Lunch Money By Andrew Clements

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1.

What was Greg's greatest talent?
- A.
  
  Playing Soccer
- B.
  
  Being Able to Talk to Anyone
- C.
  
  Understanding Money
- D.
  
  Making all A's
Correct Answer
C. Understanding Money

Explanation
Greg's greatest talent is understanding money. This implies that he has a natural ability or skill in comprehending financial concepts, managing finances, and making wise financial decisions. He may possess knowledge about budgeting, saving, investing, and overall financial literacy. This talent could potentially lead to his success in financial endeavors and help him make informed choices regarding money matters.

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2.

What are/is Chunky Comics?
- A.
  
  Greg's Dad's Valuable Comic Books
- B.
  
  Greg's Line of Comics
- C.
  
  Greg's Favorite Comic Book Series
- D.
  
  Greg's Brothers' Favorite TV Show
Correct Answer
B. Greg's Line of Comics

Explanation
Chunky Comics is an answer that suggests Greg's Line of Comics. This implies that Chunky Comics refers to a series of comic books that Greg has created or is associated with.

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3.

Who had always been Greg's rival?
- A.
  
  Mrs. Davenport
- B.
  
  Ted Kendall
- C.
  
  His Oldest Brother
- D.
  
  Maura Shaw
Correct Answer
D. Maura Shaw

Explanation
Maura Shaw had always been Greg's rival.

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4.

What was Mr. Z's passion?
- A.
  
  Math
- B.
  
  Reading
- C.
  
  Comics
- D.
  
  Teaching
Correct Answer
A. Math

Explanation
Mr. Z's passion was math.

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5.

How did Greg end up with a bloody nose?
- A.
  
  It was an accident in soccer practice.
- B.
  
  Maura slapped him for taking her lunch money.
- C.
  
  Maura knocked him in the face after he ripped her comic.
- D.
  
  He got in a fight with another student who wouldn't pay him.
Correct Answer
C. Maura knocked him in the face after he ripped her comic.

Explanation
Greg ended up with a bloody nose because Maura knocked him in the face after he ripped her comic.

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6.

Why had Greg shoved Maura's first comic drawings into her hands and stormed away to gym class?
- A.
  
  He got flustered and upset by some girls suggesting that he and Maura liked each other.
- B.
  
  He knew they were too good and he didn't want to tell her that.
- C.
  
  He was still mad at her for giving him a huge black eye the day before.
- D.
  
  He was sick of her as a competitor for his business ideas.
Correct Answer
A. He got flustered and upset by some girls suggesting that he and Maura liked each other.

Explanation
Greg shoved Maura's first comic drawings into her hands and stormed away to gym class because he got flustered and upset by some girls suggesting that he and Maura liked each other.

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7.

Maura demands what percentage of the profits from her comic book sales?
- A.
  
  50%
- B.
  
  65%
- C.
  
  75%
- D.
  
  80%
Correct Answer
C. 75%

Explanation
Maura demands 75% of the profits from her comic book sales. This means that out of the total profits earned from selling her comic books, Maura wants to receive 75% of that amount. This indicates that she expects to receive a significant portion of the profits, indicating a strong desire for financial compensation for her work.

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8.

What is Maura's main job with Chunky Comics?
- A.
  
  Inking the Pictures
- B.
  
  Lettering (writing the words)
- C.
  
  Cutting and Copying the Pages
- D.
  
  Selling them to People
Correct Answer
B. Lettering (writing the words)

Explanation
Maura's main job with Chunky Comics is lettering, which involves writing the words in the comic. This task is essential as it helps convey the dialogue, narration, and sound effects to the readers. In addition to the artwork, the words play a crucial role in telling the story and enhancing the overall reading experience.

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Why do Greg and Maura attend the school committee meeting?
- A.
  
  They wanted Mrs. Davenport to get fired for standing in the way of their economic dreams.
- B.
  
  They saw how many other things were sold at school and wanted to get permission for Chunky Comics to be sold too.
- C.
  
  They needed to depend Mr. Z's right to use comics as a teaching tool in his classroom.
- D.
  
  They wanted to be able to sell Chunky Comics on the bus, but needed permission.
Correct Answer
B. They saw how many other things were sold at school and wanted to get permission for Chunky Comics to be sold too.

Explanation
Greg and Maura attend the school committee meeting because they noticed that other items were being sold at school and they wanted to obtain permission to sell Chunky Comics as well.

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10.

What is one lesson that Greg learned?
- A.
  
  Sometimes money can make you grouchy.
- B.
  
  Girls can be better than boys.
- C.
  
  Comics are bad for students' education.
- D.
  
  Sometimes giving can feel just as rewarding as getting.
Correct Answer
D. Sometimes giving can feel just as rewarding as getting.

Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Greg learned the lesson that sometimes giving can feel just as rewarding as getting. This implies that Greg may have had a personal experience where he realized the joy and satisfaction that comes from giving to others. It highlights the idea that acts of generosity and kindness can bring a sense of fulfillment and happiness, similar to the feeling one gets when receiving something.

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Lunch Money By Andrew Clements

What was Greg's greatest talent?

What are/is Chunky Comics?

Who had always been Greg's rival?

What was Mr. Z's passion?

How did Greg end up with a bloody nose?

Why had Greg shoved Maura's first comic drawings into her hands and stormed away to gym class?

Maura demands what percentage of the profits from her comic book sales?

What is Maura's main job with Chunky Comics?

Why do Greg and Maura attend the school committee meeting?

What is one lesson that Greg learned?