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Based on the text above, what school did Ramona have to attend due to changes in the schools in her area during the summer?
Based on the text above, what school did Ramona have to attend due to changes in the schools in her area during the summer?
Cedarhurst Primary School
What grade was Ramona about to start at the beginning of the story?
What grade was Ramona about to start at the beginning of the story?
Third grade
How did Ramona feel when adults asked her what grade she was in during the summer?
How did Ramona feel when adults asked her what grade she was in during the summer?
She felt as if she were fibbing because she had not actually started the third grade yet.
What changes had been made in the schools in the Quimbys’ part of the city during the summer?
What changes had been made in the schools in the Quimbys’ part of the city during the summer?
Who is going back to school to become a teacher after working at a checkout counter?
Who is going back to school to become a teacher after working at a checkout counter?
What will Mr. Quimby do one day a week to support the family financially?
What will Mr. Quimby do one day a week to support the family financially?
What does Mrs. Quimby do for a living?
What does Mrs. Quimby do for a living?
What subjects does Mr. Quimby plan to study in order to become a teacher?
What subjects does Mr. Quimby plan to study in order to become a teacher?
What does Mr. Quimby give his daughters for luck before going back to school?
What does Mr. Quimby give his daughters for luck before going back to school?
Who is Ramona asked to be nice to?
Who is Ramona asked to be nice to?
What does Mr. Quimby call himself at the frozen-food warehouse?
What does Mr. Quimby call himself at the frozen-food warehouse?
Why does Ramona feel burdened after school?
Why does Ramona feel burdened after school?
What is Mr. Quimby's new part-time job in the frozen-food warehouse?
What is Mr. Quimby's new part-time job in the frozen-food warehouse?
How does the family feel about Mr. Quimby's return to school?
How does the family feel about Mr. Quimby's return to school?
What is the significant change in the family's situation?
What is the significant change in the family's situation?
How does Ramona feel about the changes happening in her family?
How does Ramona feel about the changes happening in her family?
- What nickname does Ramona give herself after getting her eraser back?
- What nickname does Ramona give herself after getting her eraser back?
- What does Ramona's mother advise her to be towards Willa Jean?
- What does Ramona's mother advise her to be towards Willa Jean?
- What causes amusement in the class when Ramona enters?
- What causes amusement in the class when Ramona enters?
- What does Ramona sometimes wish to be towards Willa Jean?
- What does Ramona sometimes wish to be towards Willa Jean?
- Who is the teacher of Ramona's new school?
- Who is the teacher of Ramona's new school?
- What does Ramona draw around her name in her new school?
- What does Ramona draw around her name in her new school?
- What is the name of the boy who takes Ramona's eraser?
- What is the name of the boy who takes Ramona's eraser?
- What is the name of Ramona's friend who is in a different class?
- What is the name of Ramona's friend who is in a different class?
- How does Mrs. Whaley react to Ramona's squeaky sandals?
- How does Mrs. Whaley react to Ramona's squeaky sandals?
- How does Ramona feel about her family at the end of the story?
- How does Ramona feel about her family at the end of the story?
- What is the term Ramona uses to describe Danny?
- What is the term Ramona uses to describe Danny?
- What is the feeling that Ramona keeps a secret about Willa Jean?
- What is the feeling that Ramona keeps a secret about Willa Jean?
What is Ramona worried about regarding her father?
What is Ramona worried about regarding her father?
Why is Ramona excited about her new school?
Why is Ramona excited about her new school?
Who does Ramona meet at the bus stop?
Who does Ramona meet at the bus stop?
What does Willa Jean boast about, and how does Ramona correct her?
What does Willa Jean boast about, and how does Ramona correct her?
Who reprimands the boy for kicking the seats on the bus?
Who reprimands the boy for kicking the seats on the bus?
What does Ramona feel triumphant about as she arrives at her new school?
What does Ramona feel triumphant about as she arrives at her new school?
How does Ramona feel as she enters the school for the first time?
How does Ramona feel as she enters the school for the first time?
Who shoves ahead of Ramona and throws something to another boy?
Who shoves ahead of Ramona and throws something to another boy?
What set the scene for Ramona's first day at her new school?
