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Why does Mattie and her mother move in with Uncle Potluck?

• They will help Uncle Potluck after his surgery on his knee.

• They wanted to live in the country.

• Mattie’s parents were separating.

• Mattie's mom lost her job.

1. Why does Mattie plan to be a “custodial apprentice” once school begins?

• She wants to help during lunch and recess so she can avoid Star.

• She wants to help during lunch and recess so she doesn’t have to be with the other students.

• Uncle Potluck needs help around the school because his bad knee.

• She wants to help during class so she doesn’t have to go to class.

What does Star do when she realizes Mattie sees her in the coat closet?

• Star calls Mattie names.

• Star takes money from Mattie’s backpack.

• Star tries to read Mattie’s notebook.

• Star destroys the notebook.

Why do the teachers and Principal Bonnet come to visit Uncle Potluck in his office?

• They want to meet Mattie.

• They want to hear about him and his stories.

• They need a tool from his office.

• They need to tell him to fix something.

What do we know about how Quincy behaves around people?

• She is shy.

• She is mean and bossy.

• She is funny and entertaining.

• She is matter-of-fact.

How did Mattie get locked in Principal Bonnet’s office

• She tries to fix a doorknob by herself.

• She puts the doorknob on backwards.

• Uncle Potluck took the keys.

• Uncle Potluck locks her in.

Who let Mattie out of the principal’s office?

• Uncle Potluck

• A teacher

• Principal Bonnet

• Quincy

Why do Mattie and Quincy act out the story of “Moe Versus the Lint”?

• Mattie was practicing being brave.

• They were bored and needed something to do.

• Quincy was providing a model so Mattie can draw a picture for the story.

• Mattie was providing a model so Quincy can draw a picture for the story.

Who read Mattie’s notebook?

• Uncle Potluck

• Quincy

• Star

• Mattie's mom

Why did Mattie’s mom read her notebook?

• She wanted to read her stories.

• She wanted to see if she wrote in it.

• She wanted to see how she felt about moving all the time.

• She wanted custodial wisdom