Narrator's Decisions and Reactions

The narrator decides to confess to Mama about an incident before Miss Crocker can. After an encounter with Mr. Welliver, the narrator overhears Miss Crocker complaining to Mama about damaged books. Mama responds calmly and takes a radical approach by altering the books, despite Miss Crocker's disapproval. Mama's actions reflect her belief in not accepting the status quo, and Miss Crocker is left wary of Mama's unconventional methods.

What decision does the narrator make by the end of the school day?

• To skip school the next day

• To confront Miss Crocker

• To tell Mama everything before Miss Crocker does

• To hide the truth from Mama

What has the narrator learned from nine years of experience?

• Punishment is always severe

• Honesty leads to less severe punishment

• Miss Crocker is always right

• Mama never listens

Who does the narrator accidentally collide with?

• A fellow student

• Miss Crocker

• Mama

• Mr. Welliver

What does Miss Crocker show Mama?

• A new lesson plan

• A student's report card

• A damaged book

• A letter from the principal

How does Mama react to Miss Crocker's concerns?

• She gets angry

• She remains calm and non-committal

• She agrees with Miss Crocker

• She punishes the children

What does Miss Crocker threaten to do if the books are not used?

• Take away the books

• Report Mama to the principal

• Give the students extra homework

• Fail the students in reading and composition

What does Mama do with the books?

• Returns them to Miss Crocker

• Covers the offensive pages with paper

• Gives them to another teacher

• Throws them away

What does the narrator decide to do after observing Mama?

• Help Mama immediately

• Wait until evening to talk to Mama

• Confront Miss Crocker

• Leave the school