What set the scene for Ramona's first day at her new school?
What did a boy in a baseball cap do on the bus?
What did a boy in a baseball cap do on the bus?
What did Ramona and Howie board for their first day at the new school?
What did Ramona and Howie board for their first day at the new school?
Who lost her eraser on the bus?
Who lost her eraser on the bus?
Explain one challenge Ramona faces as a member of the Quimby family in third grade.
Explain one challenge Ramona faces as a member of the Quimby family in third grade.
What does Ramona enjoy doing on her way to school?
What does Ramona enjoy doing on her way to school?
Who introduces Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) to the class?
Who introduces Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) to the class?
What is the class's new name for SSR after a discussion led by Ramona?
What is the class's new name for SSR after a discussion led by Ramona?
Why does Ramona prefer SSR to DEAR?
Why does Ramona prefer SSR to DEAR?
What does Ramona long to do and gets a chance to try at Howie's house?
What does Ramona long to do and gets a chance to try at Howie's house?
Who pressures Ramona to play a dog, and why does she feel obliged to comply?
Who pressures Ramona to play a dog, and why does she feel obliged to comply?
How does Willa Jean assert her dominance to make Ramona play the dog?
How does Willa Jean assert her dominance to make Ramona play the dog?
Why does Ramona find her time at the Kemps' house challenging?
Why does Ramona find her time at the Kemps' house challenging?
What aspects of Ramona's experiences shape her understanding of independence and compliance?
What aspects of Ramona's experiences shape her understanding of independence and compliance?
What themes are central to the story?
What themes are central to the story?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What game do Ramona, Willa Jean, and Bruce play?
What game do Ramona, Willa Jean, and Bruce play?
What does Willa Jean order the others to do during the game?
What does Willa Jean order the others to do during the game?
What are the sounds that Ramona hears while playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What are the sounds that Ramona hears while playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What does Ramona do to vary the words she uses to give Mr. Frog permission to marry Miss Mousie?
What does Ramona do to vary the words she uses to give Mr. Frog permission to marry Miss Mousie?
Describe the sequence of events following Ramona's lunchtime mishap with an unboiled egg at school.
Describe the sequence of events following Ramona's lunchtime mishap with an unboiled egg at school.
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does Ramona contemplate about regarding her younger sister, Willa Jean?
What does Ramona contemplate about regarding her younger sister, Willa Jean?
How does the text describe Ramona's interaction with Mr. Wittman, the principal?
How does the text describe Ramona's interaction with Mr. Wittman, the principal?
What does the text detail about Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office?
What does the text detail about Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office?
What is Ramona's reaction to Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her?
What is Ramona's reaction to Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her?
What does Mrs. Larson suggest and how does she help Ramona clean up in the office?
What does Mrs. Larson suggest and how does she help Ramona clean up in the office?
How does Ramona feel after the egg incident and how does she begin to handle her situation?
How does Ramona feel after the egg incident and how does she begin to handle her situation?
What does the text reveal about Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident?
What does the text reveal about Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident?
What does Ramona overhear teachers discussing, and how does she react to Mrs. Whaley's comment?
What does Ramona overhear teachers discussing, and how does she react to Mrs. Whaley's comment?
What does the text provide insight into regarding Ramona's feelings and experiences?
What does the text provide insight into regarding Ramona's feelings and experiences?
What does the text reveal about Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office?
What does the text reveal about Ramona's thoughts and emotions as she listens to the sounds in the office?
What does Mrs. Whaley call Ramona after she accidentally breaks an egg in her hair at school?
What does Mrs. Whaley call Ramona after she accidentally breaks an egg in her hair at school?
How does Ramona feel after Mrs. Whaley's words and sitting with damp paper towels?
How does Ramona feel after Mrs. Whaley's words and sitting with damp paper towels?
Who informs the secretary about Ramona's situation at school?
Who informs the secretary about Ramona's situation at school?
What does Ramona decide to never write again after Mrs. Whaley's cursive writing lesson?
What does Ramona decide to never write again after Mrs. Whaley's cursive writing lesson?
Why does Ramona struggle to forgive her mother after the egg incident?
Why does Ramona struggle to forgive her mother after the egg incident?
Why is Beezus unhelpful to Ramona?
