Chapters 1-10 Sideways Stories of Wayside School

What power did Mrs. Gorf have over the students?

• She could freeze them in place

• She could turn them into apples

• She could read their minds

• She could make them disappear

Why did the students finally turn back into themselves?

• Mrs. Gorf accidentally turned herself into an apple

• Louis, the yard teacher, changed them back

• A new teacher arrived and cast a spell

• The students tricked Mrs. Gorf into reversing the spell

What is the meaning of the word “discipline” as used in this chapter?

• A way to behave

• A type of food

• A difficult challenge

• A place to sit

Why did Mrs. Jewls think the students were monkeys at first?

• They were climbing on desks

• They were making loud noises

• She was confused about the school

• The school had a rule about acting like monkeys

How does Mrs. Jewls’ reaction to the students differ from Mrs. Gorf’s?

• Mrs. Jewls is kind and believes they are good students

• Mrs. Jewls is just as mean as Mrs. Gorf

• Mrs. Jewls refuses to teach them

• Mrs. Jewls is stricter but fair

What does the word "ridiculous" most likely mean in the sentence: "Mrs. Jewls thought it was ridiculous that the students were afraid of her"?

• Funny

• Scary

• Unbelievable

• Normal

Why does Joe have trouble in class?

• He cannot read

• He has trouble spelling

• He answers math problems backwards

• He counts the wrong way

How does Mrs. Jewls react to Joe’s struggle with numbers?

• She gets frustrated with him

• She encourages him to try harder

• She tells him he’s actually doing fine

• She gives him extra homework

What does the word "backwards" most likely mean in this chapter?

• In the wrong direction

• Perfectly correct

• Quickly and efficiently

• Messy and unorganized

Why does Mrs. Jewls send Sharie outside?

• Sharie is being too loud

• Sharie keeps falling asleep in class

• Sharie refuses to do her work

• Sharie is playing with her food