Ms. Awful ~ Test Review

Based on details at the end of the story, it is reasonable to infer that Roger's opinion of Miss Orville has changed from

• dislike to compassion

• love to hatred

• admiration to disapproval

• worship to direspect

It is reasonable to infer that Roger's sister's opinion of him is that he

• is strong and courageous

• has no respect for his elders

• does not take his education seriously

• is a brilliant student

A change in Roger's character is caused by the appearance of a substitute teacher, Miss Orville

• the death of his teacher, Miss Wilson

• his promotion into the third grade

• Miss Wilson leaving to take care of a crisis

• his going to a different school

At the end of the story Miss Orville's eyes fill with tears because

• She is hurt because they destroyed her plant

• She is touched because Roger has learned to spell

• She is sad to leave the children

• She is sad because she was evicted from her home

Which of the following statements BEST describes the way Miss Orville responds when someone pulls the leaves from her classroom plant?

• She says it doesn't matter because it is only a plant

• She retaliates against the entire class

• She suggests that they all lie down and rest

• she hopes whoever did it is sorry

Miss Orville believes that the proper approach to nurturing children's growth emphasizes

• hard work and discipline

• indulgence and fawning

• television and boating

• fun and games

The students' first reaction to Miss Orville is one of ______________

• rage

• affection

• delight

• shock

According to the story, what causes Roger to feel sympathy toward Miss Orville?

• a. He knows what happened to her when she got “evicted”.

• She told him that he is her favorite student.

• He knows that she is elderly and possibly sick

• She reminds him of his grandmother.

The adjectives that BEST describe Roger Clark in the beginning of the story are:

• dull and indifferent

• bright but indifferent

• caring and lazy

• bright and hard-working

Which sentence best states the theme, underlying message, of “Miss Awful”?

• Children are like plants.

• Substitute teachers are strict.

• People can influence others; regardless of how long they are in one’s life.

• Private schools have less rules than public schools.