Why is Beezus unhelpful to Ramona?
What is Ramona's father drawing for an art class?
What is Ramona's father drawing for an art class?
What does Ramona find challenging when she joins her father in drawing their feet?
What does Ramona find challenging when she joins her father in drawing their feet?
What does Ramona find after joining her father in drawing their feet?
What does Ramona find after joining her father in drawing their feet?
Who finds it challenging to draw his foot for an art class?
Who finds it challenging to draw his foot for an art class?
What does Ramona feel after drawing her foot with her father?
What does Ramona feel after drawing her foot with her father?
Who surprises Ramona with sympathy after she feels her third grade is ruined?
Who surprises Ramona with sympathy after she feels her third grade is ruined?
Why does Ramona become disappointed with her father's drawing?
Why does Ramona become disappointed with her father's drawing?
What does Ramona complain about wanting at dinner?
What does Ramona complain about wanting at dinner?
Why does Ramona refuse to eat any fat on her meat?
Why does Ramona refuse to eat any fat on her meat?
What is the meat that Ramona struggles to eat?
What is the meat that Ramona struggles to eat?
Why does Mrs. Quimby insist that the family eat the tongue?
Why does Mrs. Quimby insist that the family eat the tongue?
What causes tension at the dinner table?
What causes tension at the dinner table?
What does Mr. Quimby suggest the girls do the next day?
What does Mr. Quimby suggest the girls do the next day?
What game does Ramona play with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus?
What game does Ramona play with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus?
What does Ramona pretend to do to avoid playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What does Ramona pretend to do to avoid playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What does the Quimby family have in the morning with everyone leaving for different places at different times?
What does the Quimby family have in the morning with everyone leaving for different places at different times?
What does Ramona start at school, influenced by Yard Ape's lunch choices?
What does Ramona start at school, influenced by Yard Ape's lunch choices?
What does Mrs. Quimby give Ramona for lunch, despite Ramona not actually liking them?
What does Mrs. Quimby give Ramona for lunch, despite Ramona not actually liking them?
What science experiment does Mrs. Whaley introduce involving fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal in Ramona's class?
What science experiment does Mrs. Whaley introduce involving fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal in Ramona's class?
How does Ramona label her jar of fruit-fly larvae, impressing Mrs. Whaley?
How does Ramona label her jar of fruit-fly larvae, impressing Mrs. Whaley?
What does Ramona enjoy at school and anticipates for lunch?
What does Ramona enjoy at school and anticipates for lunch?
Who does Ramona compare lunches with and eagerly anticipate lunchtime with?
Who does Ramona compare lunches with and eagerly anticipate lunchtime with?
What does Ramona do to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What does Ramona do to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce?
What does Yard Ape's lunch choices influence Ramona to start at school?
What does Yard Ape's lunch choices influence Ramona to start at school?
Who does Ramona play a game with, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age?
Who does Ramona play a game with, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age?
What does Beezus find difficult to do while preparing the chicken thighs?
What does Beezus find difficult to do while preparing the chicken thighs?
What does Ramona suggest as a solution for making something awful?
What does Ramona suggest as a solution for making something awful?
What does Ramona mention as a reason for feeling united with her sister against their parents?
What does Ramona mention as a reason for feeling united with her sister against their parents?
What does Beezus say about the challenge of making something awful?
What does Beezus say about the challenge of making something awful?
What are some challenges Ramona and Beezus face while cooking dinner?
What are some challenges Ramona and Beezus face while cooking dinner?
How do the parents react to the surprise dinner cooked by Ramona and Beezus?
How do the parents react to the surprise dinner cooked by Ramona and Beezus?
What do Ramona and Beezus realize they used instead of paprika in the recipe?
What do Ramona and Beezus realize they used instead of paprika in the recipe?
How is the girls' creativity and effort acknowledged by their parents?
How is the girls' creativity and effort acknowledged by their parents?
What is the outcome of the chaotic dinner cooked by Ramona and Beezus?
What is the outcome of the chaotic dinner cooked by Ramona and Beezus?
What does the girls' cooking adventure demonstrate about them?
What does the girls' cooking adventure demonstrate about them?
