The Homework Machine

What was Judy's first impression of Sam?

• He was a nerd.

• He is cool.

• He has low self-esteem.

• He has a positive attitude.

What color did Kelsey dye her hair?

Which of Belch's features amazed the D Squad the most?

• Belch could do simple sums (2+2).

• Belch appeared to be an ordinary computer and printer.

• Belch had a red power light to show when it was running.

• Belch could print out homework in a student's own handwriting.

One day, Brenton wants to...

• win the Nobel Prize

• find a cure for spinal cord injuries

• be the first person to live on Mars

• get rich designing computer software

How did Miss Rasmussen know the D Squad was cheating?

• She gave a surprise test

• She analyzed their handwriting

• She arranged the students' desks in rows

• She held conferences with their parents

After she saw the students wearing their clothes inside out, Miss Rasmussen...

• reported them to the principal

• wore her clothes inside out too

• searched the internet for reasons they might have done that

• praised the students for their creativity

Why did Kelsey decide to take charge of the group?

• She had always wanted to be in charge

• Brenton was too busy working on the homework machine

• Kelsey thought Judy wasn't smart enough to lead the group

• No one else was being a leader

How does defeating Brenton at chess make Sam feel?

• Proud and intelligent

• Sad because it reminded him of his dad

• Like bragging to everyone

• Angry because he thought Brenton lost on purpose

How does Kelsey change at the end of the novel?

• She starts wearing only dresses.

• She signs up for summer school so she can improve her grades.

• She stops hanging out with the D Squad.

• She takes out her belly button ring and dyes her hair brown again.

How did the D Squad get caught at the end of the novel?

• Judy turned in the group out of guilt.

• R Milner told the police about the group and Belch.

• Backpackers found pieces of the computer at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

• Brenton invented a new machine and they were all caught.