Not If I Can Help It - Chapters 3 and 4

How is Willa feeling at the beginning of chapter 3, when she just found out that her dad is dating Ruby's mom?

(a)  

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When Willa runs out of I Scream, Ruby's mom offers to....

• break up with Willa's dad

• go to the diner across the street for fries and to talk it out

• make it better by buying her ice cream

• leave Willa alone until she can cool down

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When Willa "doesn't feel at home in her body," she needs to:

• "run away from everyone near her"

• "hurt someone so that she feels better"

• "shut down and close her eyes"

• "scream and shake until the feeling goes away"

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Why do you think Willa doesn't want her dad and Ruby's mom to be dating?

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To change the subject, Willa's dad tries to talk to her about:

• dogs

• LEGOs

• veggie nachos

• dog names

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Who is Maureen?!?!

• Willa's grandma

• Willa's teacher

• Willa's occupational therapist

• Willa's neighbor

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Willa's dad suggests (a)   foods for possible dog names.

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Willa says that _______ noises quiet her brain, which makes her body feel calm.

• soft

• loud

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Why does Willa accuse her dad of lying?

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How did Avery Tanaka find out the news about Ruby's mom and Willa's dad dating?

• She saw them at dinner together.

• She saw them at the mall together.

• She saw them holding hands.

• She saw them at the park.

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