Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? Chapters 1-10

What does Principal love mean when he says, "Punctuality and the fourth grade go hand in hand" on page 8?

• Hank needs to punctuate his sentences in his essay.

• Hank needs to be one time to school.

• Fourth grade requires him to use good punctuation.

• Principal Love will not be punctual because he's not in 4th grade.

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Why did Hank describe Mrs. Adolf's words as "heat-seeking missiles" on page 9?

• He felt like he wanted to blow up Mrs. Adolf.

• Her words were not appropriate to use in class.

• He felt "attacked" by the thought of writing five full paragraphs.

• He didn't like the way she spoke too quickly.

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Why does the author use italics towards the bottom of page 12?

• to show how much Hank doesn't like school

• to show that a friend is talking to Hank

• to help Hank get his essay done

• to show that Hank is talking to himself

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Why does the author include the image in the last paragraph on page 13: "Ms. Adolf might as well have asked me to ski down Mount Everest...backwards ...blindfolded...and butt naked."

• to describe how cold and awful Hank feels about Mrs. Adolf

• to help the reader understand how difficult writing the essay will be for Hank

• to make the reader laugh at the image of Hank skiing down Mt. Everest

• to describe an adventure Hank wants to go on

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What can we conclude from Hank's statement when he says on page 17, "Sometimes I get the feeling that he's the only person who understands me. He never ever thinks I'm stupid or lazy."

• Papa Pete is nice

• Frankie is his best friend who understands him.

• Hank's dad is lazy.

• Others think Hank is stupid or lazy.

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What can we infer about Hank when he says on page 20, "--he reads for fun. I wish I could do that. I wish it were easier for me to read a book."

• Reading is difficult for Hank.

• Hank doesn't like to read.

• Hank's not smart.

• Hank wishes Frankie would read to him.

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Hank is really good at...

• answering questions

• counting money

• telling lies

• being creative and telling stories

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What can we conclude is Hank's opinion of Nick when he says on page 25, "You could almost hear the small wheels grinding inside his huge blond head."

• Hank waits for Nick to think.

• Hank thinks Nick is not smart.

• Hank thinks Nick is smart.

• Hank thinks Nick is mean.

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Why does Hank tell stories?

• to show he's creative

• for entertainment

• to show off

• to make friends

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What is "The McKelty Factor?" (page 25)

• It refers to Nick being a liar.

• It refers to Nick McKelty being cool.

• It refers to how Nick tells the truth.

• It refers to Nick knowing his multiplication.

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