What is the school's name?	Independence North Elementary School
What year do the events in The Devil's Arithmetic take place?	1941, duing World War ll and the Holocaust.
Who is the lady who writes in the local newspaper throughout the book?	Laura Samuel Sett
Which grade does Ms. Sett teach and which school?	6th Grade, Independence North Elementary.
What does Grandad call Tony Farisi?	Sanctimonious Turd
What did Mac put in his baseball backpack?	His lucky rock, from when he hit his first home run.
Why did Hoa adopt an English name?	Because "Hoa Do" is considered too Asian of a name, so she decided to make it easier.
Why did Mac's town ban junk food?	Because Laura Sett says it has no nutrition.
What planet does Mac's dad say he was from?	BD-134
What page is censored in "The Devil's Arithmetic"?	93 and 117.
How many quarters does Denis have to feed the ducks?	4 Dollars or 16 quarters.
Why was Marci called to the office?	Because she was wearing clothes that did not fit the school dress code.
What does dad come through the garage doorway with?	Two butternut squashes.
How many big 'mysterious' boxes are on Ms. Sett's desk?	There are three big 'mysterious' boxes on Ms. Sett's desk.
What happened to Dad's dress clothes?	They were gone from the place in the closet he kept them.it.
Why did Hannah Do change her name?	Her real name, Hoa Do, is considered 'too asian'.
What is Dad's favorite cake?	Crumb cake.
Which state is Independence North Elementary School in?	Independence North Elemtary School is in Pennsylvania.
Who is the author of 'The Devil's Arithmetic'?	Jane Yolen.
What does Grandad say about his favorite pen?	"It works underwater".
What does Grandad say is one of the most important things to learn?	Crying.
What pottery object did Mac's dad break that made his mom upset?	His Mom's prized (blue) mug.
What was the book Mac was reading with his lit circle group?	The Devil's Arithmetic
what sign's do Mac and his friend's make outside of Ms.setts classroom	1. You can't censor people 2. Breasts is just a word 3. Silent protest in progress 4. Free aaron james!
How many pages are in attack of the black rectangles	258
What does Mac’s dad think he is?	an alien
In the book Attack of the Black Rectangles, who is to thank for not using words like "donut," "cancer," or "death"?	Ms. Laura Samuel Sett
In the book Attack of the Black Rectangles, why did Ms. Sett write a letter to the paper about Grandad?	he was eaing candy on the bench at main street
what is the name of the class reading groups?	lit circle
In the book Attack of the Black Rectangles, what junk food does Mac Delaney love?	cheetos
Why did Mac include that his dad smashed his mom's mug in his letter to Jane Yolen?	He wanted to prove that grownups lie and wanted to provide an exapmle
Why did their town ban halloween?	They believe that it is too dangerous to be walking around at night and ringing people's doorbell for candy.
What is Mac's dad excuse for not playing catch?	He claimed that his arm was hurting, but Mac thought that his arm looked fine.
Out of the list of phrases Mac wrote down, after the Christopher Columbus dispute, did Mac say was his favorite.	Kick something into the long grass.
what is Ms. Sett's job at Independence North Elementary School?	6th grade teacher
Who is the author of the book?	A.S King
who is the person to thank for not using words like "donut", "cancer", or "death"	Ms. Laura Samuel Sett
What is Ms. Sett's job at the middle school	A teacher
Does Mac's family follow the town's rules?	No.
Who taught the main character to stand up for himself?	Ms. Sett
What game did Denis and the main character make?	BOT DUCK MAN
After Mac went to the liberty bell where did he go?	Independence hall
Since when has Mac been in the same class as Marci Thompson	First Grade.
What is Mac's mom's job?	Hospice care
What does Mac's dad like to tell him?	He isn't from this galaxy.
What did Mac say grace is like?	it is like jelly
Where does Denis go during the summer in August?	Summer camp
What does Mac do during the summer in August?	He plays Ultimate Detective.
In Ms. Setts room how are the desks put?	they are lined up like soldiers
How much homework does Ms. Sett give if you behave in the way she wants you to?	a little homework.
What does Mac's Grandad pack him for lunch?	A peanut butter and jelly sandwhich with orange cheese curls.
How many math questions do the students get on the first day of school.	40
What is Denis scared of?	Water, snakes, and (according to the text) oviously water snakes.
