Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters

Who is the author of Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters…?

• Kate Klise
• Andrew Clements
• R.J. Palacio
• Kate DiCamillo

What is the role of Minna and Duncan's letters in accelerating the rising action?

• They slow down the process with irrelevant details.
• They provide the emotional catalyst for the artistic change.
• They complain about their grades.
• They demand the immediate firing of Dr. Loopy.

The title Regarding the Fountain uses what kind of formal, official language?

• Technical Jargon/Bureaucratic Language
• Poetic Metaphor
• Informal Chat
• Slang

Who said: 'It took them six months to replace a forty-dollar fountain.' (A line of exasperation).

• Dr. Loopy
• Mr. Walter LaRue
• A.J. Waggoner
• Louie the Janitor

The name 'Dry Creek' itself is an ironic element, anticipating what?

• A completely dry town
• A flood of water
• The eventual flow of water and life
• A lack of trees

Who said: 'This new fountain is a monstrosity! It must be immediately removed and replaced with a form-B-27 model.'

• Minna and Duncan
• Dr. Loopy
• Miss Agnes LaRue
• A.J. Waggoner

The final resolution, where the school embraces art and community, emphasizes which key theme?

• The need for strict adherence to rules
• The power of communication and self-expression
• The superiority of written language
• The inevitability of failure

The story's focus on a seemingly small issue (a fountain) that escalates into a huge community project is an example of a dramatic structure known as:

• Microcosm/macrocosm
• Climax reversal
• Foreshadowing
• Flat character development

What is the new name suggested for Dry Creek School at the end of the book?

• The Loopy School of Design
• The Minna and Duncan Academy
• Dry Creek Art School
• The Water Fountain School

The humor in the novel primarily uses satire to critique what?

• School and government bureaucracy
• The architectural profession
• The political system
• Modern technology