Ugly: A Memoir by Robert Hogue Chapters 9 & 10

Who gave Robert his first nickname at school?

• His mother

• His teacher

• His classmates

• Katherine

Why was Robert upset when he got into the car after school?

• He was late for a game

• He lost his lunchbox

• He was vomited on by another boy

• He failed a test

What game was Robert playing when he fell in the playground?

• Hide and seek

• Soccer

• Hopscotch

• Brandy tag

What nickname did the boys call Robert after he fell?

• Spewed on

• Crippled

• Slowpoke

• Shorty

What did Robert's mom say caused his legs to be the way they were?

• A genetic disorder

• A virus

• Medicine she took while pregnant

• An accident

What did Robert wish for at the Wishing Well of Wynnum?

• To be able to walk

• To have a Disneyland of his own

• To have many friends

• To be rich

Why was Robert banned from swimming initially?

• Risk of infection from his operations

• He was afraid of water

• He didn't know how to swim

• He didn't have a swimsuit

What did Robert's mom do to help him use flippers?

• Bought a new pair every week

• Bought a special pair

• Modified them with Velcro

• Taught him to swim without them

What reward did Robert receive for swimming half the length of the pool?

• A Ronald McDonald watch

• A trip to Disneyland

• A new swimsuit

• A new pair of flippers

What did Robert's teacher say when he showed her the watch?

• You are a spoiled boy, aren't you Robert?

• You should not bring toys to school.

• That's a nice watch!

• Where did you get that?