Understanding Narration and Character Reactions

The transcript describes a boy's first day of school, his calming bath routine, and a conversation with his mother. He shares his experiences, including meeting a new student, Joey, who causes trouble and confesses love for Judy Billings. The boy's mother offers predictions and advice, helping him calm down and gain perspective.

What does the narrator's mother call his anxious feeling?

• Chipmunky

• Squirrelly

• Jittery

• Nervous Nelly

What activity helps the narrator calm down?

• Reading a book

• Taking a bubble bath

• Going for a walk

• Playing video games

What nickname did the narrator get from his mother?

• Splash

• Suds

• Foamy

• Bubbles

What did Mrs. Simms tell the class they were going to be?

• Leaders

• Angels

• Stars

• Champions

How did the narrator behave unusually in class?

• He was very quiet

• He fell asleep

• He kept blurting out

• He was disruptive

What did Joey do on the playground that showed he was a troublemaker?

• He stole a ball

• He pushed a kid

• He slid into Gerald Willis and jumped off his shoulders

• He broke a swing

What did Joey tell Judy Billings?

• He liked her dress

• She was funny

• He loved her

• She was smart

How did the narrator feel about Joey's confession to Judy?

• He was amused

• He was happy

• He was upset

• He was indifferent

What was the mother's prediction about Judy's reaction?

• She would be happy

• She would be angry

• She would ignore him

• She would laugh at him

What did the narrator's mother predict about the class's focus?

• They would be too busy playing

• They would be too busy fighting

• They would be too busy studying

• They would be too busy being superstar angels