Frank Harris lll - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. McMillan

The narrator reflects on their third-grade teacher, Mrs. Macmillan, known for her strictness and high expectations. Despite initially failing her class, the narrator retakes it, works hard, and advances academically. A friend, Larry Chapman, chooses a different path, becoming successful in music. The story highlights the lasting impact of teachers and the unpredictable nature of life paths.

What was the general perception of Mrs. Macmillan among her students?

• She was considered a strict teacher.

• She was viewed as indifferent.

• She was seen as kind and gentle.

• She was known for being lenient.

How did the narrator's parents respond to his failure in third grade?

• They transferred him to another school.

• They punished him severely.

• They ignored it.

• They made him work hard over the summer.

What was the outcome of the narrator's hard work after failing third grade?

• He skipped directly to fifth grade.

• He was promoted to fourth grade.

• He repeated third grade.

• He left school.

What did Mrs. Macmillan believe about the narrator's potential?

• He could excel if he focused.

• He was a natural leader.

• He was not capable of doing well.

• He should pursue sports.

How did the narrator's friend Larry Chapman choose to handle his failure in third grade?

• He moved to another city.

• He left school.

• He repeated Mrs. Macmillan's class.

• He chose a different teacher.

What career path did Larry Chapman eventually pursue?

• He became a musician.

• He worked in journalism.

• He became a doctor.

• He became a teacher.

What does the narrator's reflection on his and Larry's life paths suggest?

• Success is guaranteed with hard work.

• Life can take unexpected turns.

• Teachers have no impact on students.

• Life is predictable and straightforward.