Parker's Adventures and Challenges

The teacher apologizes for the delay in read-aloud sessions and introduces Chapter 12 of 'The Unteachables.' Parker gets arrested due to a misunderstanding with a new cop. Afterward, he searches for and finds his grandmother, Grams. At school, Parker discovers vuvuzelas are being delivered for Spirit Week, which prompts him and his classmates to plan a heist to prevent the noise. They execute their plan, despite the risks, and the chapter concludes with a preview of the next session.

What does the narrator apologize for at the beginning of the session?

• For not updating the blog

• For not doing a read-aloud for a long time

• For not finishing the book

• For not responding to emails

Why does Parker get pulled over by the police?

• He ran a red light

• His taillight was out

• He was speeding

• He was using a phone while driving

What issue does Parker's grandmother have?

• She cannot walk

• She has memory problems

• She is visually impaired

• She is hard of hearing

What does Parker discover at the school?

• A new teacher

• A surprise party

• A new sports team

• Vuvuzelas for Spirit Week

Why are the students upset about the vuvuzelas?

• They are difficult to use

• They are expensive

• They didn't receive any

• They are too loud

What plan do the students come up with to help Mr. Kermit?

• To steal the vuvuzelas

• To organize a protest

• To create a petition

• To write a letter to the principal

How do the students create a distraction?

• By faking an injury

• By pulling the fire alarm

• By starting a fight

• By playing loud music

What is Parker's main concern while loading the truck?

• Getting caught by the police

• Damaging the vuvuzelas

• Running out of gas

• His provisional license being revoked

What does the narrator mention at the end of Parker's chapter?

• A note for fans of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

• A summary of the next chapter

• A thank you to the listeners

• A preview of the next book