Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary True and False

Ramona Quimby is excited to ride the bus to her new school, Cedarhurst Primary School.

Beezus is going to Rosemont High School.

Ramona had finished the second grade last June.

Ramona is starting the third grade.

Ramona confronts Danny and calls him a 'yard ape'

Ramona's squeaky sandals cause annoyance in the class

Mrs. Whaley makes a lighthearted comment about Ramona's 'musical shoes'

Ramona gives herself the nickname 'Superfoot' after getting her eraser back

Ramona's mother advises her to be nice to a child named Willa Jean

Ramona openly expresses her wish to be 'horrid' to Willa Jean

Ramona feels big enough for her family to depend on

Ramona is frustrated about her family but happy about Willa Jean

Ramona misses her friend Howie, who is in the same class as her

Ramona's new teacher's name is Mrs. Whaley

Ramona feels happy and tall in her new school

Ramona accidentally squeaks loudly in the classroom

Ramona is not worried about her father teaching art to other children and avoids thinking about it.

Ramona is excited about her new school where teachers will compare her to her responsible sister, Beezus.

Ramona corrects Willa Jean, saying she's going to kindergarten.

Ramona and Howie sit together on the bus for their first day at the new school.

The bus aide reprimands the boy for kicking the seats, and Ramona loses her pencil.

A boy in a baseball cap grins and denies seeing the eraser, leading to Ramona calling him a liar.

Ramona feels triumphant she didn't get carsick as she arrives at her new school.

Ramona feels grown-up and wise in the ways of the world as she enters the school.

The text sets the scene for Ramona's first day at her new school, highlighting her interactions with her teachers and her feelings about starting third grade.

Danny shoves ahead of her and throws something small and blue to another boy.

Ramona's first day at her new school is highlighted through her interactions with her classmates and her feelings about starting fifth grade.

Ramona feels triumphant she didn't get carsick as she arrives at her new school.

Mr. Quimby is returning to school to become a doctor after working at a checkout counter.

Mr. Quimby will work full-time in a frozen-food warehouse to support the family financially.

Mrs. Quimby works as a nurse in a doctor's office.

Ramona and Beezus are not interested in their father's studies or homework.

Mr. Quimby plans to study math and history to become a teacher.

The family is apprehensive about Mr. Quimby's return to school.

Ramona is thrilled to be responsible for looking after Willa Jean after school.

The family is financially stable, and Mr. Quimby's return to school is not a significant change.

Mr. Quimby's new part-time job in a frozen-food warehouse involves operating a forklift.

Mr. Quimby refers to himself as 'Santa's Little Helper' at the warehouse due to the low temperature.

Ramona does not feel a sense of responsibility about the changes happening in her family.

Ramona and Beezus are the names of Mr. Quimby's pet dogs.

Ramona's favorite part of riding the bus to school is standing up to Yard Ape.

Ramona prefers Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) over 'Drop Everything And Read' (DEAR) because it feels more grown-up.

Ramona gives up easily when she struggles to ride Howie's bicycle.

Willa Jean pressures Ramona to play a dog at the Kemps' house.

The text provides insight into the challenges and joys of Ramona's fourth-grade life.

The themes of independence, compliance, and friendship are not central to the story.

Ramona finds being a member of the Quimby family in third grade easy.

Mrs. Whaley introduces 'Drop Everything And Read' (DEAR) to the class.

Riding the bus to school is not mentioned as a challenge for Ramona.

Ramona's experiences at school and the Kemps' house do not shape her understanding of independence and compliance.

Ramona enjoys the pressure from Willa Jean to play a dog.

Ramona feels obliged to comply with Willa Jean's demands due to her family's understanding.

Ramona remembered the words used by Uncle Rat to give Mr. Frog permission to marry Miss Mousie

Willa Jean orders Ramona to take Bruce's other hand during their game

Ramona finds the game with Willa Jean and Bruce boring as it goes on and on

Ramona hopes her mother will rescue her before Howie's parents come home from work

Ramona's mishap with the unboiled egg results in egg yolk and shell on her face and hair

Marsha successfully helps clean up Ramona's egg mess with paper napkins

Mrs. Larson suggests an egg shampoo to help clean up Ramona

Ramona overhears teachers discussing their classes in the office

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

The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings and experiences during and after the egg incident

Ramona contemplates how to deal with her younger sister, Willa Jean

Ramona overhears teachers' conversations and Mrs. Whaley's insensitive remark about her

Ramona's reaction to Mrs. Whaley's comment is described

Ramona's thoughts and emotions are detailed as she listens to the sounds in the office

The teacher sends Ramona to the office after the lunchtime mishap

Ramona enjoys the meat served for dinner

Ramona's father finishes his serving and helps himself to Ramona's plate

The family cat, Picky-picky, joins the meal at the dinner table

The parents share a private laugh during the dinner

The girls and parents argue about eating the tongue, causing tension at the dinner table

Ramona doubts her father's artistic abilities for the first time

Mrs. Quimby insists they eat the tongue as it is cheaper and nutritious

Ramona finds the meat delicious and tender at first

Beezus and Ramona discover the meat is actually tongue and refuse to eat it

Mr. Quimby suggests the girls prepare dinner the next day so Mrs. Quimby can rest

Ramona complains about wanting cornbread during dinner

Ramona refuses to eat any fat on her meat

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 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 pretends to do Sustained Silent Reading to escape playing with Willa Jean and Bruce.

