Middle School Worst Years of my Life 67-71

Why does the narrator begin the chapter with a “pop quiz”?

• To show he is in school.

• To add humor and engage the reader.

• To confuse the reader.

What effect does the use of informal language (like “ballistic” and “hoodlum”) have on the tone?

• It creates a serious and dramatic tone.

• It establishes a legal and professional tone.

• It reflects the narrator’s personality and adds humor.

What literary device is used when the narrator says, “like getting an in-school suspension without the school”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

How does the author build suspense toward the end of Chapter 67?

• By describing a long conversation with Bear.

• By focusing on school consequences.

• By ending with the doorbell ringing and saying things go from bad to worse.

What does the word crabby most likely mean when Bear is described as “getting crabby all over again”?

• Hungry

• Moody or irritable

• Sleepy

In the sentence, “My blood started to pump,” what does this phrase most likely suggest?

• The narrator was scared or nervous.

• The narrator was exercising.

• The narrator had a nosebleed.

Why does Rafe feel worse when he sees the bandage on his mom’s wrist?

• He’s afraid she’ll need surgery.

• He feels guilty about the situation.

• He’s scared she’ll blame him.

What can we infer about Georgia from the fact that she brought Rafe a pudding cup?

• She wants to comfort him and find out what happened.

• She wants to take over his room.

• She’s planning to eat it herself.

What is the main conflict in Chapter 67, House Arrest?

• Rafe has to redo a school project.

• Rafe’s actions lead to a serious family crisis.

• Georgia and Rafe are fighting over chores.

Which statement best describes Rafe’s relationship with his mom by the end of the chapter?

• They are distant and avoid each other.

• They are starting to reconnect and support each other.

• They decide to stop talking.