Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. India (Chapter 1)

2. Lynsey (Chapter 1)

3. A sweater (Chapter 2)

4. Wipes his hand on his pants (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. Dave and Lynsey do not have an amicable relationship. When they are assigned as partners, they split the task to avoid interacting with one another. Dave demonstrates his opinion of Lynsey by criticizing her for always talking. He further asserts that girls talk more than boys, offending Lynsey. (Chapters 1-5)

2. Dave is inspired by Gandhi because he uses words and ideas to liberate India rather than weapons. He is further inspired by Gandhi’s vow of silence for one day each week and attempts to practice that for himself. (Chapter 2)

3. Dave claims that boys do not talk as often as girls do. Lynsey, offended by Dave’s words, demands an apology from him, but Dave refuses to apologize. Instead, Dave makes a bet with Lynsey that the boys in his class will speak less often than the girls. (Chapter 5)

Chapters 6-10

Reading Check

1. The “Unshushables” (Chapter 7)

2.