Crenshaw

Jackson knew his parents

• wouldn't let him get a skateboard.

• kept money under their mattress

• didn't like him playing football.

• had several part-time jobs

Jackson had _____ during the time his family lived in the minivan.

• slept in a box

• had long hair

• eaten a lot of crackers

• owned two outfits

Jackson thought Northern California was a good place for

• climbing mountains.

• finding free food.

• taking pictures.

• going to thrift shops.

When Jackson had put his things in the minivan, he thought

• the floor was unusually muddy.

• he would find gum in the glove box.

• he smelled the new-car smell.

• the windshield wiper had been left on.

Jackson's principal had said Jackson

• seemed wise beyond his years.

• should join band.

• had a big heart.

• could work with the stage crew

Jackson's mother had told Jackson

• she had an appointment with a financial counselor.

• health insurance was too expensive

• she needed to buy clothes for her job interviews.

• money problems sneaked up on people.

Jackson's father didn't believe in

• asking for help

• using banks

• donating organs

• putting up fences

Jackson remembered the time his father had

• slept in the yard in a hammock.

• given Jackson an archery lesson.

• taken Jackson to hike in the state park.

• hung his underwear on a bush to dry.

Because there had been a raccoon in the house, Jackson had

• stayed outside.

• opened the front door.

• closed all the drapes.

• taken pictures.

Jackson _____ at the pet food store.

• used coupons

• left a flyer

• stole a cookie

• bought a leash