What does the story highlight about the girls' cooking misadventure?
What does the story highlight about the girls' cooking misadventure?
What did Ramona and Beezus use instead of buttermilk in their cooking?
What did Ramona and Beezus use instead of buttermilk in their cooking?
What did the girls use instead of cornmeal in their cooking?
What did the girls use instead of cornmeal in their cooking?
What did the girls use instead of jelly in their cooking?
What did the girls use instead of jelly in their cooking?
What kind of mishaps occurred during the chaotic cooking process?
What kind of mishaps occurred during the chaotic cooking process?
How did the girls set the table for the surprise dinner?
How did the girls set the table for the surprise dinner?
What does Ramona's mother administer to help her hydrate due to stomach flu?
What does Ramona's mother administer to help her hydrate due to stomach flu?
Why does Ramona feel embarrassed in front of her class?
Why does Ramona feel embarrassed in front of her class?
Who stays home to take care of Ramona during her illness?
Who stays home to take care of Ramona during her illness?
What does Ramona's father draw to help her feel better?
What does Ramona's father draw to help her feel better?
What does the family do to show consideration for Ramona while she is sick?
What does the family do to show consideration for Ramona while she is sick?
What does Ramona prefer to watch on television during her illness?
What does Ramona prefer to watch on television during her illness?
What does Ramona's mother give her as part of her recovery care?
What does Ramona's mother give her as part of her recovery care?
What is detailed in the text to illustrate the care and support Ramona receives from her family during her illness?
What is detailed in the text to illustrate the care and support Ramona receives from her family during her illness?
What does Ramona feel despite starting to feel better?
What does Ramona feel despite starting to feel better?
Who covers Ramona's mother's job while she stays home to take care of Ramona?
Who covers Ramona's mother's job while she stays home to take care of Ramona?
What does Ramona's mother notice about her mood during the recovery process?
What does Ramona's mother notice about her mood during the recovery process?
What does the text illustrate about the care and support Ramona receives from her family during her illness?
What does the text illustrate about the care and support Ramona receives from her family during her illness?
What did the boy at school call Ramona, causing her discomfort?
What did the boy at school call Ramona, causing her discomfort?
What did Mr. Quimby explain Egghead to be?
What did Mr. Quimby explain Egghead to be?
How did Ramona feel at school and how did it affect her behavior?
How did Ramona feel at school and how did it affect her behavior?
What did Ramona silently forgive her mother for?
What did Ramona silently forgive her mother for?
What did Mr. Quimby offer to do after the family meal?
What did Mr. Quimby offer to do after the family meal?
What did Ramona wish wouldn't happen due to her uncomfortable feeling at school?
What did Ramona wish wouldn't happen due to her uncomfortable feeling at school?
What did Ramona witness her parents dealing with?
What did Ramona witness her parents dealing with?
How did Ramona's father handle the car issue?
How did Ramona's father handle the car issue?
What did Ramona hope for regarding her uncomfortable feeling at school?
What did Ramona hope for regarding her uncomfortable feeling at school?
How did Ramona's mother offer to help with the car issue?
How did Ramona's mother offer to help with the car issue?
What did Beezus mention her cooking class was studying?
What did Beezus mention her cooking class was studying?
What did Mr. Quimby express satisfaction with?
What did Mr. Quimby express satisfaction with?
How does Ramona feel about her taxi ride home?
How does Ramona feel about her taxi ride home?
What does the narrative emphasize about the importance of family and support during difficult times?
What does the narrative emphasize about the importance of family and support during difficult times?
What contrasting behaviors are portrayed in the text?
What contrasting behaviors are portrayed in the text?
What feelings of Ramona are evident during her illness?
What feelings of Ramona are evident during her illness?
Who showed concern for Ramona when she was sick?
Who showed concern for Ramona when she was sick?
What did Ramona's father add to the situation, adding a touch of humor?
What did Ramona's father add to the situation, adding a touch of humor?
What was Mrs. Whaley's instruction to Marsha regarding Ramona?
What was Mrs. Whaley's instruction to Marsha regarding Ramona?
What did Ramona experience on the taxi ride home?
What did Ramona experience on the taxi ride home?
How did Mrs. Larson help Ramona through her sickness?
