Parker's Daily Life and Challenges

Parker, a 14-year-old with a provisional driver's license, navigates his responsibilities of driving his grandmother to the senior center and attending school. Despite his love for his pickup truck, he faces challenges with reading and schoolwork. His grandmother's forgetfulness adds to his daily hurdles. At school, Parker deals with pranks and a disengaged teacher, Mr. Kermit, while struggling with reading comprehension. Despite these challenges, Parker remains resilient in managing his duties and school life.

What does Parker find cool about the pickup truck?

• The brand

• The sound it makes

• Its color

• The size

What issue does Parker face with reading?

• He can't see the letters

• He reads too slowly

• The letters appear jumbled

• He doesn't like reading

Why does Parker have a provisional driver's license?

• He is older than his classmates

• He won a contest

• He needs to help with farm work

• He is a good driver

What is Parker's main responsibility in the morning?

• Going to the gym

• Delivering newspapers

• Taking his grandmother to the senior center

• Feeding the animals

What does Parker's grandmother often forget?

• Her name

• How to cook

• Parker's name

• Where she lives

What causes Parker to be late for school?

• His grandmother's delays

• Traffic

• A flat tire

• Oversleeping

What mishap occurs when Parker arrives at school?

• He forgets his homework

• He gets into a fight

• He loses his backpack

• He slips on a buttered floor

How does Mr. Kermit react to classroom disruptions?

• He calls the principal

• He gets angry

• He ignores them

• He leaves the room

What is Parker's main struggle in class?

• Science experiments

• Math problems

• Reading comprehension

• History dates

What does Parker think about Mr. Kermit's teaching style?

• It's very engaging

• It's very strict

• It's very relaxed

• It's very confusing