Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus: Quiz #3

What were the girls in the school bathroom afraid of because of Aven having no arms?

• They were afraid that it was contagious and they would catch what she had.

• They were afraid that she was a monster.

• They were afraid that she was a bully.

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What is the name of the llama at Stagecoach Pass?

• Ravioli

• Llama Llama Red Pajama

• Noodles

• Spaghetti

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Why does Aven feel close to the llama Spaghetti?

• Because Spaghetti pays attention to her.

• Because she's always wanted a pet llama.

• Aven feels they are alike because Spaghetti has a giant tumor on his head and everyone looks at him weird.

• Spaghetti is her favorite animal at Stagecoach Pass because he is really cute.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why does Aven say that she is an insignificant event in the life of the cactus at the top of the hill?

• Because that cactus has been there for over a hundred years and has seen many events in its lifetime, and she's just a small part of it.

• Because she doesn't feel important at all.

• Because she feels more important than anything else in the life of that cactus.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who does Aven meet in the library while she is eating her lunch?

• She meets a couple girls who are wearing thin strapped tank tops like she always wants to wear.

• She meets the librarian and becomes good friends with her.

• She meets a boy named Connor.

• She meets a boy named George.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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What does Connor do that makes him special?

• He barks

• He is a good singer

• He can read books in different languages

• He is really good at math.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Connor have that causes him to bark and tic?

• He likes to pretend that he's a dog.

• He has Tourette Syndrome

• He does it on purpose for attention.

• Because he doesn't know how to speak.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Why does Henry always give Aven the wrong flavor of ice cream?

• Because he can't hear very well.

• Because he only has vanilla ice cream.

• Because he has dementia and can't remember things very well.

• Because he doesn't care what flavor she wants. He is giving her the flavor he likes.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What sport does Aven play?

• Baseball

• She doesn't play any sports

• She runs track

• She plays soccer

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What type of sandwich does Aven say is best for her lunch?

• Peanut butter and jelly

• Turkey, tomato, and cheese

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3