitutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the parents feel about the dinner despite the girls' doubts?

    <p>They genuinely enjoy the meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story capture about the girls' cooking adventure?

    <p>The challenges and triumphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother give her to help with hydration during her stomach flu?

    <p>Fizzy drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona prefer to watch on television while she is sick?

    <p>Cat-food commercials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's father draw to cheer her up during her illness?

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

    Who covers Ramona's mother's job while she stays home to take care of Ramona?

    <p>A retired receptionist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother give her as part of her recovery diet?

    <p>Weak tea and dry toast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family do to show consideration for Ramona while she is sick?

    <p>They are quiet so as not to disturb her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother notice about her mood during her recovery?

    <p>Improving mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona feel after throwing up in front of her class?

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

    What does the text primarily illustrate about Ramona's illness and recovery?

    <p>The care and support she receives from her family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona find drawn by her father that lifts her spirits?

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

    What does Ramona's mother do to help her feel better during her illness?

    <p>Gives her a sponge bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother's presence at home during her illness demonstrate?

    <p>Care and concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the boy call Ramona at school, causing her to feel uncomfortable?

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

    Why did Ramona feel uncomfortable at school and stop volunteering?

    <p>She was teased and called names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Quimby explain 'Egghead' to mean, which made Ramona feel better about the teasing?

    <p>Slang for a smart person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona wish wouldn't happen due to her terrible feeling at school?

    <p>The most terrible, horrible, dreadful thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona silently forgive her mother for after a cooking mishap?

    <p>Serving an unpleasant meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Ramona's father to miss his first class?

    <p>Dealing with a car issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Quimby offer to do when Mr. Quimby offered to wash dishes?

    <p>Help wash the dishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Beezus mention studying in her cooking class?

    <p>The 95 food groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Quimby express satisfaction with, despite it not meeting expectations?

    <p>His drawing looking like a real foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ramona feel about her parents' serious discussions at night?

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

    What did Ramona witness her parents dealing with, causing her father to miss his first class?

    <p>A car issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona do to avoid playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?

    <p>Pretended to be sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona feel when she threw up in front of everyone at school?

    <p>Ashamed and embarrassed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who comforted Ramona and called her mother to come pick her up at the school office?

    <p>Mrs. Larson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ramona feel about her mother's job when she was sick at school?

    <p>Worried and concerned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who showed care and concern for Ramona when she was at home?

    <p>Beezus and Mr. Quimby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions did Ramona experience after her embarrassing incident at school?

    <p>Sick, pitiful, and worried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona's father express concern for?

    <p>The broken-down car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Ramona rest after making it home from school?

    <p>In her clean bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the story emphasize?

    <p>The comfort of family during a difficult time for Ramona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona feel comforted by at home?

    <p>The clean white sheets of her bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the text capture about Ramona's experience at school and at home?

    <p>The comfort and support she received from her family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feelings does the story emphasize?

    <p>Shame, embarrassment, and the comfort of family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona experience at school and at home according to the story?

    <p>The comfort and support from her family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona say about 'Left-Behind Cat' in her book report?

    <p>It gives kids something to smile about and is the book kids ask for by name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did most of the book reports in Mrs. Whaley's class begin with?

    <p>“This is 142 a book about.”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona and her friends do during their book report?

    <p>Wore cat masks and chanted 'Meow' while Ramona presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona say about kids who have read 'Left-Behind Cat' in her book report?

    <p>They are all smiles and thrive on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Quimby explain to Ramona the importance of?

    <p>Getting along with Willa Jean at the Kemps' house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona seek comfort from?

    <p>Her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel about her father's study?

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

    What does the text primarily highlight?

    <p>The dynamics and responsibilities within a family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ramona feel misunderstood and unappreciated by?

    <p>Her mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who supports his wife's decision?

    <p>Mr. Quimby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona empathize with?

    <p>Beezus' forbidden sleepover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tries to comfort Ramona?

    <p>Mrs. Quimby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona express disapproval of?

    <p>Her father's study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the text's primary focus?

    <p>Family dynamics and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby reassure Ramona of?

    <p>Her value and shows her affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona feel about her efforts at the Kemps' house?

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

    What did the old man do for the Quimbys at the restaurant?

    <p>He paid for their meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the family feel after the old man's gesture?

    <p>Surprised and shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family conclude about their behavior?

    <p>They are a nice family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona order for dinner at Whopperburger?

    <p>The smallest adult item on the menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the family initially feel at the restaurant?

    <p>Hungry and silent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the old man do before leaving the restaurant?

    <p>Had a discussion with the waitress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ramona wish for when she saw the old man eating a steak?

    <p>Her father could afford one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family have for dessert at the restaurant?

    <p>Apple pie and ice cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the family feel after the old man left?

    <p>Surprised and shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family do after the edge was taken off their hunger?

    <p>Shared a moment of laughter and relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the waitress say about the old man?

    <p>He was lonely and missing his family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ramona unable to finish at the restaurant?

    <p>Her meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona blurt out during her book report presentation?

    <p>I can't believe I read the whole thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel when asked to clean her room on a rainy Sunday?

    <p>Demotivated and bored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's mother do when asking her to clean her room?

    <p>Raises her voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere like in Ramona's family on the rainy Sunday afternoon?

    <p>Dispirited and strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Picky-picky, the cat, do to add to the chaotic atmosphere?

    <p>Meows to be let in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel when her mother points out Beezus's room not being cleaned?

    <p>Wronged and hurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Whaley confess to trying to do with book reports?

    <p>Make them more engaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Whaley acknowledge about her approach to book reports?

    <p>The unfairness of asking students to sell books they don't like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel after her confrontation with Mrs. Whaley?

