Mold Project and Campaign Leadership

Mac presents a mold project to Mrs. Patino, who rejects it due to health concerns. Disappointed, Mac reflects on the rejection and recalls a promise to Aretha about providing penicillin mold. Meanwhile, Ben and Aretha discuss their election strategy, considering a switch in roles to better utilize their strengths.

Why did Mrs. Patino reject Mac's mold project?

• She was allergic to mold.

• She didn't understand the project.

• She believed it was a health hazard.

• She thought it was too expensive.

What did Mac hope to achieve with his mold project?

• Create a mold museum

• Get extra credit

• Win a science fair

• Impress his friends

What was Mac's reaction after Mrs. Patino rejected his project?

• He argued with her

• He accepted her decision

• He went to another teacher

• He cried

What was Ben doing when Mac found him on the playground?

• Reading a book

• Playing basketball

• Planting sticks

• Drawing a scene

Why did Aretha need the penicillin mold?

• For a science fair

• To get a merit badge

• To cure an illness

• For a school project

What did Aretha and Ben decide about their campaign roles?

• Aretha would run for president and Ben for vice president

• Both would run for vice president

• Both would run for president

• Ben would run for president and Aretha for vice president

Why did Ben decide not to run for president?

• He thought Aretha would do a better job

• He didn't like public speaking

• He didn't want to be in politics

• He was too busy with other activities

What did Mac suggest to Aretha and Ben about their campaign?

• To drop out of the race

• To switch roles

• To run as independents

• To form a new party

What did Aretha admit about her leadership abilities?

• She had no interest in politics

• She wanted to be a teacher

• She had natural leadership abilities

• She preferred being an artist

What was the final decision about the campaign roles?

• Both would drop out

• Aretha would be president and Ben vice president

• Ben would be president and Aretha vice president

• They would run as co-presidents