The Class Clowns

The word fortunate in paragraph 5 means:

• crazy

• lucky

• careful

• wise

In paragraph 9, what does the term safety goggles mean?

• equipment that protects hands

• equipment that protects bodies

• equipment that protects eyes

• equipment that protects hair

What causes harm to Miguel?

• acid

• glass

• fire

• steam

When Cory and Miguel get their test scores, they feel:

• proud

• worried

• excited

• angry

Why does Mrs. Zoe think Cory and Miguel might not deserve extra credit?

• They don’t come to class.

• They don’t come to school.

• They don’t take tests.

• They don’t try their best.

Why does Mrs. Zoe tell the boys to count supplies?

• She wants to know if she needs more.

• She wants to know if the supplies are old.

• She wants to know if the supplies are safe.

• She wants to know if Cory and Miguel can count.

Look at this series of events from the story. Which event goes in the empty box?

• Cory throws a pair of goggles.

• The boys ask for extra credit.

• Mrs. Zoe leaves to make copies.

• The boys break a shelf.

Look at the diagram about jobs that Cory and Miguel do for Mrs. Zoe. Which job could be added to the diagram?

• Count test tubes

• Count gloves

• Count beakers

• Count scales

What is the first thing the boys do in the supply closet?

• break a shelf

• count goggles

• hurt Miguel

• count aprons

The reader can predict that Cory and Miguel will:

• get full extra credit

• get most of the extra credit

• get some extra credit

• not get extra credit