The Worst Class Trip Ever Review
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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?

<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 on the lawn of 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 Taylor 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 talking to Suzana once the plane is in the air?

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

What did Matt observe the two weird guys looking at?

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

What is in the backpack of the two weird guys?

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

Where are the two weird 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

Where did they meet?

<p>Boy Scout statue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the big guy's name?

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

What kind of snake is in the box?

<p>A mountain snake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Wyatt put in Mr. Barto's backpack in the TSA line?

<p>Gun-shaped lighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Matt think the guys are?

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

What was sitting in the two guys' yard?

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

What was in the gift the foreign president gave the U.S. president?

<p>A deadly snake</p> Signup and view all the answers

What car do the foreign guys drive?

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

Who was kidnapped first?

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

Who was kidnapped second?

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

Who is referred to as an idiot?

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

What does Ranaba Umoka mean?

<p>Dragon Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ranaba Umoka?

<p>Rebel group</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the dragon?

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

Who did Wyatt go to the prom with?

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

What is the novel's genre?

<p>Realistic fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was telling the story (perspective)?

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

What was Matt's Find My iPhone password?

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

What did Cameron tell Wyatt when he called him?

<p>'We made a mistake.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Matt say the Gadakistani guys fed him when he was kidnapped?

<p>Frozen pizza</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Wyatt hit when he threw the throwing fork?

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

What did Cameron and the Gadakistani guys bond over?

<p>Worm Wrangler</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character is the one dynamic character (changes)?

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

What is the little guy's name?

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

Study Notes

Author and Characters

  • Dave Barry is the author of "The Worst Class Trip Ever."
  • Wyatt Palmer is the protagonist and main character of the story.
  • Matthew Diaz is Wyatt's best friend, providing support and comic relief.
  • Suzana Delgado is the object of Wyatt's affection, adding romantic interest to the narrative.
  • Taylor is Wyatt's sister, who provides humorous advice during a crisis.

Setting

  • The story is set in Miami, where Wyatt resides and attends Culver Middle School.
  • The school trip destination is Washington D.C., a significant backdrop for various events.

Key Events and Plot Points

  • An alligator appears on Wyatt's lawn at the story's beginning, setting a comedic tone.
  • The story involves a class trip where unusual incidents unfold, including suspicions about strange characters on a plane.
  • The characters encounter two suspicious men on a flight, raising concerns about their intentions.

Significant Objects and Incidents

  • The story includes humorous moments, such as a clothing mishap when Wyatt's mom burns his dad's boxers.
  • A crucial plot device is the presence of a "denonator," which Matt accidentally takes from the two suspicious men.
  • A dragon head appears in the backpack of the two strange characters, adding to the absurdity.

Themes and Genres

  • The novel's genre is realistic fiction, as it explores relatable middle school experiences filled with humor and adventure.
  • The character development of Wyatt reveals his growth, making him the dynamic character who changes throughout the story.

Miscellaneous Facts

  • The series of misunderstandings lead Matt to believe the strange men are terrorists, heightening the story's comedic tension.
  • Wyatt uses an excuse involving diarrhea to explain his absence to their teacher, showcasing character humor.
  • Cameron and Victor are other students who room with Matt and Wyatt during their stay at the Harding Hotel.

Creative Elements

  • Wyatt's perspective drives the narrative, offering insight into his thoughts and feelings.
  • The story humorously explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the challenges of adolescence.
  • A climactic moment occurs when they engage with confused plots involving exotic animals and strange characters, ultimately leading to unexpected alliances and laughter.

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