Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Chpts. 13-18

What puzzling items do Aven and Connor find in the old shed?

• A puzzling number of books on tarantulas

• A bizarre collection of pretzel keychains

• An old and curious underground map of the park

• Rusty old animal cages

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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Who does Aven think is funny in the support group?

• Zion

• Connor

• Dexter

• Mason

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Where do Avan and Connor go in Chapter 17?

• A support group

• Ice cream place

• school

• Home

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If you were in Avens situation, how would you feel?

(there is no correct answer, just tell me how you feel)

• ashamed

• depressed

• proud of who you are

• happy

• tired of having no arms

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CCSS.RL.3.3

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How do Aven's parents make Conner feel more comfortable about his spitting? CH 14

• they talk about getting a pet

• they talk about his parents' divorce

• they talk about wearing masks/goggles at the dinner table

• they talk about new furniture

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How did Spaghetti the llama get his name? CH 15

• from spaghetti westerns

• from Italian relatives

• from his love of noodles

• from Aven

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What percentage of people have Tourette's? CH 17

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

• 1%

What does Aven find on her walk on the hill behind Stagcoach Pass? CH 18

• a necklace

• a dog

• a car

• a can

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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What is Rebecca's tic?

• She yells out things

• She barks

• She slaps herself in the face

• She dances

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Aven's dad wanted her to try out for what sport in school?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Cheerleading

• Softball

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