Miss Wilder's Classroom Dynamics

Miss Wilder, a new teacher, faces challenges in managing her classroom as students test her patience. Despite her non-punitive approach, the students' behavior escalates, leading to conflicts. Laura and Carrie are sent home after a confrontation, prompting reflection on fairness and discipline. The story highlights the complexities of classroom management and the impact of teacher-student relationships.

What was Miss Wilder's initial approach to handling the students' misbehavior?

• She sent them to the principal's office.

• She politely asked them to be quieter.

• She ignored them completely.

• She punished them immediately.

How did Miss Wilder intend to rule the students?

• By fear

• By love

• By strict rules

• By rewards

Who did Miss Wilder seem to trust the most?

• Laura

• Carrie

• Mary Power

• Nellie Oleson

What was a major concern for Laura regarding her sister Carrie?

• Carrie's lack of friends

• Carrie's health and ability to study

• Carrie's behavior in class

• Carrie's interest in sports

What did Miss Wilder ask Carrie to do as a punishment?

• Write words on the blackboard multiple times

• Apologize to the class

• Clean the classroom

• Stay after school

How did Laura react to Miss Wilder's punishment of Carrie?

• She ignored it.

• She supported Miss Wilder.

• She was furious and offered to take Carrie's place.

• She laughed at Carrie.

What did the boys plan to do to Miss Wilder?

• Put a pin in her chair

• Help her with her work

• Compliment her

• Invite her to a party

What advice did Laura's father give her about Miss Wilder?

• To avoid her

• To respect her as a teacher

• To report her to the principal

• To ignore her completely

What sarcastic remark did Miss Wilder make to Laura?

• About her grades

• About her father being on the school board

• About her friends

• About her dress

What did Laura do when asked to rock the seat?

• Did it quietly

• Asked someone else to do it

• Rocked it vigorously

• Refused to do it