Explanation:
Let’s go through each question one by one, using only what’s written in the story.
1.
What did Tom do for April Fools’ Day?
The story says: *“he was going to turn the school’s pool green. He had bought gallons of green food coloring and had spent hours… sneaking into the pool area to pour it in.”*
So Tom turned the school pool green using food coloring.
2.
How did the other students react to the green pool?
It says: *“The pool water looked a little murky, and as they got closer, they realized that it was bright green. They were all stunned, and no one could figure out what had happened.”*
So they were stunned and confused — they didn’t know what caused it.
3.
Who did the principal blame for the green pool?
After Tom confessed, the principal said: *“You did what?! That’s it, Tom. You’re suspended…”*
So he blamed
Tom, even though Tom wasn’t actually the one who turned it green (we’ll see why in #4).
4.
What was Tom’s reaction to the commotion at the pool?
The story says: *“Tom couldn’t hold back a laugh any longer. He stepped forward and said, ‘I think I know what happened.’”*
So he laughed, then stepped forward to confess — thinking he was responsible.
5.
What was Tom’s punishment for the prank?
The principal says: *“You’re suspended for a week!”*
So Tom was suspended for one week.
Summary question:
*What was Tom's plan for April Fools' Day, and how did it ultimately turn out?*
- Tom’s plan: Turn the pool green with food coloring (he did this).
- How it turned out: The pool *was* green, but the principal got angry and yelled at the custodian first. Then Tom confessed, thinking he succeeded — but the principal still punished him with a one-week suspension. However, the story hints something odd: the custodian *swore* he didn’t do it, and Tom “couldn’t believe that his prank had worked so perfectly.” Also, the principal’s face went from red to purple when Tom confessed — like he realized something was off. But the story doesn’t say anyone else did it — it just leaves us wondering. For the purpose of answering based on what’s stated: Tom carried out his plan, everyone thought he did it, and he got suspended — even though the outcome (the green pool) matched his plan exactly.
But note: The question asks *how did it ultimately turn out?* Based on the text, Tom got suspended, and he thought it was worth it because it was the “perfect prank.” So the prank “worked,” but with consequences.
Now, let’s write the final answers clearly.
Final Answer:
1. Tom turned the school’s pool green using green food coloring.
2. The other students were stunned and confused; they couldn’t figure out what had happened.
3. The principal blamed Tom.
4. Tom couldn’t hold back a laugh, stepped forward, and said he knew what happened.
5. Tom was suspended for one week.
Summary: Tom planned to turn the pool green for April Fools’ Day, successfully did so, and although he got suspended, he thought it was worth it because it was the perfect prank.
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