Katie Sue and Mean Gene's Playground Adventure

Mean Gene, known as the Recess Queen, rules the playground until Katie Sue, a new student, arrives. Katie Sue unknowingly challenges Mean Gene's authority by playing first. Mean Gene confronts her, but Katie Sue invites her to jump rope. Surprised, Mean Gene joins in, and they become friends, transforming the playground into a fun place for everyone.

What was Mean Gene's role on the playground?

• She was the playground monitor.

• She was the new kid.

• She was the Recess Queen.

• She was the teacher.

What did Mean Gene do if kids crossed her?

• She invited them to play.

• She pushed and smushed them.

• She told the teacher.

• She ignored them.

Who is Katie Sue?

• Mean Gene's best friend.

• A new kid at the school.

• A teacher at the school.

• The principal's daughter.

How did Katie Sue react to the recess bell?

• She cried.

• She ran to the playground.

• She went to the library.

• She hid in the classroom.

What did Katie Sue do that surprised everyone?

• She became the teacher's assistant.

• She left the playground.

• She swung before Mean Gene.

• She sang a song.

How did Mean Gene react to Katie Sue's actions?

• She was amused.

• She ignored her.

• She joined her immediately.

• She confronted her.

What did Katie Sue ask Mean Gene?

• How did you get so bossy?

• Why are you so quiet?

• Can you help me with my homework?

• Do you want to be friends?

What did Katie Sue use to invite Mean Gene to play?

• A basketball.

• A jump rope.

• A hula hoop.

• A soccer ball.

What was Mean Gene's initial reaction to the invitation?

• She ran away.

• She was too scared to move.

• She laughed.

• She immediately joined in.

What did the other kids do when Katie Sue invited Mean Gene to play?

• They left the playground.

• They ignored them.

• They told the teacher.

• They cheered.