Middle School Bites Chs. 6-8

Tom says that his sister Emma does two things ALL the time. What are they?

• Lie.

• Be on her phone.

• Talk to her boyfriend.

• Listen to music.

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Every year on the first day of school, Tom's mom takes a picture of him and Emma. Where do they take the picture?

• In front of the school.

• On the front porch.

• Next to the school bus.

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What's wrong with the picture that Tom's mom takes?

• Emma is smiling and looking happy.

• She puts her thumb in front of the lens.

• Tom doesn't show up in the picture - it's like he's invisible.

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What does Emma say just before she and her friend, Pari, drive off to school?

• "Don't get in trouble on your first day."

• "Good luck in middle school. You'll need it!"

• "Try to comb your hair before you go to school."

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As Tom gets ready to leave for school, he's trying to figure out why he is so ___.

• hungry.

• tired.

• cranky.

• happy.

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What is the name of Tom's best friend?

• Zeke

• Zach

• Zayne

• Zander

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How did Tom and Zeke meet and become friends?

• Their parents have been friends since before they were born.

• In first grade, Zeke invited Tom to play soccer.

• In kindergarten, Tom spilled blue paint on Zeke.

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What nickname does Zeke call Tom?

• T-Rex

• T-Man

• T-ster

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What does Zeke notice that Tom has not noticed?

• Tom has a pimple on his chin.

• Tom has to tuck in his shirt.

• Tom's shoes are untied.

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The Bus Lady is uncomfortable around Tom. What does she fiddle with because she's nervous?

• A small worry stone she keeps in her pocket.

• The small silver cross necklace she wears.

• A lucky penny she has in her pocket.

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