Crenshaw (Chapters 8-14)

Why did Jackson's Mom give him and his sister a grocery bag?

• She needed them to run some errands for her.

• She wanted them to pick up the trash in the living room.

• She wanted them to fill the bags with keepsakes.

• She used old grocery bags to hold their lunches.

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Jackson's family was still having a conversation about this topic when he finally left and shut the door.

• Things that are magic.

• The best movies of all time.

• Why Aretha, their dog, was the best ever.

• Reasons they think that Jackson is silly.

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Jackson's dad got sick a few years ago. As a result, what changed in the dad's life?

• He lost hearing in his left ear.

• He uses a wheelchair.

• He has an artificial leg.

• He uses a cane to walk.

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Before getting sick, what did Jackson's dad used to do for a living?

• Worked at a train station

• Built houses

• Managed a grocery store

• Veterinarian

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Once at a neighborhood dinner, Jackson's dog Aretha ate this item-

• Jackson's shoe

• An entire chocolate cake

• A baby's diaper

• Their neighbor's wallet

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During the night, Jackson overheard his parents talking about-

• Jackson's imaginary friend, Crenshaw

• Where the purple jelly beans came from

• Why Dad got fired from his job at the hardware store

• Where they could go if they couldn't pay the rent

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One of Jackson's parents was against the idea of asking for help from other's for money or a place to stay. Who was against it?

• Jackson's Mom

• Jackson's Dad

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When Crenshaw reappeared in Jackson's bathroom, how did Jackson react?

• Jackson was glad to see his old friend during these stressful times.

• Jackson was frustrated he had returned, and told Crenshaw to leave.

Crenshaw explained to Jackson that cats never-

• smile

• smirk

• laugh

• play tug-of-war

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At the end of chapter 14, who caught Jackson in the hallway talking to Crenshaw?

• His Mom

• His Dad

• His Sister

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