6. How does Bobby feel when his brother describes Mr. Max as “interesting”?
pleased
exhausted
proud
nervous
7. Read the following sentence: “For the rest of the year, they would give Mr. Max maximum effort because they never knew what surprises would be in store for them.”
What does the phrase, would be in store mean above?
would be waiting
would be sold
would be avoided
would be kept in a closet
8. What is the theme of this story?
having too much confidence in yourself can be harmful
trusting the judgment of others is never a good idea
competing with others can make you better at something
math can be found and used in everyday activities
9. What is the resolution of this story?
Bobby earns a perfect score on his first junior high math quiz.
Bobby leaves 5th grade as the best mathematics student in his class.
Bobby receives his first junior high class schedule by email.
Mr. Max brings a rocking chair to class and talks about his childhood
10. Bobby believes math is everywhere. Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with evidence from the story. (2 pts)