    <p>Reassured that it was a misunderstanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Quimby do while the family atmosphere feels dismal on the rainy Sunday?

    <p>Sorts bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona reflect on after her confrontation with Mrs. Whaley?

    <p>The situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Ramona go after reflecting on the situation with Mrs. Whaley?

    <p>The cafeteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona secretly worry about?

    <p>Her father getting locked in the frozen-food warehouse and freezing to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the family surprised when Mr. Quimby announces they are going out for dinner?

    <p>They had not gone out to dinner for months and wonder how they can afford it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Quimby reassure his wife about?

    <p>They can afford the treat and will manage through Thanksgiving with more work and overtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona discover she can do after the encounter with the old man at the restaurant?

    <p>Read the menu instead of relying on pictures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Ramona feel after the encounter with the old man?

    <p>Indignant and flustered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the old man's merry wink indicate to Ramona?

    <p>He was teasing her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel about rainy Sundays?

    <p>She hates them and longs for Monday to escape to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beezus do after running out of fake sobs?

    <p>Emerges from her room red-eyed and damp-haired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's family seem to be facing?

    <p>Financial difficulties and concerns about their future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ramona's father suddenly announce?

    <p>The family is going out for dinner, despite not having gone out for months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the family members do before heading out to dinner?

    <p>Change into comfortable clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ramona feel when the old man asks her if she has been good to her mother?

    <p>Embarrassed and flustered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ramona's First Day at a New School

    • Ramona chases a boy named Danny who has her eraser, but is unable to catch him before the bell rings
    • She enters her new school feeling frustrated and wishes for a volcanic eruption
    • Ramona's new classroom is filled with excitement and confusion, with a teacher who introduces herself as Mrs. Whaley
    • Mrs. Whaley hands out name tags and asks Ramona to distribute them, leading to a squeaking shoe incident that amuses the class
    • Ramona confronts Danny, calling him a "Yard Ape" and he responds by calling her "Bigfoot"
    • Ramona defiantly renames herself "Superfoot" and eventually retrieves her eraser from Danny
    • Mrs. Whaley makes a lighthearted comment about Ramona's squeaking shoes, leaving Ramona unsure about her teacher's intentions
    • Ramona feels happy and tall in her new school, but is still bothered by the presence of Willa Jean
    • Ramona's mother advises her to be nice to Willa Jean, which Ramona resents
    • Ramona sometimes secretly longs to be mean to Willa Jean
    • The passage provides insight into Ramona's feelings and actions on her first day at a new school
    • Ramona's interactions with her new classmates and teacher, as well as her inner thoughts, are highlighted

    Ramona's Egg Fiasco

    • Ramona experiences a lunchtime mishap with an unboiled egg, resulting in egg yolk and shell on her face and hair
    • Marsha tries to help but ends up making a mess with paper napkins
    • The teacher sends Ramona to the office, where the school secretary, Mrs. Larson, assists her
    • Mrs. Larson suggests an egg shampoo and helps Ramona clean up in a tiny room adjoining the office
    • Ramona overhears teachers discussing their classes and Mrs. Whaley making a derogatory comment about her
    • Ramona feels humiliated and angry but begins to calm down and plan how to handle her situation
    • Ramona's interaction with Mr. Wittman, the principal, is mentioned
    • Ramona contemplates how to deal with her younger sister, Willa Jean
    • Ramona's thoughts and emotions are detailed as she listens to the sounds in the office
    • Ramona overhears teachers' conversations and Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her
    • Ramona's reaction to Mrs. Whaley's comment is described
    • The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident

    Ramona's Terrible Day

    • Ramona threw up in front of everyone at school, making her feel ashamed and embarrassed.
    • Mrs. Whaley directed Ramona to the office, where she was attended to by Mrs. Larson, who comforted her and called her mother to come pick her up.
    • Mrs. Larson took care of Ramona and reassured her, showing kindness and understanding.
    • Ramona's mother arrived and took her home in a taxi, showing care and concern for her daughter.
    • Ramona experienced a mix of emotions, feeling sick, pitiful, and worried about her mother's job.
    • Ramona's father also expressed concern for her and the broken-down car.
    • Ramona managed not to throw up in the taxi and made it home to rest in her clean bed.
    • Beezus and Mr. Quimby showed care and concern for Ramona when she was at home.
    • Ramona felt comforted by the clean white sheets of her bed and her family's attention.
    • The text captures Ramona's difficult and embarrassing experience at school and the care and support she received from her family.
    • The story emphasizes the feelings of shame, embarrassment, and the comfort of family during a difficult time for Ramona.
    • Ramona's day at school and the care she received at home provide a poignant portrayal of a young girl's struggles and the support of her family.

    Rainy Sunday and Unexpected Dinner Out

    • Ramona feels better when she overhears her father expressing doubt about understanding her thoughts
    • Beezus, after running out of fake sobs, emerges from her room red-eyed and damp-haired
    • Ramona hates rainy Sundays and longs for Monday to escape to school
    • Ramona's family seems to be facing financial difficulties and her parents are concerned about their future
    • Ramona secretly worries about her father getting locked in the frozen-food warehouse and freezing to death
    • Mr. Quimby suddenly announces that the family is going out for dinner, despite not having gone out for months
    • The family is surprised as they had not gone out to dinner for months and wonder how they can afford it
    • Mr. Quimby reassures his wife that they can afford the treat and will manage through Thanksgiving with more work and overtime
    • The family changes into comfortable clothes and heads out to the nearest Whopperburger for dinner
    • Ramona encounters a neatly dressed old man at the restaurant who asks her if she has been good to her mother, leaving her embarrassed and flustered
    • Ramona feels indignant and seething inside after the encounter with the old man but discovers she can now read the menu instead of relying on pictures
    • The old man, seated across the aisle, gives Ramona a merry wink, indicating that he was teasing her

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