How did the class react to the joke?
Half of the class laughed, though some might have laughed out of nervousness or pity.
What choice did Mr. Scieszka have to make after being called out?
He had to choose between apologizing and getting a good grade in religion or telling the joke and risking punishment.
What did the priest say at the end of the joke?
“I don’t know his name, but his face rings a bell.”
What subject was Mr. Scieszka in when he got called out?
He was in a fifth-grade religion class.
Who was the only person in the class that did not laugh?
Sister Margaret Mary did not laugh
What was the joke about that Mr. Scieszka decided to tell?
It was about a man who wanted to be a bell ringer but had no arms.
What question did Sister Margaret Mary ask after calling out Mr. Scieszka?
She asked, "Would you like to share it with the rest of the class?"
Who called out Mr. Scieszka for laughing?
Sister Margaret Mary called him out.
What did Tim K. do that made Mr. Scieszka laugh?
Tim K. told him the funniest joke he had ever heard.
What was the name of the school mentioned in the story?
St. Luke’s Elementary School.