No talking questions
How many years had Mrs. Marlow been a teacher?
17
How many hours had gone by before the 5th graders all recited the Pledge of Allegiance in unison?
18
What grade was this group of 5th graders in when they were given the nickname The Unshushables?
1st grade
How many words could the boys and girls use to answer a teacher's question?
3
Why did this group of kids have a lunch separate from the other grades?
Because they would not be quiet
Was this a group contest or 1 on 1 contest?
Both, it was boys vs girls but the two main characters Dave and Lynsey have a 1 on 1 contest later in the story.
How did Dave and Lyndsey know that students were reporting their mistakes truthfully?
Dave and Linsey knew they were telling the truth because they had a honor system
Who were the team captains for the no talking contest?
Dave and Lynsey
Why did Dave challenge Linsey to a no talking contest?
Dave challlenged Linsey to a no talking contest because he wanted to prove that boys rule.
Why did Dave try not to talk for a whole day?
Dave tried not to talk for a whole day because he was inspired by Ghandi
Why did Dave and lynsey start the contest?
Dave was inspired by Ghandi and thought that girls wouldnt last a day not talking, and lynsey thought boys couldnt be quiet either
What did the 5th graders play in gym class?
Dodgeball
Who was the first to break the silence and lose points for their side?
Ed Kesey
Which two students debated the topic of soft drink vending machines in Mr. Burton's class?
Eric and Rachel
Who inspired Dave to not talk for a whole day?
Ghandi
What was for lunch the first day of the no talking contest?
Grilled cheese
What did the kids do in music instead of singing?
Hum and clap
What class was Mr. Burton taking?
Human Development
What is the name of Dave Packer's middle school?
Laketon Elementary School
What subject does the only male 5th grade teacher teach?
Language arts and reading
Whose method of finding the answer was determined to be easier?
Lynsey's
How did Mrs. Marlow find out about the no talking contest?
Lynsey's note to Dave
What is the name of the only male 5th grade teacher?
Mr. Burton
Which teacher wanted to use the no talking contest for a paper in a class he/she was taking?
Mr. Burton
Who is Laketon Elementary School principal?
Mrs. Abigail Hiatt
What month did the no talking contest take place?
November
What did Katie do to Jeremy at recess to cause him to break his silence?
She kissed him
Why did Lynsey's answer have fewer steps?
She used decimals
What was Lynsey talking about at lunch that caused Dave to yell at her and break his vow of silence?
Sweaters
What was the nickname given to this group of 5th graders?
The Unshushables
Which group spoke more forbidden/illegal words overnight?
The girls
Who won the boys or girls and where?
The girls won and the lunch room is where they announced the winners.
How did the teachers feel about this "No Talking"?
The teachers didn't like it neither the principle but however one teacher, thought it was a development.
How many more forbidden/illegal words did the girls speak overnight?
Three
What did Mr. Burton do during 7th period while the students were writing?
Took notes
What day of the week did the no talking contest start?
Tuesday
What topic did Mr. Burton have two students debate in his class?
Whether or not the school should have soft drink vending machines
Who wins the no talking contest?
the girls win but the girl team leader lynsey ties it up by speaking more than the allowed 3 words
