Counting by 7s

How does Willow describe herself at the beginning of the novel?

• A normal student

• A genius

• An average girl

• A troublemaker

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Willow's favorite color?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What significant life event happened to Willow's parents?

• They got divorced

• They died in a car accident

• They moved to a different country

• They lost their jobs

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What unusual category does Mr.Dell Duke create for Willow?

• Genius

• Strange

• Oddball

• Misfit

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the number 7 to Willow?

• It's her favorite number because it's a prime number

• It represents the number of friends she has

• It's the date of her birthday

• It's the number of plants in her garden

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What early indications are given about Willow's uniqueness and intelligence?

• Her extensive vocabulary and ability to understand complex concepts

• Her athletic prowess and popularity among peers

• Her artistic talents and musical abilities

• Her emotional sensitivity and ability to make friends easily

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use Willow's parents' car accident to foreshadow her journey?

• By highlighting her fear of abandonment

• By showing her reliance on routine and stability

• By emphasizing her adaptability and resilience

• By depicting her distrust in adults

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Willow's behavior during her sessions with Dell Duke suggest about her coping mechanisms?

• She relies on external validation to feel secure

• She withdraws into her own world when faced with stress

• She uses humor to deflect difficult emotions

• She becomes aggressive to mask her vulnerabilities

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In what way does Willow challenge Mr.Dell Duke's preconceived notions about his students?

• By demonstrating an unexpected level of empathy and insight

• By consistently outperforming his expectations in academic tasks

• By refusing to engage in his categorization process

• By showing that his categories are inadequate to describe her

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What underlying themes are suggested by Willow's interaction with Mai Nguyen?

• The importance of cultural diversity and acceptance

• The inevitability of conflict in new relationships

• The significance of intellectual compatibility

• The power of unspoken communication and understanding

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3