Junkyard Wonders

Why did the class go to the junkyard?

• To help organize the mess

• They asked Mrs. Peterson if they could

• To show them the wondrous possibilities

• To draw pictures of what they could find

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Why did the class think their room was called the junkyard?

• They met in a storage closet

• The school was next to a junkyard

• They all smelled like a junkyard

• All the kids were different like things in a junkyard

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How does Trisha’s view of being a “junkyard kid” change from the beginning of the book to the end of the book?

• Trisha goes from being ashamed to be a junkyard kid to being proud of being a junkyard kid.

• In the beginning of the book Trisha wants to be a junkyard kid, but by the end of the book she realizes how odd the group is.

• Trisha wants to get out of the junkyard class and by the end of the book she does.

• In the beginning, Trisha likes her class and by the end she decides it was a fun time, but she’d like to go back to her old school.

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Read this sentence on page 18. 

“Our class was special, all right.” 

This sentence shows that-

• She is embarrassed about how special they are

• Trisha is proud of their differences and sees their true specialties 

• She is the leader of the Junkyard group

• Trisha is happy that they are all connected

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On page 28, the class agrees to help Gibbie and his tribe raise money for a motor. What can  you infer about the relationship between Gibbie and the other junkyard kids based on their response?

• Gibbie is not liked by the rest of the junkyard kids.

• Gibbie is shy and having a hard time making friends with the other students at the school.

• Gibbie is very liked by the junkyard kids

• They don’t know why Gibbie wants money for his airplane.

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What did Mr. McDonald ask some of the boys to hold on to?

• The engine

• The Wonder

• The propeller

• The fuel pump

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In "The Junkyard Wonders," what is the main challenge that Patricia Polacco faces when she joins her new school?

• Being placed in a special education class

• Moving to a new school and meeting new friends like Michael and Maya

• Making friends with other students

• Learning to read and write

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In a thrilling classroom adventure, which plot element best describes the scene where James, Abigail, and Benjamin create amazing inventions from junkyard items?

• It introduces a new conflict

• It resolves the main conflict

• It foreshadows future events

• It demonstrates character growth and unity

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What is the main theme of 'Junkyard Wonders'?

• A) Overcoming adversity

• B) The importance of education

• C) Friendship and acceptance

• D) The value of hard work

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Which character in 'Junkyard Wonders' is known for their artistic talent?

• A) Gibbie

• B) Trisha

• C) Thom

• D) Jody

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