The Way a Door Closes

Who is the heart of the family - the cement who holds everyone together?

• Daddy

• CJ

• Mama

• Grandmomma

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What is true about Grandmomma's past?

• She was extremely wealthy as a child.

• She faced discrimination and racism as a child.

• She doesn't remember her past.

• She lived on a farm when she was young.

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Grandmomma loves to...

• sing

• dance

• play volleyball

• watch tv

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What changed in Daddy's life that made him so upset?

• His family left him.

• He lost his job.

• He left his family.

• He got into a car accident.

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What story does CJ's sister read that makes her cry?

• The Wizard of Oz

• Tuck Everlasting

• The Little Mermaid

• Sign of the Beaver

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A Blue Moon is when...

• the moon turns a dark shade of blue.

• the moon is covered up by clouds.

• a second full moon occurs in one month.

• the sun, moon, and earth all line up.

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What advice does Preacher give to CJ?

• He tells CJ that he should just come live with him and life will be better.

• He tells CJ that dads only come back once in a full moon.

• He tells CJ that his dad will come back when he's ready.

• He tells CJ that his dad will come back if he gets a job.

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What did CJ start to do, and then change his mind?

• He started to call his dad.

• He started to run away.

• He started to quit school.

• He started to get a job.

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What sport do CJ and his little brother play together?

• hockey

• soccer

• baseball

• basketball

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What does CJ and his family need the most from their dad?

• love

• money

• a house

• a job

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