Mr. Z's Classroom Dilemmas

Mr. Z hopes Greg and Mara's plan to sell comics at school is derailed, but they arrive ready to proceed. They discuss parental support and Mr. Z's internal conflict about helping them. They plan a presentation for the school committee, resolving a conflict between Greg and Mara. The session ends with optimism about the plan's success.

What was Mr. Z secretly hoping for on Tuesday morning?

• That Greg and Marv would arrive early

• That something would disrupt their plan

• That the principal would approve their plan

• That the meeting would be canceled

What did Mara do when she arrived in the math room?

• She asked Mr. Z about the plan

• She called Greg

• She began writing in her notebook

• She started drawing

How did Greg respond when asked about his parents' opinion?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They were against the plan

• They were unaware

Why did Mr. Z feel trapped?

• He wanted to avoid the meeting

• He was afraid of the principal

• He saw nothing wrong with their plan

• He didn't want to help the kids

What was Mr. Z's main concern about the situation?

• It might lead to a physical altercation

• It might involve too much paperwork

• It could cause a financial loss

• It could lead to a disagreement

What did Mr. Z consider doing to find a way out?

• Talking to the principal

• Ignoring the situation

• Calling the superintendent's office

• Canceling the meeting

What did Mara and Greg discuss regarding their presentation?

• What to wear

• What snacks to bring

• Who should speak first

• How to decorate the room

How did Mr. Z handle the argument between Mara and Greg?

• He encouraged it

• He intervened and stopped it

• He left the room

• He ignored it

What role did Mr. Z take during the meeting?

• He was a passive observer

• He became the chairperson

• He left the meeting

• He was a note-taker

What was the general feeling at the end of the meeting?

• Hopelessness

• Optimism

• Disappointment

• Confusion