Don't Blame the Children (chapter 3)

Where does the town think Alec is?

• at the movies

• in the river

• at home

• at the lake fishing

What does the word fink most likely mean in this sentence?

Dee looked angry. "Don't you ever fink on me, Kathy Benedict. A girl tried to fink on me once and I fixed her good..."

• to show joy

• inform; tell on

• to keep secret

What does Alec's mom want to do at the school meeting?

• cause trouble for the teachers

• drop off gifts for the teachers for helping their son

• bring needed supplies to the school

Which teacher seems to have a secret and is known as the "mystery man"?

• Mr. Vickers

• Mr. Finch

• Mr. Harrell

• Mr. Snider

What does the word senile mean in the sentence below.

"For example, Mr. Sonderville is senile. A senile man should not be teaching."

• having or showing excitement as you get older

• having or showing strength as you get older

• having or showing weakness of old age