How did Mrs. Larson help Ramona through her sickness?
What did Ramona do in front of her classmates, and how did she feel?
What did Ramona do in front of her classmates, and how did she feel?
Who comforted Ramona during her illness?
Who comforted Ramona during her illness?
How did Ramona feel when she arrived home?
How did Ramona feel when she arrived home?
What did Ramona pretend to be selling to the class, and what unique approach did she take in her presentation?
What did Ramona pretend to be selling to the class, and what unique approach did she take in her presentation?
What did most of the reports about the books begin with, and how did they usually end?
What did most of the reports about the books begin with, and how did they usually end?
Describe Ramona's presentation of the book 'Left-Behind Cat' to the class. What unique elements did she incorporate into her presentation?
Describe Ramona's presentation of the book 'Left-Behind Cat' to the class. What unique elements did she incorporate into her presentation?
What did Mrs. Whaley allow one more report on before lunch, and who took the opportunity to present?
What did Mrs. Whaley allow one more report on before lunch, and who took the opportunity to present?
What family responsibilities does Ramona face in the text, and how does she react to them?
What family responsibilities does Ramona face in the text, and how does she react to them?
How does Mr. Quimby support his wife's decision and seek peace for his work?
How does Mr. Quimby support his wife's decision and seek peace for his work?
What does the text highlight about the challenges and complexities of family relationships and individual responsibilities?
What does the text highlight about the challenges and complexities of family relationships and individual responsibilities?
What does Mrs. Quimby explain to Ramona about the importance of getting along with Willa Jean at the Kemps' house?
What does Mrs. Quimby explain to Ramona about the importance of getting along with Willa Jean at the Kemps' house?
How does Ramona express her disapproval of her father's study, and how does Mr. Quimby reassure her?
How does Ramona express her disapproval of her father's study, and how does Mr. Quimby reassure her?
How does the text detail the interactions and conflicts between family members?
How does the text detail the interactions and conflicts between family members?
What does Ramona seek from her father, and how does he respond?
What does Ramona seek from her father, and how does he respond?
How does Ramona feel about her efforts at the Kemps' house, and how does her mother try to comfort her?
How does Ramona feel about her efforts at the Kemps' house, and how does her mother try to comfort her?
What does Ramona empathize with and understand in her mother's reasoning?
What does Ramona empathize with and understand in her mother's reasoning?
What does Beezus face in relation to attending a sleepover at Mary Jane's house?
What does Beezus face in relation to attending a sleepover at Mary Jane's house?
- How does Ramona's interaction with her teacher, Mrs. Whaley, demonstrate a misunderstanding and eventual clarification?
- How does Ramona's interaction with her teacher, Mrs. Whaley, demonstrate a misunderstanding and eventual clarification?
- What atmosphere does the text convey on the rainy Sunday afternoon at Ramona's house?
- What atmosphere does the text convey on the rainy Sunday afternoon at Ramona's house?
- How does Ramona react to her mother's request to clean her room, and what does this reveal about the family dynamics?
- How does Ramona react to her mother's request to clean her room, and what does this reveal about the family dynamics?
- What role does Picky-picky, the cat, play in adding to the chaotic atmosphere on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- What role does Picky-picky, the cat, play in adding to the chaotic atmosphere on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- How does Mrs. Whaley attempt to make book reports more engaging, and what realization does she come to regarding her approach?
- How does Mrs. Whaley attempt to make book reports more engaging, and what realization does she come to regarding her approach?
- How does the rainy Sunday atmosphere impact Ramona's longing for a happier family atmosphere and her interaction with her mother's request to clean her room?
- How does the rainy Sunday atmosphere impact Ramona's longing for a happier family atmosphere and her interaction with her mother's request to clean her room?
- How does the text highlight misunderstanding and clarification in the interactions between Ramona and Mrs. Whaley?
- How does the text highlight misunderstanding and clarification in the interactions between Ramona and Mrs. Whaley?
- What does the family's dispirited state and Ramona's feelings about being wronged reveal about the family dynamics on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- What does the family's dispirited state and Ramona's feelings about being wronged reveal about the family dynamics on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- How does the text portray Ramona's response to her mother's tone when asked to clean her room, and what does it indicate about their relationship?
