Ruby Lee & Me

What happened to Sarah's sister, Robin?

• She fell off the roof and broke her arm.
• She was hit by a car.
• She got poison ivy.
• She made a best friend.

Why do the adults not want Sarah and Ruby to be friends once they go to school?

• They don't have the same interests.
• Sarah is not a good influence on Ruby.
• Due to integration, there will be problems.
• They get in too much trouble together.

Why does Sarah itch her arms a lot?

• She has chicken pox.
• She got poison ivy.
• She has hives.
• She needs lotion.

What did Robin name her pony?

• Buttercup
• Duke
• Surelick
• Daisy

What famous historical event did Sarah's family watch on TV?

• Armstrong walking on the moon
• The installation of the Statue of Liberty
• The September 11 attack on the World Trade Center
• There is no special event

What is the lavender library? 

• The town library 
• Robin's bedroom 
• Sarah's bedroom 
• Granny's library

Which saying fits the beginning of the story?

• Life can change in a split second. 
• Kindness is its own reward.
  
• The important thing is that you did your best. 
• You get in life what you have the courage to ask for. -Oprah Winfrey

Granny has Sarah bake biscuits because... 

• She is getting too old to do it herself. 
• It is Grandpa's favorite breakfast. 
• It is a comforting activity.
  
• Granny is really hungry.

Why does Sarah wish she didn’t have so many freckles?

• Like some 12-year olds, she is critical of her appearance. 
• They are itchy and uncomfortable.
  
• No one else in her family has freckles. 
• She thinks she looks too young.

What happened to Ruby’s father?

• He left Ruby’s mother and is living somewhere else.
  
• He died in an accident when Ruby was a baby. 
• He is still living with the family.
• He was killed during the war the U.S. fought against Vietnam.