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1. Why does Ramona have to ride the bus to school, and how does she feel about riding the bus?

Ramona has to ride the bus to school because her old school has become an intermediate school. Her new school is too far to walk, so she has to ride the bus. Her stomach feels quivery with excitement about the trip. The bus ride is the right length to make her feel a long way from home but hopefully not long enough to make her feel sick.

2. What changes is Mr. Quimby making in his life?

Mr. Quimby has quit his job working at the check-out counter of the Shop-Rite Market. He is returning to college to become a teacher. He will work one day a week in the frozen-food warehouse of the Shop-Rite Markets to help with the family finances while he is in school.

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