1. Why didn't the teachers want a Herdman in their class?

They hit, cuss, and steal.
They fail every year.
They draw pictures.
They cry a lot.
They answer all the questions right.

2. Why did Alice have big brown blotches from iodine?

She was bitten by Gladys.
She had bruises from running into a desk.
She was bitten by a snake.
She spilled it on herself.
She had warts on her skin.

3. What was on Howard's head after Imogene stole him?

He tells them that she is a neighbor.
He tells them she is a visiting cousin.
He shows them his wedding picture.
He shows them a picture of Lise.
He shows them a newspaper.

4. What scared the kindergarten teacher and students in the closet?

A dead snake
A lizard
The Herdmans cat
A plastic snake
The custodian

5. Why was everyone surprised the Herdmans took an eye test?

It proved they liked to visit the doctor.
It proved that they loved school.
It proved they were excellent students.
It proved they could see.
It proved they knew their alphabet.

6. Whose blanket did Howard get when his was lost?

Gladys'
Charlie's
Beth's
Imogene's
Alice's

7. Who would most likely say, "I don't think Imogene can change. She is disgusting."

Charlie
Louella
Mr. Crabtree
Alice Wendlekin
Beth

8. Which simile best describes Howard's hair?

It was as green as grass
It was as beautiful as snow.
It was as straight as grass.
It was as smooth as silk.
It was as sharp as a knife.

9. Beth tells Imogene she is resourceful. What does resourceful mean?

Brave, strong, courageous, fearless
Stupid, dumb, unintelligent, crazy
Silly, crazy, weird, funny
Smart, knowledgeable, intelligent, wise
Creative, shrewd, enterprising, sharp, inventive

10. What is the author's main purpose in writing this book?

As a guidebook for teachers
To instruct us on how to have a successful school year
To give us facts about schools
To teach us a lesson about bullies
To entertain the reader