Mrs. Whaley introduces a science experiment involving fruit flies and blue-dyed oatmeal in Ramona's class.

The Quimby family has a hectic morning routine with everyone leaving for different places at different times.

Ramona plays a game with Willa Jean, Bruce, and Beezus, feeling unfairly burdened by her younger age.

Ramona and Susan compare lunches and eagerly anticipate lunchtime.

The Quimby family has a calm morning routine with everyone leaving for the same place at the same time.

Ramona feels excited about her lunch of hard-boiled eggs.

Ramona dislikes her jar of fruit-fly larvae.

Ramona feels comforted by spending time with her father and realizes that drawing a foot is not as easy as she thought

Ramona's mother apologizes for the egg incident, but Ramona struggles to forgive her and remains angry and unhappy

Ramona's sister Beezus is not helpful as she is tired and grouchy after staying up late at a friend's house

Ramona starts to like Yard Ape, but he teases her by calling her 'Egghead'

Ramona's emotional struggles at school and home are depicted through her interactions with her teacher, classmates, and family members

The text provides insight into Ramona's feelings of hurt, embarrassment, and the complexity of her relationships with those around her

Ramona accidentally breaks an egg in her hair and is called a show-off and a nuisance by her teacher, Mrs. Whaley

Despite feeling forgotten, Ramona is reminded to return to class and reluctantly does so with Yard Ape, who shows unexpected sympathy

Ramona avoids looking at Mrs. Whaley while practicing cursive writing in class and decides to never write a cursive capital Q again

Ramona feels hurt and humiliated by Mrs. Whaley's words and sits in the office, feeling numb and wanting to avoid facing her again

Ramona feels comforted by spending time with her father and realizes that drawing a foot is not as easy as she thought

Ramona's experiences highlight the challenges and emotions that children often face in navigating school and family dynamics

Ramona and Beezus decide to make an awful dish to show their parents how they feel about eating tongue

Beezus is not squeamish about touching raw meat

Ramona suggests throwing everything in one dish for the meal preparation

Beezus and Ramona successfully remove the skin from the chicken thighs using tongs and forks

Ramona and Beezus successfully surprise their parents with a perfectly cooked dinner

Ramona and Beezus use apricot jam instead of jelly in their cooking experiment

The chaotic cooking process includes a mishap with the temperature for cornbread

The parents find the dinner surprisingly good and praise the chicken and cornbread

The girls' creativity and effort are not acknowledged by their parents

The family does not enjoy a lighthearted, candlelit meal together

The story highlights the chaos and comedy of the girls' cooking misadventure, ending with a heartwarming family moment

Ramona and Beezus realize they used paprika instead of chili powder in the recipe

The girls' cooking adventure demonstrates their resourcefulness and determination

The dinner is deemed inedible

The girls face challenges with measuring, spilling, and forgetting ingredients

Ramona and Beezus substitute buttermilk with banana yogurt in their cooking experiment

Ramona's mother gives her weak tea and dry toast to help her hydrate due to stomach flu

Ramona finds a cartoon drawn by her father and begins to feel better

Ramona's mother stays home to take care of her, and her job is covered by a retired receptionist

Ramona's mother provides her with a sponge bath during her recovery

Ramona's illness and recovery process is briefly mentioned in the text

Ramona is allowed to watch television during her illness

The text illustrates the care and support Ramona receives from her family during her illness

Ramona's mother notices her improving mood and comments on her progress

Ramona's family is noisy and inconsiderate while she is sick

Ramona prefers to watch dog-food commercials on television

Ramona's mother administers a fizzy drink to help her hydrate due to stomach flu

Ramona feels bored and cranky throughout her recovery process

Ramona is called 'Egghead' at school, which initially upsets her?

Mr. Quimby explains to Ramona that 'Egghead' is slang for a smart person, which makes her feel better?

The family dinner is considered a success despite the chicken and cornbread not meeting expectations?

Ramona forgives her mother for a kitchen mishap, which brings relief to both of them?

Mr. and Mrs. Quimby have serious discussions at night, worrying Ramona?

Ramona becomes uncomfortable at school and stops volunteering answers, feeling anxious not to be a nuisance to her teacher?

Ramona silently prays for the terrible feeling to pass as her day takes a turn for the worse?

Ramona witnesses her father struggling with the car, making her parents late for work and school?

Mrs. Quimby offers to take the car to the mechanic, causing Mr. Quimby to miss his first class?

Ramona's school day starts off rough, feeling heavy and unmotivated?

Ramona struggles to focus on her schoolwork, feeling miserable and wishing the terrible feeling would go away?

The girls are not grateful that their cooking was enjoyed during the family dinner?

Ramona's Terrible Day is the title of the text.

