The Best School Year Ever Flashcards
What was the name of the baby that the Herdmans scribbled on?
Howard
Which Herdman is considered resourceful by Beth?
Imogene
What is the assignment that they have to do in the story?
Write traits about each other.
Why are kids scared of bus 6?
Because the Herdmans are scared of it.
Why does Imogene put butter on Boyd?
Because his head got stuck in a bike rack.
What is the name of Beth’s class’ teacher?
Miss Kemp
Why does Imogene put a leash on Claude?
Because the Herdmans wanted a dog.
What happens to Howard if he doesn’t get his blanket?
He turns purple.
Where does Imogene keep notes?
On her arm.
Where are Beth and Louella when Howard gets snatched?
In the grocery store.
What did Eugene do for the talent show?
He smashed walnuts with his forehead.
Why did Donald Cooper think he had the big bugs on him?
The Herdman’s put a turtle down his back.
What did Imogene ask Beth to do right after school let out on the last day of school?
She asked her to write “resourceful” on her arm.
What did Joanne say about Beth?
She said that Beth is graceful and she stands and walks like a dancer.
Why did somebody take away Howard’s blanket?
His sister said he would hold his breath and turn purple if he didn’t have it and they wanted to see that.
Why were the Herdman’s charging twenty five cents to see Howard?
They drew pictures all over his head.
What after school activity did the Herdman’s sign up for?
The fire safety team.
What did the Herdman’s do to Smokey the Bear?
They put matches and cigarette lighters in his paws, firecrackers on his lap and a half smoked cigar sticking out of his mouth.
What is Charlie’s favorite dog treat?
Puppy pleasers.
Who did Beth think the blanket belonged to that had been replaced with Howard’s?
She thought it belonged to Imogene.
In The Best School Year Ever, who is Beth’s little brother?
Charlie.
In The Best School Year Ever, who is the youngest Herdman?
Gladys.
In The Best School Year Ever, what does Gladys do the most?
Bite.
In The Best School Year Ever, what is the Herdmans’ cat missing?
An eye, and part of an ear.
In The Best School Year Ever, who let Mrs. Wendleken and the teachers out of the teacher’s lounge?
Imogene.
In The Best School Year Ever, who are the remaining members of the fire team?
The Herdmans.
In The Best School Year Ever, what do the Hedmans put in a drinking fountain?
Poison ivy covered frogs.
In The Best School Year Ever, what dies in Boomer’s desk?
A hamster.
In The Best School Year Ever, what do the Herdmans do to Harold?
Draw on him.
In The Best School Year Ever, what attribute did Beth say Imogene had?
Resourcefulness.