11.   Finally, a hand shot up.

12.   Five hands shot up.

13.   Four hands shot in the air, anxious to answer.

14.   Hands shoot into the air, hoisting beers or seeking a friendly high five.

15.   Hands shot up.

16.   Hands shoot up all over the room.

17.   His hand shoots out and corrals the nearest chair, which he beats into submission, pins and chains to the desk!

18.   Jaws fall open, revealing braces on teeth, and a few hands shoot up with burning questions, prompting a raised-eyebrow caution from Ms. Lesher.

19.   Jaws go slack as hands shoot up in answer to both questions.

20.   Moments later, though, a hand shot up in the back of the room.