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What are best characteristics to describe Donovan?

• serious, studious, nerdy,

• goofy, impulsive, class clown, self-aware

• shy, quiet, unnoticed

• There is not a Donovan in the story.

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Who does Donovan blame for his impulsive decision making?

• his friends the Daniels.

• his teachers.

• his ancestors

• himself

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What is a key event that ultimately leads to Donovan attending the Academy for Scholastic Distinction?

• He knocks the globe off of the Atlas the Titan statue.

• He cheats to get a better grade on a test.

• He starts using a different name.

• His parents decide to have him apply.

What is Dr. Schutz's crucial mistake that results in Donovan attending the Academy of Scholastic Distinction?

• He confuses him with someone else.

• He lets anyone sign up.

• He writes his name down on the same paper as the list of students being recommended for the Academy.

• He puts his secretary in charge.

Who or what is the new roommate Donovan is getting?

• A classmate.

• His sister.

• His grandfather.

• His sister's dog, Beatrice.

Once Donovan realizes the mistake, Dr. Schultz made he decides not to tell his parents, even though he know they will probably find out eventually. His reason is because the household is already very stressful. What can you infer about his character based on this choice?

• He only cares about himself.

• He's really smart.

• He can be selfless and empathetic to others.

• He is proud of his accomplishments

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being not at all and 10 being perfect,, how well does Donovan fit in to the Academy his first day?

• 10

• 9

• 6

• 3

At the Academy, the character Chloe is hopeful that Donovan will bring something to the school that they don't have much of. What is it?

• practical jokes

• normalcy

• better food

• new ideas for the robot

Who is the one character that might catch on to Donovan's mistaken acceptance at the school more than anyone else?

• Chloe

• Abigail

• Noah

• Kevin

What is Donovan's plan to be successful at the Academy?

• fake it

• study and worked as hard as he can

• get a tutor

• be the class clown