Understanding the Importance of Rules

What does Ryan dislike?

• Playing video games

• Riding his bicycle

• Following rules

• Eating chocolates

What unusual event occurs at school?

• A surprise test

• No rules day

• An early dismissal

• A school play

What does Ryan decide to do when he finds out it's no rules day?

• Go back to sleep

• Go to the park

• Play video games at home

• Eat all the chocolates

What consequence does Ryan first notice in a world without rules?

• He can watch TV all day

• He gets to school late

• His house is a mess

• He can eat whatever he wants

How does the community appear in the absence of rules?

• Cleaner than usual

• Chaotic and dangerous

• More efficient

• Peaceful and orderly

What happens to Ryan's bicycle?

• Derek claims it as his own

• Derek borrows it

• It breaks down

• It gets stolen

What realization does Ryan come to about a world without rules?

• It's quieter

• It's easier to get things done

• It's dangerous and chaotic

• It's more fun

What does Ryan wish for after experiencing a day without rules?

• For no school forever

• For everything to return to normal

• For unlimited chocolates

• More days like this

How does Ryan feel when he realizes it was all a dream?

• Relieved

• Disappointed

• Angry

• Confused

Why are rules important according to the story?

• They are not important

• They keep the world safe and orderly

• They make life boring

• They restrict freedom