What are your thoughts about the story you have just read?  Please answer the questions below.  Your thoughts will be posted on this page.  You might also want to discuss the story with your parents or another adult.

1.  Do you think it was a good idea for Stacy to threaten the bullies with a gun?  Why or why not?

2.  What is the best way to deal with bullies?

3.  Did Stacy do the right thing when the boys jumped her at the creek?  Why or why not?

4.  Did the Chevalier help Stacy deal with the bullies?  If so, how?

5.  Did Stacy's brother Dane help her deal with the bullies?  If so, how?

6.  Did Stacy's parents help her deal with the bullies?  If so, how?

7.  Did Principal Marsh help her deal with the bullies?  If so, how?

8.  Have you ever had to deal with bullies?  If so, what did you do?  Did it work?  Do you think it was the best way?

9.  The title of the story is "Taking Back the Day."  What does that mean?

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