Narrator's Experiences and Reactions

The transcript follows a student's day, starting with picking up a candy wrapper and discussing spies with Joey. In the afternoon, the student deals with a bothersome sister on the bus and ends up chasing a runaway dog, narrowly avoiding an accident. Reflecting on the day's events, the student worries about not getting credit for the good deed. To ensure recognition, the student writes a detailed report and submits it at school, only to find another report already there, leading to anticipation about who will receive the first halo.

Why does Joey think the narrator shouldn't pick up the candy wrapper?

• Because he might get in trouble

• Because Mrs. Simms isn't around to see it

• Because it's dirty

• Because it's not his responsibility

What does the narrator claim about Mrs. Simms?

• She rewards good deeds

• She doesn't care about litter

• She has spies

• She is always watching

How does Joey react to the idea of Mrs. Simms having spies?

• He tells the teacher

• He believes it

• He is scared

• He laughs it off

What does Joey say about the narrator's mom?

• She is a teacher

• She is strict

• She is a joker

• She is a spy

What does Joey throw at the narrator?

• A pencil

• A gummy bear

• A rock

• A paper ball

Why does the narrator get off the bus early?

• To take a shortcut home

• To go to the store

• To meet a friend

• To avoid his sister

What happens when the narrator encounters the dog?

• He calls for help

• He chases it

• He runs away

• He ignores it

What does the narrator's sister do to annoy him on the bus?

• Steals his book

• Pokes his ear

• Takes off her seat belt

• Sings loudly

Who gets off the bus with the narrator?

• Heather and Constantina

• Mrs. Simms

• His sister

• Joey

What does the narrator do to save the dog?

• He stops the car

• He calls the owner

• He scares the dog away

• He grabs the leash