Nicknames and Challenges in School

In this video, Mrs. Leader reads 'The Sixth-Grade Nickname Game' by Gordon Korman. The story begins with a substitute teacher, Mr. Hughes, who is given the nickname 'Mr. Huge' by students Wiley and Jeff. The nickname spreads quickly among the students. Charles Rossi confronts them about their nickname antics, leading to a bet where Wiley and Jeff must give a nickname to the blandest student, Mike Smith. They choose 'Iceman' and attempt to make it stick, showcasing the dynamics of nicknaming in school.

What is the name of the substitute teacher introduced in the book?

• Mr. Greenbaum

• Mr. Regan

• Mr. Smith

• Mr. Hughes

What nickname did Wiley first write down for Mr. Hughes?

• Hercules

• Mr. Enormous

• The Incredible Hulk

• King Kong

Which nickname did the students finally agree on for Mr. Hughes?

• Hercules

• The Terminator

• Mr. Huge

• Mr. Enormous

During the softball game, what nickname did Raymond Von learn to burp?

• Iceman

• Skunk

• Gasbag

• Mr. Huge

What nickname did Wiley and Jeff give to Peter Whitman?

• Crusty Bones

• Gasbag

• Skunk

• Smorgasbord

Why does Charles Rossi confront Wiley and Jeff?

• They called him a mean nickname

• They spread a nickname for the teacher

• They stole his lunch

• They ignored him

What nickname does Charles Rossi dislike being called?

• Snoopy

• Iceman

• Skunk

• Gasbag

What challenge does Charles give to Wiley and Jeff?

• To apologize to Mr. Hughes

• To nickname Mike Smith

• To give him a new nickname

• To stop giving nicknames

What nickname do Wiley and Jeff attempt to give Mike Smith?

• Snoopy

• Skunk

• Gasbag

• Iceman