Understanding 'Because of Mr. Terupt'

The teacher introduces a new book, 'Because of Mr. Terupt,' and plans to read it aloud in parts. The story is told from different students' perspectives, starting with Peter, who shares his mischievous antics with the new teacher, Mr. Terupt. Jessica, a new student, describes her first day at the school and her interactions with Mr. Terupt. Luke, another student, is excited about a math project involving 'dollar words.' The session concludes with a preview of the next chapters.

What is the main reason the teacher is excited about starting the new novel?

• She is required to teach it.

• She has no other books to read.

• She loves the book and wants to share it.

• She wants to test her students.

What is unique about the structure of 'Because of Mr. Terupt'?

• It is a series of letters.

• It is a collection of poems.

• Each chapter is narrated by a different student.

• It is written in the form of a diary.

How does Peter initially feel about having a new teacher?

• He is upset and disappointed.

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is excited and sees it as an opportunity.

• He is nervous and anxious.

How does Peter try to test Mr. Terupt on the first day?

• By playing pranks on classmates.

• By asking difficult questions.

• By refusing to do his homework.

• By sneaking out of class frequently.

What is Mr. Terupt's reaction to Peter's frequent bathroom trips?

• He sends Peter to the principal.

• He ignores them.

• He gets angry and punishes Peter.

• He makes a humorous comment.

What is Jessica's main concern on her first day at Snow Hill School?

• Making new friends.

• Finding her classroom.

• Being the new student.

• Understanding the lessons.

How does Mr. Terupt make Jessica feel on her first day?

• Confused and lost.

• Indifferent and ignored.

• Comfortable and at ease.

• More nervous than before.

What does Jessica's mom do to help her on the first day?

• She introduces her to the principal.

• She helps her find her classroom.

• She stays with her all day.

• She gives her a pep talk.

What is the 'Dollar Words' project about?

• Writing a story about a dollar.

• Calculating the cost of words in a book.

• Creating words that add up to a dollar in value.

• Finding words that cost a dollar to buy.

What strategy does Luke use to find dollar words?

• He uses a dictionary.

• He asks his classmates for help.

• He uses a data table of letter values.

• He guesses randomly.