No Talking Skills Quiz

What is the main conflict introduced in the first five chapters of "No Talking"?

• The students are unhappy with their school lunches.

• The boys and girls challenge each other to a "no talking" contest.

• The teachers are planning to go on strike.

• The parents are upset with the school's curriculum.

Why do the students decide to start the "no talking" contest?

• They want to see who can be quiet the longest for a school project.

• They are mimicking a silence retreat one of the students read about.

• It starts as a joke but quickly becomes a serious competition.

• They are trying to protest the school's rules.

Which character is described as being very competitive and somewhat of a leader among the boys?

• Dave Packer

• Lynsey Burgess

• Jason

• Katie

What inference can be made about Lynsey Burgess's personality based on her actions in chapters 1-5?

• She is shy and reserved.

• She is curious and loves to read.

• She is competitive and likes to take charge.

• She is indifferent to school activities.

How do the teachers react to the "no talking" contest?

• They are supportive and join in.

• They are confused and a bit frustrated.

• They don't notice the students are doing anything different.

• They are angry and immediately try to stop it.

What is the main rule of the "no talking" contest?

• Students can only speak in whispers.

• Students cannot talk at all during school hours.

• Boys can only talk to boys, and girls can only talk to girls.

• Students cannot talk for two days straight, including at home.

What prediction can be made about the outcome of the "no talking" contest?

• The teachers will find a way to end the contest early.

• The boys will win because they are more determined.

• The contest will end in a tie, teaching everyone a valuable lesson.

• The girls will win because they are better at communicating non-verbally.

How do the students communicate during the contest without speaking?

• Using sign language

• Writing notes to each other

• Using gestures and facial expressions

• All of the above

What theme is beginning to emerge from the first five chapters of "No Talking"?

• The importance of communication

• The challenges of leadership

• The value of silence

• The impact of competition on friendships

Which character seems to be the most affected by the "no talking" contest?

• The principal

• Dave Packer

• Lynsey Burgess

• Mrs. Hiatt, the fifth-grade teacher