Exploring the Spelling Bee at CSU

What event marked the narrator's realization of his academic struggles?

• The first day of school

• The introduction of the spelling bee

• A math competition

• A science fair

What was the consequence of spelling a word incorrectly during the spelling bee?

• Getting extra homework

• Being sent to the principal's office

• Receiving a detention

• Sitting down in front of friends

Why did the narrator admire the student who spelled 'cat' as 'khe'?

• Because he was the best speller

• Because he did it on purpose to sit down

• Because he was the teacher's favorite

• Because he was confident

What is the basic 'I before E' rule?

• E before I except after G

• I before E except after C

• E before I except after C

• I before E except after G

What additional conditions did the teacher mention for the 'I before E' rule?

• Except after G and when sounding like A

• Except after C and when sounding like A

• Except after B and when sounding like E

• Except after D and when sounding like O

What is the plural form of 'ox'?

• Oxes

• Oxen

• Oxens

• Oxies

What is the plural form of 'box' according to the narrator?

• Boxen

• Boxies

• Boxes

• Boxs

What is the correct plural form of 'goose'?

• Goosies

• Geese

• Goosens

• Gooses

What humorous plural form did the narrator suggest for 'moose'?

• Muhsin

• Meese

• Mooses

• Mice

How did the teacher react to the narrator's mistakes?

• She was frustrated

• She praised him

• She laughed

• She ignored him