The Best School Year Ever Flashcards
Which Herdman was always in the main character Beth’s class?
Imogene
Who does Boomer choose to study for his Notorious Outlaws?
The Herdmans
What did Imogene want the year long project to be about?
Mice
What is the year long project?
Compliments for Classmates
Why did the Herdman’s cat have to be walked?
Because it had to be kept on a chain since it bit people
What was Gladys Herdman known for doing to people?
Biting them
What did Beth’s mother say should happen to Gladys after she bit Charlie?
She should have to wear a sign that says “Beware of Gladys”
What happened to Louella’s baby brother Howard?
He was stolen by the Herdmans who drew in permanent marker on his head and charged people to see him
How much did the Herdman kids charge to see the amazing tattooed baby?
A quarter
What was the only thing that got some of the marker off Howard’s head?
Scouring powder
What school is the book about?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Why aren’t the Herdman kids allowed in town hall?
They put frogs in the drinking fountain
Why does Gladys say the warts will itch?
They caught the frogs in poison ivy
Where was Claude locked up when Ollie tried to turn him over to the FBI?
Bathroom at the Sunoco station
What did the Herdmans want to wash at the laundromat?
Their cat
Who was known for always complaining about the Herdmans?
Alice Wendleken’s mother
What happened when Leroy got bit by a snake?
Leg swelled a bit but snake died
What did Leroy do with the dead snake?
Tied it to the light cord in the supply closet; then put it in the pencil sharpener
Why did Leroy get the good citizen award?
For burying the snake
Why did the Herdmans go to the talent show?
To steal the refreshments
What did Gladys do to Eugene Preston?
Cut his hair in the shape of a dog
What did Eugene do in the talent show?
Cracked walnuts on his head
Who won first prize in the talent show?
Kindergarten rhythm band
What became Eugene’s new nickname?
Hammerhead
