Kapitel 3- der neue Houdini

On page 17 it describes what time Brandon gets up. What is NOT true about his wake-up time?

• He got up at 9am

• He got up very early (for him, anyway)

• He got up early to get ready for school

• He got up early to take to Jake

What trick did Jake play on Brandon?

• He sent him a funny gif via text

• He replied "New number. Who's this?"

• He answered pretending to be a restaurant

• He answered as though it were his voicemail recording and Brandon would leave a message

Jake has an idea. What is NOT true about Jake and his ideas?

• He always has ideas

• His ideas are usually pretty decent

• Brandon had to ask Jake about his idea because he didn't bring it up

• Brandon isn't always a fan of Jake's ideas

Brandon says "Jake, was für Idee hast du denn? Und was für Probleme wird's geben?" What does this translate to in English?

• Jake, do you have an idea? I have a big problem.

• Jake, I'm calling because of your idea. You've had a similar problem.

• Jake, what kind of idea do you have then? And what kind of problems is it going to cause?

• Jake, what do think of this idea? I've got to get rid of this problem.

Why does Brandon's Grandma call for him?

• It's time to eat

• It's time to get up

• She needs some help with something

• She wants him to get off the phone

Brandon and Jake exchange a lot of dialog on page 19. Which of the following do they NOT say?

• Jake "Listen to me. Do you want to drive your dad's car?"

• Brandon "What kind of idea do you have?"

• Jake "I have a risky idea."

• Brandon "I want to drive his car. I don't want to have to drive the old Buick."

• Jake "If the Buick doesn't start, then you'll have to drive his car.

What is the condition of the Buick?

• It's old, but in perfect working order.

• It is a complete junker. Rarely starts.

• It can be a little testy- sometimes it doesn't start right up.

• It is brand new, but ugly.

What is Jake's idea so Brandon doesn't have to drive the Buick?

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Brandon has a lot of feelings/thoughts about Jake's idea. What is NOT one of them?

• He is very nervous about it

• Jake's idea is great

• Jake's idea is immoral

• Jake's idea isn't going to work

Jake thinks his idea is perfect. What does Brandon have to say to that on page 21?

• He thinks it is perfect too

• Nothing is perfect

• It's a risky idea

• He'll have to think about it.