Understanding the School Morning Scene

What is the main character doing at the beginning of the passage?

• Talking to a friend

• Drumming fingers against a locker

• Sitting in class

• Walking to the bus

What does the main character notice on the whiteboard?

• A drawing of a cat

• A sneering curlicue

• A list of assignments

• A map of the school

Who is the teacher mentioned in the passage?

• Mr. Smith

• Mrs. Lahri

• Ms. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

What does Mrs. Lahri say when she sees the main character?

• "Good morning!"

• "Why are you here?"

• "Go to class."

• "Do you need help?"

What does the main character say about their dad?

• He is a teacher

• He dropped them off

• He is at work

• He is picking them up

What does the main character think about classrooms?

• They are exciting

• They are boring

• They are claustrophobic

• They are fun

What does Mrs. Lahri bring to school that surprises the main character?

• A new computer

• A grand piano

• A set of books

• A projector

The main character feels _______ when in the classroom.

• A) excited

• B) claustrophobic

• C) happy

• D) relaxed

Who is Mrs. Lahri?

• The narrator's friend

• A music teacher

• A student

• A parent

When does the jazz quartet meet?

• Monday mornings

• Tuesday mornings

• Wednesday afternoons

• Friday evenings