Understanding 'The Hundred Dresses'

The transcript describes the story of Wanda Petrovsky, a quiet girl who sits in the back of the classroom. Her absence goes unnoticed by her classmates, except for Peggy and Maddie, who usually have fun at her expense. The narrative explores the social dynamics of the classroom and the impact of Wanda's absence on the routine, highlighting themes of social interaction and the unnoticed presence of quiet individuals.

Who is the author of 'The Hundred Dresses'?

• Maddie

• Lois Slovakian

• Eleanor Estes

• Peggy

Where did Wanda usually sit in the classroom?

• Next-to-the-last seat in the last row

• Beside the teacher

• Front row

• Middle row

Why did Wanda sit in the corner of the room?

• She liked the view

• She was from Boggans Heights

• She was quiet

• She was noisy

How did Wanda usually react in class?

• Talked a lot

• Was very quiet

• Laughed loudly

• Slept

When did the classmates think about Wanda?

• Outside of school hours

• During lunch

• During class

• On weekends

What did the classmates do when they thought about Wanda?

• Ignored her

• Waited for her

• Laughed with her

• Helped her

Who noticed Wanda's absence on Tuesday?

• The whole class

• Peggy and Maddie

• The teacher and Big Bill Byron

• No one

What did Big Bill Byron do in Wanda's absence?

• Sat quietly

• Put his legs around her desk

• Moved to another seat

• Left the class

Who is the most popular girl in school?

• Lois

• Peggy

• Maddie

• Wanda

Why did Peggy and Maddie notice Wanda's absence?

• They were friends

• Wanda made them late

• They sat next to her

• They were curious