Marie: Raymond, pay attention. Why don't we start with literature and reading comprehension guidelines, okay? "Based on the readings of Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer,' which of the following would you recommend for fifth-grade homework, and why? A) a book report, including cover art and illustrations...
Ray: [tries to grab some of Frank's pie] Agh!
Marie: B) an oral report using period music and costumes, C) a craft project based on the pre-lndustrial Mississippi, and/or D) a fictional diary on one of the characters?" Raymond!
Ray: Ow! What's wrong with you?!
Frank: I like pie.
Marie: Raymond! Pay attention. I'm gonna read you this again.
Ray: No, not again, all right? I heard it already. How about we don't make the kids read "Tom Sawyer"?
Marie: What?! It's an American classic.
Ray: All right, then I say "A."
Marie: Good. Why?
Ray: "B."
Marie: Raymond, don't play games with me.