No Talking

When we first read about Dave Packer, what is he NOT doing?

• eating

• talking

• his homework

• sleeping

Why is Mrs. Hiatt unhappy with the No Talking contest?

• She wants them to be silent everyday

• She wants to participate in the contest

• The teachers are joining in too

• The contest was not authorized by her

Dave demonstrates to the boys that he can communicate without talking using everything EXCEPT:

• nodding

• writing a note

• shaking his head 

• singing them a song

What did Dave do to keep from talking when the teacher asked him to give his report?

• Looked away

• Coughed

• Wrote the answers

• Talked to the class

What did that interesting person inspire Dave to do?

• Not eat for a whole week

• Not speak for a whole week

• Not eat for a whole day

• Not speak for a whole day

Since Dave wasn't talking, what was he focusing on?

• Listening

• Eating pizza

• Taking notes

• Talking to his friends

What strategy did Dave use to avoid speaking during class?

• Looked away

• Coughed

• Wrote the answers

• Talked to the class

What did that interesting person inspire Dave to do?

• Not eat for a whole week

• Not speak for a whole week

• Not eat for a whole day

• Not speak for a whole day

Since Dave wasn't talking, what was he focusing on?

• Listening

• Eating pizza

• Taking notes

• Talking to his friends

What is the main theme of the story 'No Talking'?

• Silence and its impact

• The importance of speaking

• The role of teachers

• The value of friendship