Kira-Kira Chapter 16, Page 220-230

1. Why does Katie borrow a cookbook from Mrs. Kanagawa?

• She wants to start a cooking blog
• She wants to learn a new recipe
• She wants to impress her friends
• She wants her parents to regain their appetite.

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1. What does Katie do on the forty-ninth day after Lynn’s death?

• She lights a candle in Lynn's memory.
• She opens all the windows in the alcove to "feel" Lynn's spirit.

• She goes on a vacation to forget about Lynn.
• She adopts a pet in honor of Lynn.

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What does Katie see that she takes as a sign from Lynn?

• A squirrel runs across the yard in front of Katie
• A leaf that fell off the Magnolia tree flies toward Katie

• The motel sign comes on

• She sees Amber trip on a rock outside

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How does Katie change her attitude about school? Why?

• Katie works harder in school because it is one of Lynn's last wishes.

• Katie gives up on school to play hooky with her dad in the chicken processing plant

• Katie works harder in school because she knows she must attend a good college to be a successful rocket scientist

• Katie works harder in school because she is bored and has nothing else to do.

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On the 49th day after Lynn dies, she wishes that Lynn would never worry about her anymore, even if that meant she was now alone. Why?

• Because she read in one of Lynn's favorite books that this is the right thing to do

• Because this is what Katie's father wants her to do

• Because Lynn would be too worried about Katie for her spirit to leave Earth

• Because this is what Katie's mother wants her to do

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1. What items does Katie put on Lynn’s altar? Why do you think she chooses these things?

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What's your number?

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• 4

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CHOOSE ONE:

1. 1. What kind of wishes does Katie have? Why do you think these are the ones she has?

2. 2. What "category" do your wishes belong to? The same one Katie's do, or a different "wish category"? Explain your answer with details that support your thinking.

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What's your number?

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• 7

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