The Register | POEM

The teacher attempts to start class and take the register, but is interrupted by various events, including Mr. Hardware's announcement about tennis balls, Mrs. Morris's visit regarding baking plans, and Darren's mishap with the class snails. The teacher also addresses Mervin's tardiness and discusses lunch arrangements for a school outing.

What was Darren repeatedly told not to do during the class?

• Play with a ball

• Leave the classroom

• Feed the snails

• Talk to his classmates

What humorous consequence was mentioned for tennis balls landing in the gutter?

• They would be given to the teacher

• They would be used in a game

• They would be sent to Dr. Bernardo's

• They would be thrown away

What activity did Mrs. Morris suggest for Friday?

• Gardening

• Painting

• Reading

• Cake making

What did Mrs. Riley inform the class about?

• A music concert

• A sports event

• A science museum outing

• A new teacher

What was the teacher's concern if students didn't bring a packed lunch for the outing?

• They would miss the bus

• They would be very hungry

• They would have to share

• They would have to buy lunch

What did Darren do with the snail named Robin?

• Lost it in the classroom

• Gave it to a friend

• Put it in his pocket

• Fed it to another snail

What was the teacher trying to find at the end of the class?

• The register

• A missing book

• A student's homework

• A lost pen