The Worst Class Trip Ever: Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who wrote the book?

Dave Barry

What is the main character's name?

Wyatt Palmer

Where does the main character live?

Miami

What school does the main character go to?

Culver Middle School Signup and view all the answers

Where do they take a trip to?

Washington D.C. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's best friend?

Matthew Diaz Signup and view all the answers

What grade is the main character in?

8th grade Signup and view all the answers

What appears in the main character's house in the beginning of the story?

An alligator Signup and view all the answers

What item of clothing does the mom burn?

The dad's boxers Signup and view all the answers

What is their pet dog's name?

Csonka Signup and view all the answers

What does the main character's sister tell the dad to do?

She tells him to run in a zig-zag Signup and view all the answers

What nationality is the mom?

Cuban Signup and view all the answers

What teachers were going on the field trip?

Mr. Barto and Miss Rector Signup and view all the answers

Who does the main character have a crush on?

Suzana Delgado Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's crush dating?

Jean-Phillippe Dumas Signup and view all the answers

What is Cameron Frank's nickname?

Gas Attack Signup and view all the answers

What is Matt suspicious of on the plane?

The two weird guys Signup and view all the answers

What does Matt think is in the backpack?

A missile Signup and view all the answers

How does Wyatt plan on doing to talk to Suzana?

Ask where the emergency exit is Signup and view all the answers

What was the thing Matt found out about the two guys were looking at?

Aerial photos of the White House Signup and view all the answers

What is in the backpack of the two guys?

A dragon head Signup and view all the answers

Where are the two guys from?

Gadakistan Signup and view all the answers

What does Matt take from the two guys?

A 'denonator' Signup and view all the answers

What does Wyatt buy from the gift shop?

A t-shirt that said 'U.S. Secret Service' Signup and view all the answers

What kind of shoes does one of the two guys wear?

Purple crocs Signup and view all the answers

What excuse did Matt use as of why they were gone to Mr. Barto?

that he had diarrhea and needed to go behind a tree Signup and view all the answers

What is their bus number?

147 Signup and view all the answers

What hotel do they stay in?

Harding Hotel Signup and view all the answers

What does Suzana say to do if the two guys come into their room?

Pound on the wall three times Signup and view all the answers

Who does Matt and Wyatt room with?

Cameron and Victor Signup and view all the answers

Who is their second tour guide?

Gene Signup and view all the answers

What disguise do the two guys use?

a blonde wig, a hat, a long coat, and a red coat Signup and view all the answers

What does the two guys demand Wyatt not to do if he wants to keep Matt safe?

Tell the police Signup and view all the answers

What grade is Wyatt Palmer in?

Wyatt is an eighth grader. Signup and view all the answers

What school does Wyatt go to?

He goes to Culver Middle School. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Palmer family live?

They live in Miami. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Palmer hate?

She hates when Mr. Palmer goes outside to get the paper wearing just his boxers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Palmer family's dog named?

The dog's name is Csonka. Signup and view all the answers

What animal was chasing Mr. Palmer?

An alligator was chasing Mr. Palmer. Signup and view all the answers

What was the thing Wyatt wanted to do more than anything else in the world?

He wanted to date Suzana Delgado more than anything in the world. Signup and view all the answers

About how many Instagram followers does Suzana Delgado have?

She has like 183 million Instagram followers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the only good thing that happened on the plane?

The only good thing that happened was that the Federal Marshal decided not to arrest Wyatt and Matt. Signup and view all the answers

What was the worst part about the whole 'Missile' incident?

The worst part was... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Main Character

Written by Dave Barry.
Main character is Wyatt Palmer, an 8th grader at Culver Middle School in Miami.

Setting and Trip

The class trip destination is Washington D.C.
Wyatt's family has a pet dog named Csonka.
The family resides in Miami.

Characters and Relationships

Wyatt's best friend is Matthew Diaz.
Wyatt has a crush on Suzana Delgado, who has a significant Instagram following.
Suzana is dating Jean-Phillippe Dumas.
Matt is suspicious of two men on the plane and believes they are carrying a missile.

Plot Elements

An alligator appears in Wyatt's house at the story's beginning.
Wyatt's mother, who is Cuban, burns his father's boxers for going outside in them.
The group is chaperoned by Mr. Barto and Miss Rector.

Key Incidents

On the plane, Matt thinks two strange men are a threat, leading to comedic misunderstandings.
The two men are later revealed to be from Gadakistan searching for a dragon head in their backpack.
Wyatt's planned conversation with Suzana involves asking about the emergency exit.
Matt uses a ridiculous excuse about diarrhea to explain their absence to Mr. Barto.

Humor and Conflicts

Matt acquires a “denonator” from the questionable men, mistakenly thinking it is dangerous.
Wyatt buys a “U.S. Secret Service” t-shirt as a souvenir.
The designated bus for the class trip is bus number 147.

Hotel and Tour Details

The hotel where the students stay is Harding Hotel.
Gene serves as the group’s second tour guide.
If the two men appear in their room, Suzana suggests knocking three times on the wall.

Character Dynamics

Wyatt and Matt share a room with Cameron and Victor during the trip.
The comedic interactions and dilemmas highlight the blend of adventure and humor in the story.

Conclusion and Key Themes

The story involves mischief, a school trip gone awry, and the trials of young romance.
Themes of friendship, growing up, and adventure run throughout the narrative.

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