Night of the Spadefoot Toads Chapters 12-18

Why does Ben get called into the principal's office?

• He pushed Frankie on the bus.

• He spoke disrespectfully to his teacher.

• He did not do his geography report on time.

• The principal wanted to know about Mrs. Tibbets's snakes.

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Why does Ben originally say he can't go to Ryan's party?

• He just can't take his hyper behavior anymore.

• He fell behind on his report and needs to finish it.

• He has to go help Mrs. Tibbets with yard work.

• He does not feel well.

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What causes Frankie to change from being a "loudmouth" to barely speaking or making eye contact after the incident on the bus?

• He finally got in trouble for bullying Ben and Ryan.

• Mrs. Tibbets hears him call her Mrs. Ribbets.

• Ben stood up to him on the bus and Danny tried not to smile.

• Jenny punched him in the face and embarrassed him.

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What information made Ben change his mind, sacrifice getting his report done and disobeying his parents to go to Ryan's party?

• Agatha said she would be there.

• Ben found out from Agatha that only he and Jenny were invited.

• Ryan's mom already paid for the pizza.

• Frankie Mirley was not invited.

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Mrs. Kutcher gives Ben more time to complete his report with the understanding he will lose points. What does she suggest he do to help him become motivated and finish?

• He should change his topic to an ecosystem of Massachusetts, like vernal pools.

• He should continue working on the desert, but get more information on Golden Toads.

• He should draw more pictures of desert animals.

• He should ask his parents or Mrs. Tibbets for help.

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What does Ben do that causes Tabitha Turner to change her mind about selling the vernal pool to the developers?

• He calls the Natural Heritage Program.

• He proves a vernal pool exists.

• He has his classmates sign a petition.

• He writes a repot about the living things and shares a story about the Overtoad with a picture from her childhood.

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Who is the Overtoad?

• The male toad in charge of the pond.

• The king of the vernal pool.

• A make believe supernatural character of the vernal pool that Thomas and Tabatha made up as kids.

• A statue of a toad that is on a rock by the pool.

Why are Ben's parents upset with Mrs. Tibbets?

• She is taking him away from being with kids his own age.

• She is distracting him from getting schoolwork done.

• She put him at risk by having dangerous snakes on her property.

• She is a bad example and teaching him to lie and cheat.

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Why does Ben get involved when Frankie picks on Ryan on the bus?

• Frankie is afraid of Ben

• Ben knows Ryan doesn't stand up for himself and needs support.

• His sister will be proud of him.

• Ben wants to impress Jenny.

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At the end of the novel, Mrs. Tibbets says that she hopes Ben feels at home. He says he does. What do you think has made him feel at home?

• Making friends

• Finding interests

• Learning about his surroundings

• All of the above

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