Exploring Chapter 9 of The Lemonade War

Evan and Jesse engage in a tense interaction, reflecting on past stories and current conflicts. Evan struggles with emotions as he attempts to negotiate a truce in their ongoing lemonade war. The narrative explores themes of sibling rivalry, childhood memories, and the complexities of negotiation.

What emotion was Jesse displaying when she entered the house?

• Anger

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Indifference

What did Evan suggest Jesse looked like due to her expression?

• A sad clown

• A cartoon character

• A yellow smiley face

• A famous actress

What was Jesse's reaction to Evan's marble track suggestion?

• She ignored him

• She criticized it

• She agreed

• She suggested an improvement

Who is Grump Minster Fink?

• A character from a book

• A character they created

• A real person they knew

• A teacher

What was the purpose of the stories about Grump Minster Fink?

• To teach moral lessons

• To make Jesse laugh

• To pass time during their parents' fights

• To scare Jesse

What triggered Evan's proposal to end the lemonade war?

• Jesse's taunting

• His loneliness

• A suggestion from a friend

• His success in the game

How did Jesse react to Evan's suggestion to end the war?

• She walked away

• She was confused

• She immediately agreed

• She laughed

What caused Evan to feel embarrassed in front of Meghan?

• He forgot his lines in a play

• He lost a game

• Jesse told Meghan a secret

• He tripped and fell

What was Evan's reaction to potentially losing to Jesse?

• He was proud

• He was upset

• He was amused

• He was indifferent

What decision does Evan make at the end of the story?

• To apologize to Jesse

• To continue the war

• To destroy the marble track

• To leave home