Questions only

1. What news does Principal Mellon share at the beginning of the story?

• A. He has decided to bring back home economics classes
• B. He's allowing students to play video games during lunch
• C. He'll no longer be the principal of Fairview Middle School
• D. His certification has expired and he has to get it renewed

2. What does Dan Mellon bring to school to show his friends?

• A. His Nintendo
• B. His pet frog
• C. His CD player
• D. His new shoes

3. Why does Dan get so upset?

• A. Mr. Nitman keeps telling him to put his bookbag away until after class
• B. Quincy and Kurt forgot about their plans to go to the arcade after school
• C. Mr. Nitman makes him sit next to Allison Carrow on the first day of school
• D. Quincy and Kurt are ignoring him and paying attention to girls instead

4. Which words best describe Principal Devers?

• A. Funny and energetic
• B. Consistent and fair
• C. Logical and critical
• D. Kind and understanding

5. Which line best captures the thoughts of Cooper, Malina, and Rodgers at the story's end?

• A. " 'Principal Devers helped me through the toughest time in my life.' "
• B. "Malina, Cooper, and Rodgers sat in a semicircle on the floor around him."
• C. "They saw someone who truly loved Fairview Middle School."
• D. "Malina handed Mellon a paper towel from a rusty dispenser on the wall."

1. Where are the students and Principal Mellon meeting to prepare for the Cook Off?

• A. The hallway in front of the cafeteria
• B. The old home economics classroom
• C. The soccer field behind the school
• D. The assistant principal's office

2. What is Megan Zimmerman's job for the Cook Off?

• A. Logo design
• B. Social media strategy
• C. Music selection
• D. Table arrangements

3. __________'s presence makes Malina and Cooper suspicious.

• A. Ms. Martinez
• B. Principal Mellon
• C. Mr. Nitman
• D. Eric Fincher

4. In Part 4, which words help create a chaotic mood?

• A. "scrambled" "flung" and "warzone"
• B. "fresh" "sailed" and "hummed"
• C. "silent" "horror" and "doorway"
• D. "grinning" "lively" and "cake"

5. " 'I'd nearly forgotten about this room,' Nitman said softly." Why is this line important in Story 9?

• A. It signals Mr. Nitman's shift in how he is thinking about the project
• B. It shows Mr. Nitman's vast knowledge of Fairview Middle School
• C. It represents Mr. Nitman's commitment to enforcing the rules
• D. It highlights Mr. Nitman's memory as his most important attribute