Quiz on 'The Junkyard Wonders'

In "The Junkyard Wonders," what is the main challenge that Patricia Polacco faces when she joins her new school?

• Being placed in a special education class

• Moving to a new school and meeting new friends like Michael and Maya

• Making friends with other students

• Learning to read and write

In the thrilling tale, who emerges as the main villain?

• Mrs. Peterson

• Thom

• Barton Poole

• Jody

In the story, how does Gibbie's struggle with speech difficulties add to the adventure for characters like Arjun and Luna?

• It distracts from the main plot

• It adds tension between the characters

• It emphasizes the theme of overcoming challenges

• It provides humor to lighten the mood

In a thrilling classroom adventure, which plot element best describes the scene where James, Abigail, and Benjamin create amazing inventions from junkyard items?

• It introduces a new conflict

• It resolves the main conflict

• It foreshadows future events

• It demonstrates character growth and unity

In the thrilling tale, how does the epilogue (paragraph at beginning) spice up the overall plot structure?

• It introduces a new conflict

• It provides the setting and background knowledge of the story

• It changes the setting of the story

• It reveals the true identity of Mrs. Peterson

What is the main challenge Tricia faces at the start of her adventure?

• Making new friends like Ava and Noah

• Learning to read with Avery

• Being placed in a special education class

• Winning a science fair

How does the junkyard setting spark creativity in the story's plot?

• It's where Tricia and Elijah live

• It inspires Abigail and Aiden to create amazing inventions

• It's where the bullies hang out

• It's the location of the school dance

Who is the character that adds excitement to the story by motivating the students, including Jackson, Noah, and Avery?

• Thom

• Jody

• Mrs. Peterson

• Barton Poole

How does Mrs. Peterson's character bring excitement to the story for students like Harper, Nora, and Ava?

• She creates obstacles for the students

• She helps the students believe in themselves

• She is the antagonist of the story

• She has no effect on the plot

In the epilogue, what surprising twist does the author reveal about the characters' future?

• It introduces a new conflict

• It shows what happened to Ethan, Aria, and Nora later in life

• It changes the setting of the story

• It reveals Mrs. Peterson's true identity