Mustaches for Maddie

How do Maddie and her family know that something is wrong?

• she is feeling more tired than normal

• her arm is moving strangely, and she is falling down

• she has headaches

• her knee is in a lot of pain

Why is Maddie nervous about trying out for Juliet?

• she doesn't want to look silly in front of everyone

• she wants her new friends to think she is cool

• she wants to impress Devin

• she doesn't want Cassie to be mad at her if she gets the part

What does Maddie imagine the MRI as, and why does she do this?

• a mustache, to make herself laugh

• an escape pod, to use her imagination to calm herself

• a robot, as a way to make herself feel as if she's nor alone

• an airplane, as a way to make herself feel as if she's leaving

In Chapter 10, when Maddie finds out that she has a tumor why does she say, "I loved all kinds of mustaches, but right then, that one was my all-time favorite" about her brother's gift of an orange, Play-Doh mustache?

• she knew it was all she could afford

• she gave him the Play-Doh as a gift

• he was trying to make her cheer up any way he knew how

• he spent days making the mustache just for her

What part did Maddie get in the play?

• Romeo

• Juliet

• Lady Capulet

• Mercutio

What is the author's intention in creating fantasy scenes of Maddie's worst thoughts?

• It creates a way for Maddie to escape reality and explain how she really feels

• It shows how Maddie isn't afraid of anything

• It shows how Maddie is just a kid who doesn't care about the future

• It shows a way for Maddie's brother Max to share his creativity

After Dr. Montoya tells Maddie the things that could go wrong, Maddie's mom asks the doctor to remind Maddie what could go right. Why does she say this?

• to get clear information

• to clear up any misconceptions

• to encourage Maddie to be hopeful

• to make Maddie smile

Maddie thinks that Cassie has the perfect life, but what does Maddie find out about Cassie at her swim party?

• Cassie has a terrible brother who is mean to her

• Cassie doesn't have a family

• Cassie is going through a really hard time with her parents' divorce

• Cassie doesn't have a pool

Why does Maddie mainly get upset with Cassie at the swim party?

• She doesn't tell her Devin will be there

• She says she's ruining her party

• She told her to leave her party

• She lied about inviting Lexi

What is the name of the game that Maddie comes up with for everyone to play with Lexi?

• Poison Dragon Death Claw

• Mustache Attack

• Potato Pilots

• Mustache Death Claw