Ramona's mother is immediately available to take her home from school after she falls ill.

Mrs. Larson, the school secretary, shows empathy and care towards Ramona.

Ramona's father's occupation is mentioned in the text.

The text emphasizes the theme of sickness and the support received during challenging times.

Ramona throws up in front of everyone at school, feeling proud and happy.

Mrs. Whaley instructs Marsha to take Ramona to the office after she falls ill.

Ramona's family is not involved in taking care of her after she falls ill.

The challenges and empathy shown by the school staff and Ramona's family are not portrayed in the text.

Ramona's mother arrives at school and takes her home in a taxi.

Ramona feels relieved after not throwing up in the taxi.

The text does not depict the kindness and understanding shown by Mrs. Larson towards Ramona.

Ramona, Sara, and Janet pretended to be cats during their book report

The book Left-Behind Cat is described as a silent book in the text

The text emphasizes the theme of the challenges and joys of Ramona's fourth-grade life

Most of the book reports in Mrs. Whaley's class ended with 'if you want to find out what happens next, read the book'

Ramona empathizes with Beezus but also understands her mother's reasoning.

Mrs. Quimby tries to comfort Ramona and encourages her not to give up.

Ramona seeks comfort from her father, who is studying children's cognitive processes.

Mr. Quimby reassures Ramona and shows her affection.

The family dynamics and responsibilities are portrayed through the interactions and conflicts between family members.

The text highlights the challenges and complexities of family relationships and individual responsibilities.

Ramona expresses her disapproval of her father's study, feeling it's none of his business.

Mrs. Quimby explains to Ramona the importance of getting along with Willa Jean at the Kemps' house.

Ramona feels misunderstood and unappreciated for her efforts at the Kemps' house.

Mr. Quimby supports his wife's decision, seeking peace for his work.

Beezus is forbidden by her mother from attending a sleepover at Mary Jane's house.

Ramona is asked by her mother to clean her room, leading to a confrontation.

Ramona's teacher, Mrs. Whaley, confesses to trying to make book reports more engaging but acknowledges the unfairness of asking students to sell books they don't like.

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, everyone in the Quimby family is in a good mood and enjoys a lighthearted atmosphere.

Ramona's mother asks her to clean her room, and Ramona feels demotivated and bored, thinking of more exciting activities she'd like to do.

Picky-picky, the cat, adds to the chaotic atmosphere by meowing to be let in, and Ramona points out Beezus's room not being cleaned.

Ramona feels wronged and hurt by her mother's tone, indicating a strained family dynamic on this rainy Sunday afternoon.

Ramona's father, Mr. Quimby, is mentioned in the text as working at a checkout counter.

Ramona's sister, Beezus, is not helpful as she is tired and grouchy after staying up late at a friend's house.

Ramona's mother apologizes for the egg incident, and Ramona struggles to forgive her and remains angry and unhappy.

Despite feeling forgotten, Ramona is reminded to return to class and reluctantly does so with Yard Ape, who shows unexpected sympathy.

The text provides insight into the challenges and joys of Ramona's fourth-grade life.

Mrs. Quimby works as a nurse in a doctor's office.

The story highlights the chaos and comedy of the girls' cooking misadventure, ending with a heartwarming family moment.

Ramona's family enjoys a lighthearted, candlelit meal together at Whopperburger.

The old man who paid for the Quimbys' meals is described as lonely and missing his family.

The Quimbys conclude that they are a nice family after reflecting on their behavior.

Ramona is able to finish her meal at Whopperburger.

Ramona's father orders apple pie and ice cream for everyone after Ramona is unable to finish her meal.

The family is unsurprised by the old man's gesture of paying for their meals.

The Quimbys' meals at Whopperburger were paid for by the waitress.

The family discusses their ups and downs, acknowledging that they are not as nice as some families they know.

The family is disappointed by the old man's gesture.

The old man seems upset about something and leaves after a discussion with the waitress.

The family eats in silence throughout their meal at Whopperburger.

The family is shocked by the old man's gesture of paying for their meals.

Ramona's family had not dined out for months before their unexpected dinner at the Whopperburger

Mr. Quimby reassures Mrs. Quimby that they will manage financially and justifies the dinner as a treat

Ramona's unexpected new skill at the Whopperburger brings her excitement and independence

The family's unexpected dinner out lifts the gloom and anger that had prevailed earlier in the day

Mr. Quimby plans to work more hours to manage during Thanksgiving, hinting at strained financial situation

Ramona's worries about her father being locked in a frozen-food warehouse reflect her deep, secret fears about her family's future

The Quimbys' unexpected dinner out serves as a brief respite from their financial and emotional worries

Ramona feels indignant and does not want to talk to the old man in the restaurant

The Quimbys' financial situation is not hinted to be strained in the text

Ramona's worries about her father accidentally being locked in a frozen-food warehouse do not reflect her secret fears about her family's future

The Quimbys' unexpected dinner out did not lift the gloom and anger that had prevailed earlier in the day

Mr. Quimby does not plan to work more hours to manage during Thanksgiving, hinting at strained financial situation