Free Lunch - Chapter 5 Butt Worms

Why does the Rex's mother not want to pay the phone bill?

• Because she thinks having a phone is a waste of money

• Because she doesn't want to talk to the protagonist's grandmother

• Because she doesn't want to talk to bill collectors

• Because she doesn't have the money

How does the Rex communicate with his grandmother?

• Through letters

• Through email

• Through a cell phone

• Through a pay phone

Why does the protagonist's grandmother accept the charges for the collect call?

• Because she wants to talk to the protagonist

• Because she wants to show her love for the protagonist

• Because she doesn't realize the charges are expensive

• Because she wants to help the protagonist's mother with the phone bill

How does the Rex feel about school?

• he thinks it's unfair

• he doesn't care about it

• he finds it difficult

• he loves it

What does the Rex wish for?

• To be rich

• To have a job

• To have a phone

• To have nice clothes

What does the Rex's grandmother tell them about wishes?

• Wishes can come true if you believe in them

• Wishes are a waste of time

• Wishes are only for children

• Wishes are not real

What does the protagonist's grandmother share about her own life?

• Her struggles with poverty

• Her success as a doctor

• Her love for the protagonist

• Her dreams for the future

Why does the Rex's mother refuse to buy them school supplies?

• She doesn't have the money

• She thinks it's a waste of money

• She wants the school to provide them

• She wants the protagonist to learn the value of money

How does the Rex feel when their mother makes a scene in the store?

• Proud

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed

What does the Rex think about money?

• It is a dumb and weird thing

• It is the key to happiness

• It is necessary for survival

• It is the cause of all problems