Understanding 'Experts Incorporated'

What are the three things the narrator dislikes?

• Tomato soup, silk shirts, and history essays

• Cucumber sandwiches, cotton sweaters, and science projects

• Broccoli, wool socks, and math homework

• Cucumber salad, wool sweaters, and creative writing

What promise did Mrs. Greenberg make to the class?

• A movie day if everyone participated in class

• Extra recess time if everyone completed their homework

• A pizza party if no one got an F

• A field trip if everyone got an A

Why does the narrator feel nervous about the assignment?

• He lost his essay

• He hasn't started the assignment

• He doesn't understand the topic

• He forgot to bring his notebook

What nickname does Lucas get teased with?

• Puke

• Mucus

• Lukewarm

• Loco

What profession does the narrator decide on?

• A name expert

• A truck driver

• A teacher

• A doctor

What is the main role of a 'name expert' according to the narrator?

• To write books about names

• To advise on what not to name children

• To teach the history of names

• To create new names

Why does the narrator believe parents would pay for a name expert?

• To choose names that are easy to spell

• To find names with historical significance

• To avoid names with bad rhymes

• To ensure their child has a unique name

What example does the narrator give of a name that could be problematic?

• Leo being called B.O.

• Lily being called Silly

• Sam being called Ham

• Anna being called Banana

What does Lucas suggest about the future of the name expert business?

• It will be a small hobby

• It will only work in big cities

• It could become a big business

• It will be a temporary trend

What is the final outcome for the narrator regarding the assignment?

• He asks for an extension

• He decides to drop the class

• He completes the assignment and plans his future

• He fails the class