Exploring A Package for Mrs. Jewls: Key Themes and Lessons

Lewis, the yard teacher at Wayside School, finds the schoolyard messy and receives a package for Mrs. Jules. He carries the heavy package up 30 flights of stairs to her classroom. A spelling bee is held to open the door for him. The package contains a computer, which Mrs. Jules uses to teach a lesson on gravity by pushing it out the window.

What was Lewis's initial reaction to the mess in the schoolyard?

• He complained but started cleaning.

• He immediately started cleaning it up.

• He decided to leave it as it was.

• He called for help.

Why did Lewis pretend to be Mrs. Jules?

• To quickly get rid of the delivery man.

• He was confused.

• To receive the package himself.

• To prevent classroom disturbances.

What challenge did Lewis face while carrying the package?

• It was too light.

• It blocked his view.

• It was too small.

• It was making noises.

How did Lewis manage the stairs with the heavy package?

• He asked for help.

• He struggled but continued.

• He left the package halfway.

• He took an elevator.

What did Lewis smell when he reached the 15th floor?

• Fresh paint

• Mushrooms cooking

• Flowers

• Chemicals

What subject was Mrs. Jules teaching when Lewis arrived?

• Gravity

• History

• Science

• Mathematics

Who won the spelling bee to open the door for Lewis?

• Jack

• John

• Jason

• Jenny

What was the students' initial reaction to the computer?

• They were indifferent.

• They booed and rejected it.

• They immediately started using it.

• They were excited.

How did Mrs. Jules use the computer to teach a lesson?

• She let the students explore it.

• She programmed it.

• She pushed it out the window.

• She showed a video.

What did the students think about learning with the computer?

• It would increase their workload.

• It was exciting.

• It was outdated.

• It was unnecessary.