Character Interactions and Motivations

The transcript covers two main events: a family evening where they discuss their day, including topics like real estate and cheerleading, and a school prank where mustard is squirted into Webb's sneakers during geography class. The family shares a meal together, highlighting their dynamics and humor, while the school scene showcases a mischievous act by students.

What does the mother do as soon as she gets home?

• Kicks off her shoes and relaxes

• Begins cleaning the house

• Starts cooking dinner

• Goes to her room to rest

Why does Abby say she has to be perky?

• Because she loves being energetic

• To make up for her mother's tiredness

• To annoy her brother

• To impress her friends

What is Pen Webb trying out for?

• The drama club

• Cheerleading

• The school band

• The football team

How does the father react when Abby hugs him?

• He ignores her

• He tells her to go away

• He asks what she wants

• He hugs her back warmly

What does Abby want to know about an acre?

• How much it costs

• How to measure it

• How to sell it

• How many square feet it contains

What does the family discuss during dinner?

• Their vacation plans

• Pen Webb's thrift shop clothes

• The latest movie

• Abby's school grades

What does Abby want to do regarding her clothes?

• Buy them from a designer store

• Borrow them from friends

• Get them from Second Time Around

• Make them herself

What is the protagonist looking forward to at football practice?

• Learning new techniques

• Meeting new friends

• Wearing the pads

• Winning the first game

What prank do the protagonist and Mike plan for Pen Webb?

• Hiding his books

• Putting mustard in his sneakers

• Drawing on his face

• Switching his locker

How does Pen Webb react to the prank?

• He gets angry

• He laughs it off

• He walks away calmly

• He reports it to the teacher