Gooney Bird and the Room Mother

What does fiasco mean?

• To persuade someone

• A total failure

• Never getting tired

Why does Gooney Bird Greene want to be Squanto?

• Squanto plays an important role

• Squanto isn't in the play

• Squanto is quiet in the play

Why does Malcolm complain about the costumes?

• They are too big

• They are too old

• They are for girls

How did Gooney Bird get the room mother?

• Gooney Bird paid her

• Gooney Bird cajoled her over the phone

• Gooney Bird tricked her

Why does Mrs. Pidgeon let the kids switch socks?

• To play a joke on the principal

• So they stop complaining

• Because their matching socks were boring

Why does the class need a room mother?

• The principal asked every class to have a room mother

• Mrs. Pidgeon needs help in the class

• The principal needs help in the office

Who is Squanto?

• A pilgrim who helped others

• A teacher who helped others

• A Native American who helped others

Who is the room mother?

• Mrs. Pidgeon's mom

• Malcom's mom

• Gooney Bird's mom

What did we find out about the room mother?

• She used to be a teacher 35 years ago

• She used to be a room mother 35 years ago

• She used to be a baker 35 years ago

What does Gooney Bird provide to the class?

• dictionaries

• socks

• costumes