2. What does Torey do when Thomaso goes into a rage when he can't have his own potted plant?
(a) Restrains him.
(b) Sends him to the office.
(c) Ignores him.
(d) Argues with him.

3. What does Joc do when Torey doesn't say yes to marrying him?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Cries.
(c) Rolls his eyes.
(d) Erupts in anger.

4. What does Thomaso say is the reason why Claudia is in Torey's class?
(a) She can't get along with anyone in her regular classes.
(b) She's pregnant.
(c) She can't read.
(d) She's slow.

5. What does Lori do when Torey wins the game they are playing?
(a) Cries.
(b) Storms away.
(c) Hit Torey.
(d) Yells.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Boo get injured?

2. What does Torey push Claudia to do?

3. Who does Torey receive a letter from?

4. Where does Lori say she feels like a winner?

5. What classroom pet is Boo interested in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Torey switch from having a full-sized class to one with only a few students?

2. Discuss how Boo injured himself in Chapter 9 and what happens when he is taken to the hospital.

3. Describe Boo's speaking skills and discuss what happens when he begins to talk in Chapter 12.

4. Describe the relationship between Torey and Joc.

5. What events follow when Lori drops and breaks her bowl of ice cream?

6. Describe Lori's reaction to Boo's injury and visit to the hospital.

7. Why does Torey say it is hard for her to communicate with Claudia?

8. Who is the third child brought to Torey's classroom and what does the child do when they first join the class?

9. What do Claudia and Torey discuss in Chapter 13?

10. What does Torey discover about Thomaso's past when she reads his personal file?

(see the answer keys)

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