- How does the text portray Ramona's response to her mother's tone when asked to clean her room, and what does it indicate about their relationship?
- What does Ramona's blurted out sentence during her book report reveal about her character and the classroom atmosphere?
- What does Ramona's blurted out sentence during her book report reveal about her character and the classroom atmosphere?
- How does the rainy Sunday afternoon setting influence Ramona's reflections on the situation and her subsequent actions?
- How does the rainy Sunday afternoon setting influence Ramona's reflections on the situation and her subsequent actions?
- In what ways does the text depict the strain in the family dynamics through the interactions and reactions of the family members on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- In what ways does the text depict the strain in the family dynamics through the interactions and reactions of the family members on the rainy Sunday afternoon?
- What gesture does the old man make towards the Quimbys at the end of their meal at Whopperburger?
- What gesture does the old man make towards the Quimbys at the end of their meal at Whopperburger?
- How does the Quimby family react to the old man's gesture at the restaurant?
- How does the Quimby family react to the old man's gesture at the restaurant?
- What does Ramona notice about the old man's meal at Whopperburger?
- What does Ramona notice about the old man's meal at Whopperburger?
- How does the family's meal at Whopperburger conclude?
- How does the family's meal at Whopperburger conclude?
- What does the waitress reveal to the Quimbys about the old man at the restaurant?
- What does the waitress reveal to the Quimbys about the old man at the restaurant?
- What do the Quimbys conclude about their behavior after the old man's gesture at the restaurant?
- What do the Quimbys conclude about their behavior after the old man's gesture at the restaurant?
- How does the old man's gesture at Whopperburger impact the Quimby family?
- How does the old man's gesture at Whopperburger impact the Quimby family?
- What emotions does the old man's gesture evoke in the Quimby family?
- What emotions does the old man's gesture evoke in the Quimby family?
- What does Ramona wish for her father at Whopperburger?
- What does Ramona wish for her father at Whopperburger?
- How does the family's meal at Whopperburger change due to the old man's actions?
- How does the family's meal at Whopperburger change due to the old man's actions?
- What does the old man's departure from Whopperburger reveal about his character?
- What does the old man's departure from Whopperburger reveal about his character?
- What impact does the old man's kindness have on the Quimby family?
- What impact does the old man's kindness have on the Quimby family?
- What is Ramona's reaction to her father's decision to take the family out for dinner to the Whopperburger?
- What is Ramona's reaction to her father's decision to take the family out for dinner to the Whopperburger?
- What does Ramona discover when she opens her menu at the Whopperburger?
- What does Ramona discover when she opens her menu at the Whopperburger?
- How does Ramona feel about rainy Sundays?
- How does Ramona feel about rainy Sundays?
- What internal conflict does Ramona experience at the restaurant?
- What internal conflict does Ramona experience at the restaurant?
- What reassurance does Mr. Quimby give his wife before taking the family out for dinner?
- What reassurance does Mr. Quimby give his wife before taking the family out for dinner?
- How does Ramona feel about the silent house on a rainy Sunday?
- How does Ramona feel about the silent house on a rainy Sunday?
- What does Ramona overhear her parents' concerns about on a rainy Sunday?
- What does Ramona overhear her parents' concerns about on a rainy Sunday?
- How does Ramona feel when she encounters the well-dressed old man at the restaurant?
- How does Ramona feel when she encounters the well-dressed old man at the restaurant?
- Why does Ramona feel that her secret thoughts are still safe?
- Why does Ramona feel that her secret thoughts are still safe?
- How does Beezus behave after running out of fake sobs on a rainy Sunday?
- How does Beezus behave after running out of fake sobs on a rainy Sunday?
- What does the family do before heading to the Whopperburger?
- What does the family do before heading to the Whopperburger?
- What highlights Ramona's feelings and experiences on a rainy Sunday?
- What highlights Ramona's feelings and experiences on a rainy Sunday?
Study Notes
Ramona's Third Grade Adventures
- Ramona finds being a member of the Quimby family in third grade challenging due to her father's busyness and her time spent at Howie's house.
- Ramona enjoys riding the bus to school and standing up to Yard Ape.
