1. Donald Zinkoff's first grade teacher Miss Meeks makes up a word that is more than the young boy can handle. What is the word that reduces him to a rolling mass of giggles? Bajamm Jaboop Jabip Bajing

2. Donald's second grade teacher is less than fond of his handwriting and candidly tells him that it is "atrocious". How does Donald's mother react when he tells her what his teacher said? She calls Mrs. Biswell and schedules a conference She gives him a silver star She tells her husband that she wants to move She makes him a Snickerdoodle cookie

3. What does Zinkoff do when a new boy, Andrew Orwell, moves into the house next door? Bakes him a super-chocolate cake Makes him a snickerdoodle cookie Throws him a "Nice to Meet You" party Watches him closely to see if he is an alien

4. Despite Zinkoff's efforts to be friendly with his neighbor, Andrew, the boy seems to be sullen and even seems jealous of him at one point. What is it that Donald has that Andrew wants? A little sister A field days medal A soccer trophy A loving mother

5. Why does Mrs. Biswell force Zinkoff to carry a yellow bucket around with him everywhere he goes? He blew boogers on her dress He carries around the classroom snacks in it He tried to steal the bucket from his sister He barfed on her blackboard eraser

6. When asked who his best friend is, Donald decides that his is a boy named Hector. What name does Hector write on the "best friend" line on his survey? Andrew Orwell Gary Hobin Donald Zinkoff Nobody

7. Zinkoff admires his father greatly and wants to be just like him when he grows up. What is his father's profession? Fireman Mailman Banker Teacher

8. After Zinkoff has a surgery that fixes his upside-down stomach condition he is forced to stay at home. What does his mother do to make sure that he doesn't leave the house? She puts up a sign on the front door that says "NO" She puts Polly in a crib near the front door. She makes him go to work with his father She puts a leash on him and ties it to her chair

9. What phrase is uttered many times a day by Donald Zinkoff's mother? Calgon, take me away Heaven Help Me Enough already Piece of cake

10. Which of these is NOT an obstacle that Donald and his father fear they might encounter on their trip to the 900 block of Willow? wild cats banana peels mean kids rhinos