The Landry News-Unit Review

What did Cara discover about her teacher, Mr. Larson, in the display case at school?

• He had been the editor-in-chief of the local newspaper.
• He had been teacher-of-the-year three times in a row.
• He was a criminal who was wanted by the police.
• He was a student of Mr. Phillips-Frey a long time ago.

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What happened to the very first edition of The Landry News that Cara hung up in Mr. Larson's room?

• The newspaper ended up on Dr. Barnes' desk.
• The newspaper won an award.
• The local newspaper printed a story about it.
• It was ripped off the wall and tore up by Mr. Larson.

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What was the first real assignment that Mr. Larson gave the class?

• To discover the heart of two newspapers by comparing editorial sections.
• To write a news article about something that happened in school.
• To learn about how the newspaper is made.
• To interview someone and write a news report about what they learned.

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How did Joey help Cara create the second edition of The Landry News?

• He showed her how to use the computer to publish the newspaper.
• He wrote the articles for the sports section of the newspaper.
• He helped her sell advertising for the newspaper.
• He helped other students with writing and editing the newspaper.

How did Cara know so much about some of the students at Denton Elementary School even though she was new there?

• She was a secret spy working for the government.
• She looked them up in the old yearbooks.
• She paid attention to conversations and details.
• She made up all the information.

Why did Cara start to write newspapers?

• She wanted to share her love for liver and onions.
• She wanted to be popular.
• She wanted to be a journalist and quit school.
• She was angry at her dad for leaving her and her mother.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Mr. Larson going from being a good teacher to a bad teacher over many years?

• He was worried about his wife teaching in a bad school.
• He was sick and tired of teaching.
• He was depressed about not being able to send his daughters to good colleges.
• He had to take care of his wife's parents and then his parents when they got older.

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What was the survey that Cara and Lee Ann did for the second edition of The Landry News?

• Favorite Subject
• Favorite Teacher
• Favorite Food
• Favorite Colors of Boogers

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What section of the newspaper did Mr. Larson always save to read last?

• The sports section
• The editorials
• The business section
• The comics

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Why did Mr. Larson ask Cara for an extra copy of the second edition of The Landry News?

• He wanted to give a copy to Dr. Barnes.
• He wanted a copy to keep for himself.
• He wanted to put a copy in the school library.
• He wanted to take one home to show his wife.

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