Charlie Bumpers vs the Teacher of the Year

Question 1

What mistake did Charlie make that made him think that Mrs. Burke doesn’t like him?

Answer 1

Charlie was playing with his friend, Tommy, in the hall when he accidentally threw his shoe on Mrs. Burke’s face.

Question 2

What was Charlie asking his mom to do on the car ride to the mall which she said no to?

Answer 2

Charlie asked his mom if she could call the principal to swap Carlie’s teacher so it is not Mrs. Burke.

Question 3

What does Darren do in the book that bothers Charlie and Tommy?

Answer 3

Darren gives wedgies to Charlie and Tommy.

Question 4

Why was Charlie’s shoe on top of the school roof at the end of the book.

Answer 4

Charlie threw his shoe on the to get down the soccer ball that Brady has brought outside and was on the roof.

Question 5

What is Charlie’s biggest challenge?

Answer 5

Charlie struggles with being organized.

Question 6

Why did Mrs. Burke seat Charlie next to Hector?

Answer 6

Mrs. Burke’s placed Charlie next to Hector since the third grade teachers said that he is the friendliest.

Question 7

What was the main reason that Charlie got in trouble from the toilet paper mess at recess?

Answer 7

Charlie promised Mr. Turchin that he would not make a mess out of the toilet paper.

Question 8

Why does Charlie dislike Samantha Grunsky?

Answer 8

Samantha Grunsky is a show off of her knowledge to Charlie.

Question 9

What are the words that Mrs. Burke says to Charlie when he threw his shoe at her face?

Answer 9

Mrs. Burke says to Charlie that if he ever throws a shoe in school again, he’ll stay in from recess for the rest of his life.

Question 10

Other than knowing he would be in big trouble, why was Charlie mad at the Squid for telling his parents about his toilet paper incident?

Answer 10

Charlie’s sister promised not to tell his mom or dad unless they asked about it.

Question 11

Why did Charlie want to change the color of his picture?

Answer 11

Because Samantha Grunsky told Charlie that the egg is rainbow instead of golden and he started getting annoyed because he always sees his egg the wrong color.

Question 12

How did Charlie’s parents find out about his mistakes?

Answer 12

Because his sisters told their parents.

Question 13

Why did Charlie attempt to use his marker to recolor his shoe?

Answer 13

Because he wanted to have black sneakers instead of white sneakers.

Question 14

What did Mrs.Burke mean by “I know all about you Charlie Bumpers,”?

Answer 14

She knew he was messy, clumsy and kind.

Question 15

What was Mrs.Burke main problem in the story?

Answer 15

She had trouble making her sarcasm clear.

Question 16

How did Mrs.Burke get everyone’s attention in an instant?

Answer 16

She used her “exploding finger” snaps.

Question 17

What was Charlie framed for?

Answer 17

He was framed for getting the soccer ball for Brady.

Question 18

What was Charlie and his dad’s bet?

Answer 18

The bet was that if Charlie’s dad could get along with his new boss, Mr.Grimaldi, he would have to get along with Mrs.Burke.

Question 19

Who and why did Charlie want to participate in the race between him and Darren?

Answer 19

He wanted Hector, the new kid to race with him because he knew he was fast enough to beat Darren.

Question 20

How did the toilet paper incident happen?

Answer 20

It happened because everyone was grabbing a bit and throwing it everywhere to celebrate Hector’s victory.

Question 21

Who wins the race at recess?

Answer 21

Hector.

Question 22

Where is Hector from?

Answer 22

Chile.

Question 23

Why did Charlie want to fix his picture?

Answer 23

Because Samantha said the egg was colored wrong.

Question 24

What is Charlie’s nickname for Mr. Shuler?

Answer 24

Intergalatic Supreme Commander of Soccer Balls.

Question 25

What did Mrs. Burke keep saying to Charlie?

Answer 25

“I know all about you, Charlie Bumpers”.

Question 26

Why did Charlie color his sneakers black?

Answer 26

Because he wanted black shoes just like Tommy, but their were none in his size.

Question 27

What does Charlie do to get the soccer ball down from the gutter?

Answer 27

He throws his shoe at it.

Question 28

What happens when 1st graders hear,”toilet paper”?

Answer 28

They all wet their pants while laughing.

Question 29

Who started the toilet paper mayhem?

Answer 29

Crazy Legs Alex McLeod.

Question 30

Who told Charlie’s parents about the great picture disaster?

Answer 30

His sister, Mabel (Squid)

Question 31

when the gym teacher started sqeezing the soccer ball what did charlie imagine.

Answer 31

that it was his head with his brains coming out.

Question 32

what was rule#1 in Mrs. Burke’s empire.

Answer 32

stay at your desk unless you have permission to get up.

Question 33

who is charlie’s teacher.

Answer 33

Mrs. Burke

Question 34

why does charlie not have a good relation ship with Mrs. Burke.

Answer 34

Because in third grade he was throwing his shoe at his friend Tommy and hit Mrs. Burke by accident when aiming for Tommy.

Question 35

who is the fastest kid in fourth grade.

Answer 35

Hector because at recess when charlie was racing darren but realized that he was slower and toke the excuse that he had to hold the toilet paper for the finish line.

Question 36

who is the little kid at recess who keeps asking charlie to tie his shoes.

Answer 36

Brady Bernhart.

Question 37

what kind of kid is Darren Thompson.

Answer 37

a kid who acts nice one minute and the next he is giving you a wedgie.

Question 38

who was put behind charlie.

Answer 38

Samantha Grundsky

Question 39

who was put infront of tommy.

Answer 39

Darren Thompson.

Question 40

what is charlies family’s nick name for Mabel.

Answer 40

Squid.