Why are the girls afraid to go to the hospital?

• They are poor and can't afford a doctor.

• They are worried they would lock Rukku in a mental hospital.

• They are afraid their father would find them.

• They don't like needles.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

True or False: Rukku and Viji's parents had an arranged marriage.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sister has special needs?

• Viji

• Rukku

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why did Rukku and Viji leave home in the first place?

• Appa was abusive.

• They wanted to go to school.

• They were bored.

• Amma was mean.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Does Viji accept help easily?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who initially gives the beads to the girls?

• Arul

• The girls on the beach

• The waste mart man

• Teashop Aunty

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Viji dreams of being able to attend ______.

• school

• dance class

• art class

• theater

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In the beginning of the novel, why does Celina Auntie want Viji to write to Rukku?

• Because Viji is full of feelings she won't share, and Aunty thinks it will help her to write them down.

• It has been so long since the girls have spoken, they want to check on Rukku.

• Celina Auntie knows that Rukku wants to hear from Viji.

• The sisters need to make up after a fight.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are the effects of Appa's actions in this part of the novel (mark all that apply)

• The family could not finish eating Viji's birthday dinner.

• Amma's arm was broken.

• The girls received presents they had wanted.

• Viji decided to run away with Rukku.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

True or False: Rukku protests when Viji said they were leaving home.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2