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How old is Mr. Maxwell?
45 years old
Where does Mr. Maxwell live?
On 45 acres of wooded land 50 miles north of Whitson.
Why do Mark's family move so often?
His parents are wealthy business people and follow their work around, and will enjoy tax breaks if they move to New Hampshire.
What's special about the cupboard in Mark's new home?
It leads to a secret room.
Why is the word is on page 23 in italics?
Emphasis on who Mark is.
Why does Mark not try hard in school?
He will only be there for a few months. He has done a lot of the work before.
Why does Mark like that there are so many students in his class at his new school?
In his previous school there were only a small number of students and it was not easy to hide.
"Nothing but the best for you, Mark." What is Mark's Dad referring to?
Mark's expensive education.
What's the longest time Mark has ever lived in one home?
Three years in Scarsdale.
He couldn't get used to it. What could Mark not get used to in his new school?
The school bell.
Explain Mr. Maxwell's five minute rule.
Never talk about one topic for longer than 5 minutes at a time.
Explain Mr. Maxwell's Lost Homework Rule
If a student claims to have lost their homework, he goes to their house to check.
Explain the Hindenburg Disaster?
Chapter six.
Why is Mr. Maxwell always behind on school gossip?
He doesn't spend much time in the teachers' room.
What does Mr. Maxwell's mother want of Mr. Maxwell?
That he get married and have children.
"Mr. Maxwell had no idea what kind of ....
...trouble was coming his way."