How long has Denis not crouched?	3 weeks
What does Aaron say that Ms. Sett doesn't correct?	The Earth is flat.
What was the book Mac and his group started reading?	The Devil's Arithmetic
Does Mac read ahead after Marci waves at him?	No
Besides posting in the local newspapers, what else does Ms. Sett do?	She is a 6th grade teacher
What does the town council/committee believe in?	rules equal safety, so more rules equals greater safety
What is the thing that Ms.Sett not desire to be?	She doesn’t want to be “like the other towns”
What junk food does Mac’s mom love?	Oreos
What war did grandpa fought in?	The Vietnam War
What is the main characters full name?	Mac Delaney
What is the Mom’s job?	She works in hospice care, helping with people who are grieving/emotional support
Headed with the 5th graders on a school trip where were Mac and Denis going?	Philadelphia
What is the game Mac and Denis come up with?	BOT DUCK MAN
What does BOT DUCK MAN? stand for	botfly, duck, human
What game is BOT DUCK MAN like?	Rock, paper, scissors
In the game BOT DUCK MAN, why BOT/botfly?	Denis’s uncle getting one in his arm the last time he went to Costa Rica
In the game BOT DUCK MAN, why DUCK?	Because the main characters live in a town with a lot of ducks
In the game BOT DUCK MAN, why MAN?	They way Denis described the botfly coming out of his uncles arm
Where is Mac never going, because of the botfly incident?	Costa Rica
What were the first 2 words Mac heard from Ms.Sett?	"Stop it"
Where did Mac and has friend go on their 5th grade field trip?	They went to see the Liberty Bell
What did they see after the Liberty Bell?	Independence Hall
What are the rules in DUCK BOT MAN?	DUCK beats BOT BOT beats MAN MAN beats DUCK
What was Mac’s question about the founding fathers after the tour of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and what was the answer?	“How many of the guys who signed the declaration of independence owned slaves?”, “Forty-one out of fifty-six signers owned slaves”
On the way back from Philadelphia what was the song the teachers made the kids sing?	Row row row your boat
How many times had Mac seen the Liberty Bell before his 5th grade field trip (	3 times
What percent of the declaration of independence signers owned slaves?	73%
What is the main thing Maci always talks about?	Woman rights
What does Mac compare Grace to?	Jam
Where was Mac’s Gram from?	Cornwall, England
On what days do Mac’s dad eat dinner with them?	Saturday
What is the activity Mac and Dennis do during the summer?	Feeding the ducks
What do some of the parking signs read in Mac’s town?	HORSE PARKING ONLY
What is one of the things Ms. Sett is known for?	Making her students practice perfect posture
Who is most opposed to Ms. Sett posture enforcement?	Denis
What is the homework on the first day of school?	40 math problems
What are some of Denis's fears?	Snake, water, and tongues
What does Mac’s family do for 4th of July?	They go to the Pennsylvania forest reserve
What is the name Mac plays during the summer?	Ultimate Detective
After finding out they have Ms. Sett as a teacher what are the only two things Mac thinks will save Dennis?	Cheetos and Soda
What the 1st day of 6th grade, what is Ms, Sett wearing?	A green dress and different sized of triangles jewelry
What planet does Mac’s dad thinks he is from?	BD-134
Who is the kid who thinks the earth is flat?	Aaron James
Who is in Mac’s lit group?	Hannah, Aaron, Dennis, Marci, and Mac
The Devil’s Arithmetic won what award?	Winner of the National Jewish Book Award
What is the war Grandads friend fought in?	Korean War
What is Mac’s grandads car?	Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
What extracurriculars do Marci and Dennis have?	Marci- Chorus Denis- Chess Club
After finding out that Dad has smashed Mom’s prized mug, Grandad and Mac go for a night walk before going what does Mac grab?	Todoroki Sweatshirt
When Grandad and Mac stop by Mcdonalds, what do they order?	66 & 68
How many tours did Grandad serve in the Vietnam war?	2 tours
In the actual book What pages are the black rectangles found on?	Pages 93 and 117
How long has Mac been best friends with Marci and Denis?	Since 1st grade
What is the name of the book store?	Tad's Books
What is the word Grandad used to describe Tony Farisi?	Sanctimonious
Why is the blue mug prized by mom	It was given to her by her Gram
What is Dad’s favorite cake?	Crumble Cake
What is the item Mom asked Mac to put on the store list?	Sour cream
Who is the school’s secretary?	Dr.McKenny (Dr. Peggy Mckenny)
