Miss Nelson Is Missing

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1. What does Miss Viola Swamp look like?

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Miss Viola Swamp is described as a witch because she is portrayed as a strict and intimidating substitute teacher in the book "Miss Nelson is Missing!" by Harry Allard. She wears a black dress, a pointy hat, and carries a broomstick, which are all typical characteristics associated with witches. Her appearance and behavior create a sense of fear and discipline among the students, making her an effective disciplinarian in the story.

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This quiz should be taken after reading the story Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard.

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2. How does the class feel after a few days with Miss Viola Swamp?

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After a few days with Miss Viola Swamp, the class realizes that they actually miss Miss Nelson. This suggests that Miss Viola Swamp's strict and harsh teaching methods made the class appreciate Miss Nelson's kind and gentle approach. They realize that despite her strictness, Miss Nelson was a better teacher who they preferred over Miss Viola Swamp.

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3. What was hanging in the closet next to Miss Nelson's coat at the end of the story?

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At the end of the story, a black dress was hanging in the closet next to Miss Nelson's coat. This suggests that Miss Nelson was actually the substitute teacher, Miss Viola Swamp, in disguise. The black dress indicates that she had been pretending to be Miss Nelson in order to teach the students a lesson about appreciating their teacher.

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4. How are the children is Miss Nelson's class described?

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The children in Miss Nelson's class are described as the worst behaved class in the school.

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5. Miss Viola Swamp is really __________________.

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Miss Viola Swamp is really Miss Nelson. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as Miss Viola Swamp is a character from the book "Miss Nelson is Missing!" by Harry Allard. In the story, Miss Viola Swamp is actually Miss Nelson in disguise, as she wanted to teach her students a lesson about appreciating their kind and caring teacher. Therefore, the correct answer is Miss Nelson.

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6. What does Detective McSmogg tell the children about Miss Nelson?

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Detective McSmogg tells the children that Miss Nelson is missing. This suggests that Miss Nelson is not present and her whereabouts are unknown.

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7. Who did the children see when they went by Miss Nelson's house?

Explanation

The correct answer is Miss Viola Swamp. This is because in the given question, it is stated that the children went by Miss Nelson's house. Miss Viola Swamp is a character in the story "Miss Nelson is Missing!" who disguises herself as Miss Nelson to teach the misbehaving children a lesson. Therefore, it can be inferred that the children saw Miss Viola Swamp when they went by Miss Nelson's house.

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8. When Miss Nelson does not show up for school one day, what do the students say?

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The correct answer is "Today let's be just terrible". This answer is supported by the context provided in the question, which states that Miss Nelson does not show up for school one day. The students' response of wanting to be "just terrible" suggests that they take advantage of Miss Nelson's absence to misbehave or not follow the rules. This response indicates that the students do not have a positive attitude towards their substitute teacher and may see this as an opportunity to have a less structured day.

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9. When Miss Nelson asks the class to settle down, they _____________________.

Explanation

When Miss Nelson asks the class to settle down, they whisper and giggle. This suggests that the class is not immediately following Miss Nelson's instruction and instead engaging in quiet and playful behavior. The answer implies that the students are not screaming or clapping, which would be more disruptive actions. Settling down typically refers to calming down and becoming quiet, but in this case, the students are not fully complying with Miss Nelson's request.

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10. What did the kids find when they went to Miss Nelson's house?

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The correct answer is "The shades tightly drawn". This suggests that when the kids went to Miss Nelson's house, they found that the shades were tightly drawn, indicating that she was not home or did not want to be disturbed.

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What does Miss Viola Swamp look like?
How does the class feel after a few days with Miss Viola Swamp?
What was hanging in the closet next to Miss Nelson's coat at the end...
How are the children is Miss Nelson's class described?
Miss Viola Swamp is really __________________.
What does Detective McSmogg tell the children about Miss Nelson?
Who did the children see when they went by Miss Nelson's house?
When Miss Nelson does not show up for school one day, what do the...
When Miss Nelson asks the class to settle down, they...
What did the kids find when they went to Miss Nelson's house?
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