The Worst Class Trip Ever: Flashcards
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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?

<p>Culver Middle School</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do they take a trip to?

<p>Washington D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's best friend?

<p>Matthew Diaz</p> Signup and view all the answers

What grade is the main character in?

<p>8th grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>An alligator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What item of clothing does the mom burn?

<p>The dad's boxers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is their pet dog's name?

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

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

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

What nationality is the mom?

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

What teachers were going on the field trip?

<p>Mr. Barto and Miss Rector</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the main character have a crush on?

<p>Suzana Delgado</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's crush dating?

<p>Jean-Phillippe Dumas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Cameron Frank's nickname?

<p>Gas Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Matt suspicious of on the plane?

<p>The two weird guys</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Matt think is in the backpack?

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

How does Wyatt plan on doing to talk to Suzana?

<p>Ask where the emergency exit is</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aerial photos of the White House</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is in the backpack of the two guys?

<p>A dragon head</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the two guys from?

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

What does Matt take from the two guys?

<p>A 'denonator'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Wyatt buy from the gift shop?

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

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

<p>Purple crocs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is their bus number?

<p>147</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hotel do they stay in?

<p>Harding Hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pound on the wall three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Matt and Wyatt room with?

<p>Cameron and Victor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is their second tour guide?

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

What disguise do the two guys use?

<p>a blonde wig, a hat, a long coat, and a red coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tell the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

What grade is Wyatt Palmer in?

<p>Wyatt is an eighth grader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What school does Wyatt go to?

<p>He goes to Culver Middle School.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Palmer family live?

<p>They live in Miami.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Palmer hate?

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

What is the Palmer family's dog named?

<p>The dog's name is Csonka.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What animal was chasing Mr. Palmer?

<p>An alligator was chasing Mr. Palmer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

About how many Instagram followers does Suzana Delgado have?

<p>She has like 183 million Instagram followers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>The worst part was...</p> 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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