At recess, what is the thing that Marci catches, saving people from getting hurt?	A football
After getting dress coded what is the piece of clothing Marci is wearing?	An oversized blue sweatshirt
From what decade is the punk rock music from which Mac and Grandad purchase albums?	1970s
When they figure out that the Dad has made a getaway with their stuff, what prized possession does he steal of Mac’s?	Mac's baseball stuff
What group number is Mac’s lit group?	Group six
What types of music does Marci love?	Every pop rock, oldies, and some punk rock
What instrument does Marci play?	Saxophone
What is the event Grandad attends every week?	Veterans Club
What is “Hannah’s” real name?	Hoa
What is a patriarchy?	A system of government where men hold most of the power (sexism, women are discriminated
What is an old habit of Grandad’s?	Trying to be funny or sarcastic in serious situations, in attempt to lighten up the mood
What lucky thing did Mac have in his baseball backpack?	A lucky rock
What are somethings Dad stole from Mom?	Her kittning bag, face cream
How long is the list of missing items Dad stole?	2 pages long
What is the cereal Mac eats?	Cheerios
What is the field of work Mac’s Dad studies in?	Anthropology
What is the greatest and best food Grandad makes, according to Mac?	Pancakes
What is one thing that Dad couldn’t really do, unlike a normal person?	Sneeze
What relative of Mac is a counselor?	Aunt Diane
What tribe they talk about at dinner?	Lenape tribe
Where is the place Mac, Marci, and Dennis go after school on friday?	Greco’s, an ice cream shop
While protesting, what food does Grandad goes and gets for the children?	Hot dogs
After talking with the school board, how long do the kids think it will be before they decide?	A month at least
What do their protest signs say?	STOP CENSORSHIP AT INES & INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM IS A RIGHT
After Mac confesses of all his feelings, where does Grandad take him to eat?	A sandwich shop
While hanging out in Mac’s garage but music artist does Marci play, and what song do they play?	Patti Smith, “Free Money”
What is the other book of Jane Yolen, that got burned in a fire?	Briar Rose
What is the curfew for Mac’s town?	9:00 pm
According to Mac Grandad still talks like he’s from what decade?	1960s
How old was Grandad when he served in the Vietnam war?	18 years old
At the sandwich shop what do Grandad and Mac order?	They both get BLT
What does Mac usually get at the sandwich shop?	A grilled cheese
What fruit does Mac not like?	Tomatoes
When Mac and Marci don’t see Denis at homecoming, where do they find him and what is he doing?	Denis is at home sitting on the couch eating popcorn
What organization Marci’s dad talks about, at the emergency board meeting?	merican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Why did the Briar Rose get burned?	The author included a gay character
What/who burned the copies of Briar Rose one by one?	Kansas City Board of Education
At homecoming what song plays that makes people drop to the floor?	"Rock lobster"
What is Mac’s secret call for Denis?	A red-tailed hawk call
Who likes ketchup, out of Mac and Marci?	Marci-likes ketchup Mac-doesn’t like ketchup
When was pizza delivery finally allowed again?	Mid-November
Why is halloween banned?	Because an older guy went trick or treating in a scary mask and was holding a rubber knife
What are some other things people also want to change, following in Mac’s footsteps?	Pizza delivery, blue houses, and halloween
When they passed the rule of being able to paint your house, how many colors are allowed?	10 colors
At the end of the book, what does Mac’s haiku saucer read?	important is truth, even if it hurts sometimes. It is still the truth
What does hiding in the long grass mean?	Pretending something isn't happening when there is?
Who wrote the quote on page number 1	Laura Samuel Sett
What did Mack's dad take from the house	he took the rug under the chairs,the center piece of the dining table,rondom books from the book shelf,a set of table lamps,a pottery vase,a knitting bag,mack's baseball supplies,two paintings,some dress clothes and the Grandads car
What did Mack and his dad call Grandad"s car	They called it a spacecraft.
what was the name of the book that Mack's group was reading	Devil's Arithmetic
who was the author of the Devil"s Artihmetic	Jane Yolen
what was the holiday that they don't have in Mack's town	Halloween
What was Mack"s dad"s name	Mike
who was the surprise guest at the meeting at the end	Jane Yolen

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