Wednesday, 8/29/07 -- Extended Homies and  Early Release Schedule!
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Class Expectations/Just-to-See-if-You-were-Listening Quiz. No copy; just click!
  1. How often will we be having spelling/vocabulary quizzes? a) daily. b) weekly.  c) monthly.  d) twice a month. e) twice a week.
  2. How often will be having warm ups? a) daily. b) weekly.  c) monthly.  d) twice a month. e) twice a week.
  3. What two things should you always bring to class? a) homework and pencil  b) pen and pencil  c) binder and pencil  d) notebook and something to write with  e) homework and notebook
  4. Which of these projects/activities was NOT listed on the expectations sheet?  a) making web pages.  b) doing a research paper.  c) reading aloud to the class  d) playing Jeopardy games.  e) All were listed.
  5. Mr. Coward's web site is updated weekly. a) True  b) False
  6. Which of these is the most important part of your grade in this class?  a) major exams  b) homework  c) spelling/vocabulary tests  d) projects like the research paper  e) All are equally important.
  7. Which of these was NOT listed as a novel we will be reading this year?  a) The Martian Chronicles  b) The Midwife's Apprentice  c) Huck Finn  d) The Outsiders  e) All of these were listed.
  8. A tabbed section in your binder is an approved substitute for a spiral notebook. a) True  b) False
  9. Part of KBAR is writing a summary of your reading in your notebook. a) True b) False
  10. KBAR is something we do four days a week in class.  a) True  b) False
  11. Your KBAR book should come from the class list of books.  a) True  b) False
  12. Some years, I refer to KBAR as KBARR, so I can talk like a pirate. But the extra R is appropriate as well. Why?  a) If you Read twice as long, you get extra credit.  b) You have to Refer to your reading in class.  c) It's extra Reading that you do at home.  d) You also have to write a Report on your book.  e) You have to Respond to your reading.
  13. What grade would 85% be?  a) A-  b) B+  c) B-   d) B
  14. a) jealousy  b) parallel  c) diagrammed d) equipt  e) all correct
  15. 90% of 50 = _____  a) 5  b) 40  c) 45  d) 46  e) 49
  16. **Bonus. (In notebook) There is a major mechanical mistake repeated four times in the quiz above. How do we fix it?
  17. **Bonus #2. What are trick questions like this one called on Mr. Coward's web site?

    18. You are in a mountain cabin, and it is freezing and dark. The cabin has an old kerosene lamp, an oil burning heater, and a wood burning stove. You have only one match. Which do you light first?