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The Report Card

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  • What did Nora do as a toddler that made Ann call their mother?
    Nora matched all the puzzle pieces correctly.
  • How does Nora annoy her teachers after it’s revealed that she’s so smart?
    She purposefully shows off her intelligence in class.
  • What grades does Nora hope to receive on her report card?
    Ds
  • Who defends Nora and Stephen against their suspension?
    Mrs. Byrne
  • How do Nora’s parents react when they see her report card?
    They are shocked and disappointed because they know she is capable of better grades.
  • What is Stephen’s main struggle in the book?
    He struggles with low self-esteem due to his poor grades.
  • What does Merton say to Stephen that makes Nora mad?
    He calls Stephen a moron.
  • What does Nora like best about soccer?
    She doesn’t have to hold back and she can be herself.
  • Name Nora’s brother and sister.
    Ann, Todd
  • Who is Nora’s best friend in the story?
    Stephen Curtis
  • What is Nora's punishment for her bad grades?
    She's grounded.
  • What did Nora do in kindergarten to blend in with the other students?
    She copied one different classmate per day.
  • What was Nora’s spelling grade?
    C
  • What is unusual about Nora compared to other students in her class?
    She is a genius with a very high IQ.
  • How does Mrs. Byrne figure out that Nora is not a poor student?
    She sees what Nora has been reading on the internet. (college-level reading)
  • How does Nora try to get a lower score on her IQ test?
    She answers three out of ten questions wrong.
  • Which teacher eventually understands Nora’s perspective on grades?
    Mrs. Byrne, the school librarian
  • Why does Nora purposely get bad grades on her report card?
    To prove that grades are not a true reflection of a person's intelligence or abilities.
  • What grade is Nora in during the events of *The Report Card*?
    Fifth grade
  • How does Nora spend her time while grounded?
    She reads the encyclopedia.
  • What subject does Nora dislike the most?
    Math, because she finds it too easy and boring.
  • What is the main character's name in *The Report Card*?
    Nora Rose Rowley