- Mrs. Whaley introduces Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) to the class.
- The class renames SSR to "Drop Everything And Read" (DEAR) after a discussion led by Ramona.
- Ramona prefers SSR to DEAR as it feels more grown-up and allows her peaceful reading time without pressure.
- Ramona longs to ride a bicycle and gets a chance to ride Howie's, struggling but not giving up.
- Ramona faces pressure from Willa Jean to play a dog, feeling obliged to comply due to her family's understanding.
- Willa Jean asserts her dominance as a "beautiful rich lady" to make Ramona play the dog.
- Ramona's time at the Kemps' house becomes more challenging due to Willa Jean's demands.
- Ramona's experiences at school and the Kemps' house shape her understanding of independence and compliance.
- The text provides insight into the challenges and joys of Ramona's third-grade life and her relationships with her family and friends.
- The themes of independence, compliance, and friendship are central to the story.
Ramona's Morning Routine and School Activities
- Ramona plays a game with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age.
- Ramona pretends to do Sustained Silent Reading to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce.
- The Quimby family has a hectic morning routine with everyone leaving for different places at different times.
- Ramona starts a hard-boiled egg fad at school, influenced by Yard Ape's lunch choices.
- Mrs. Quimby gives Ramona a hard-boiled egg for lunch, despite Ramona not actually liking them.
- Ramona and Susan compare lunches and eagerly anticipate lunchtime.
- Mrs. Whaley introduces a science experiment involving fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal in Ramona's class.
- Ramona creatively labels her jar of fruit-fly larvae, impressing Mrs. Whaley.
- Ramona enjoys a satisfactory morning at school and anticipates her hard-boiled egg for lunch.
Ramona's Dreadful Day
- Ramona threw up in front of her classmates and felt ashamed and humiliated.
- Mrs. Whaley instructed Marsha to take Ramona to the office, where Mrs. Larson comforted her and called her mother to take her home.
- Mrs. Larson, having children of her own, helped Ramona through her sickness in a caring manner.
- Ramona's mother arrived and took her home in a taxi, where she did not throw up.
- Ramona felt comforted by her mother's care and the familiarity of her own bed.
- Beezus and Mr. Quimby showed concern for Ramona when she was sick.
- Ramona's father mentioned the car still being sick, adding a touch of humor to the situation.
- The text portrays Ramona's feelings of shame, embarrassment, and vulnerability during her illness.
- Mrs. Larson's empathetic and caring behavior contrasts with Ramona's feelings of being a nuisance.
- The narrative emphasizes the importance of family and support during difficult times.
- The taxi ride home was a new experience for Ramona, but she was too sick to appreciate it fully.
- Ramona's feelings of pitifulness and vulnerability are evident when she interacts with her family.
Ramona's Rainy Sunday Adventure
- Ramona feels better when she overhears her dad expressing doubt about understanding her thoughts, which makes her feel that her secret thoughts are still safe
- Beezus emerges from her room after running out of fake sobs, red-eyed and damp-haired, and stalks around the house not speaking to anyone
- Ramona hates rainy Sundays and longs for Monday to escape to school, feeling that the house has grown too small to hold her family and its problems
- Ramona overhears her parents' concerns about their future and has her own deep, secret worries about her father getting accidentally locked in the frozen-food warehouse
- Despite her worries, the house is silent except for the rain and her father's pencil scratching
- Mr. Quimby suddenly decides to take the family out for dinner to the Whopperburger, despite not having gone out for months, and reassures his wife that they can manage financially
- The family gets ready and heads to the Whopperburger in their old car with a new transmission
- The restaurant is crowded, and they have to wait for a table, where Ramona encounters a well-dressed old man who teases her with a question about being good to her mother
- Ramona is embarrassed and scowls at the man, feeling that he had no right to pry, but later realizes he was teasing her when he gives her a merry wink
- Opening her menu, Ramona makes an exciting discovery that she can now read what is offered, instead of relying on colored pictures
- The family is determined to smile and enjoy themselves, despite Ramona’s initial indignation
- Ramona's internal conflict about her behavior towards her mother and the encounter with the old man at the restaurant highlight her feelings and experiences on a rainy Sunday
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