Wayside School Character and Events

The transcript covers the quirky stories from Wayside School, starting with an introduction to its unique structure. In Chapter 1, Mrs. Gorf, a mean teacher, turns students into apples. Chapter 2 introduces Mrs. Jewls, who mistakes the students for monkeys. Finally, Chapter 3 focuses on Joe's struggle and eventual success in learning to count.

What was the original plan for the structure of Wayside School?

• 30 stories high with one classroom on each story

• One story high with 30 classrooms in a row

• A pyramid-shaped building with 30 levels

• A circular building with 30 classrooms

Why did the builder apologize for the construction of Wayside School?

• He used the wrong materials

• He built it sideways instead of in a row

• He forgot to include a playground

• He made it too small for the students

What did Mrs. Gorf threaten to do if students misbehaved?

• Give them extra homework

• Turn them into apples

• Send them to detention

• Make them write lines

How did Mrs. Gorf turn students back into children?

• By snapping her fingers

• By wiggling her ears and sticking out her tongue

• By clapping her hands

• By saying a magic word

What did Louis the yard teacher mistakenly think about Mrs. Gorf?

• She was absent

• She was a kind teacher

• She was the best teacher because of the apples

• She was too strict

What did Mrs. Jewls initially mistake the students for?

• Puppies

• Robots

• Aliens

• Monkeys

How did Mrs. Jewls react when she realized the students were not monkeys?

• She laughed

• She was angry

• She was shocked

• She was indifferent

What did Mrs. Jewls plan to bring for the 'monkeys'?

• Peanuts

• Books

• Bananas

• Candy

What was Joe's main problem in Mrs. Jewls' class?

• He couldn't write

• He couldn't count

• He couldn't read

• He couldn't spell

How did Joe finally learn to count?

• By using a calculator

• By waking up one morning

• By practicing every day

• By getting extra help from Mrs. Jewls