Sam's Classroom Adventures

Sam, a second grader, loves his hamster, George Washington, and wants to be the hamster helper in class. During a trip to the Science Museum, Sam secretly brings George Washington along. The hamster escapes into the animal zone, leading to a class-wide search. Eventually, George Washington is found, and Sam gets to sit at the front of the class with his beloved hamster.

What is the title of the story?

• The Best Seat in Second Grade

• The Best Seat in Fourth Grade

• The Best Seat in Third Grade

• The Best Seat in First Grade

Where does Sam sit in his classroom?

• Near the paper Pioneer fort

• Near the dinosaur models

• At the back of room 75

• Near the globe

What is George Washington in the story?

• A teacher

• A dinosaur model

• A student

• A hamster

What color is George Washington described as?

• The color of chocolate

• The color of honey

• The color of grass

• The color of snow

What does the hamster helper get to do?

• Feed George Washington

• Clean the classroom

• Read a book

• Draw pictures

Who was chosen as the new hamster helper?

• Ollie

• Miguel

• Nina

• Sam

What extra item does Sam decide to bring to the museum?

• A book

• George Washington

• A coat

• A lunchbox

What does Sam do with George Washington at the planetarium?

• Feeds him

• Makes a wish

• Gives him to Mr. Hopper

• Puts him in a cage

What happens to George Washington in the animal zone?

• He falls asleep

• He gets lost

• He sneezes

• He jumps into the hamster habitat

How does the class react when George Washington escapes?

• They leave the museum

• They laugh

• They panic and try to find him

• They ignore it