2023 District Battle of the Books

In Amari and the Night Brothers, why aren’t the detectives taking Quinton’s missing person report seriously?

• The detectives assume that Quinton is involved with something illegal.

• The detectives received an anonymous tip with false information.

• Amari and her mother had a pattern of lying to the police.

• The detectives knew where Quinton was all along and were keeping it hidden.

In Amari and the Night Brothers, what is unique about the elevators at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs?

• They are made entirely of glass

• They can read auras

• The can detect trespassers

• They have personalities

In Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, what does Petra say when Marietta asks her to become a soldier?

• She agrees, it’s always been her dream 

• She tells her she will do it when they reach the next town

• She says no, she can’t leave her family

• She tells her she’s going to join the Federales with her Father

In, Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, when were Petra and her father born that makes them so strong?

• During full moons

• During Mexico’s  revolutionary war

• After Mexico won the war

• During the worst sandstorm in history

In Bartali's Bicycle, why did Gino not want to be called a hero after winning the Tour de France?

• He felt he didn’t do his best.

• He believed heroes are those who have suffered.

• He wanted to win more competitions first. 

• He did not want to help anyone needing to hide. 

In Bartali's Bicycle, how did Gino get photos and fake identity papers to people in need without getting caught?

• He dropped the papers off at night.

• He used a secret code. 

• He hid the messages inside his bike. 

• He hid the papers inside food boxes. 

 In Becoming Muhammad Ali, why did Cassius change his name to Muhammad Ali?

• To hide undercover from people trying to arrest him

• He was ashamed of his name

• He thought Muhammad Ali sounded more like a boxer’s name

• He wanted to show his devotion to his new faith, Islam

In Becoming Muhammad Ali, what happened when Cassius was drafted to join the Army during the war?

• He ran away from home

• He refused to go and lost his boxing license

• He became an officer in the Army

• They found out he was famous and he didn’t have to go

In Billy Miller Makes a Wish, why did the fire truck need to come to Billy’s house?

• Sal got stuck in a tree

• to remove the bat

• Electric fire

• Chimney fire

In Billy Miller Makes a Wish, what big announcement do Mama and Papa make to the kids?

• Papa got a new job

• Grandpa is moving in

• A baby is on the way

• They are moving