Tangerine Quiz

What is the reason the Fisher family moves to Tangerine, Florida?

• Paul's father got a new job as a coach

• Paul's father got a new job as the Director of Civil Engineering

• Paul's mother wanted a change of scenery

• Paul wanted to play for a new soccer team

What does Paul notice about the sky when they arrive in Tangerine?

• It is filled with smog

• It is very clear and blue

• It looks bright and beautiful

• It is filled with smoke from a fire

What explanation does Paul's mother give for the constant smell of smoke in the air?

• There is a fire nearby that the firefighters can't control

• It's from the nearby houses burning garbage

• The smoke comes from underground fires called muck fires

• The smoke is coming from factories around the area

How does Paul describe his brother Erik in the first chapter?

• As his best friend and role model

• As a talented football player who gets special attention

• As someone who is quiet and kind to him

• As someone who supports him in all his endeavors

What does Paul remember about an incident involving Erik and his eyesight?

• Erik threw a rock at him, but he doesn't remember clearly

• Paul accidentally injured his own eyes while playing

• Erik never harmed him, but Paul blames him anyway

• Paul's parents said his vision problem was caused by an accident at school

What major concern does Paul's mother have about the neighborhood?

• The noise from the local factory

• The soccer team availability for Paul

• The lack of a proper school

• The safety and security of the new house

What does Paul notice about the house as they arrive in Tangerine?

• It's bigger than he expected

• It looks almost identical to the other houses in the neighborhood

• It's much smaller than their old house

• It has a big, luxurious backyard

How does Paul feel about his new life in Tangerine?

• He is very excited to start over

• He is worried and anxious about fitting in

• He is indifferent and doesn't care about the change

• He is angry about leaving his friends behind

What does Erik's father seem most excited about upon arriving in Tangerine?

• Erik's chances of joining the high school football team

• Paul's opportunities at the local soccer team

• Finding a new job as a coach

• Building a new house in the neighborhood

What unusual natural feature is mentioned about the landscape of Tangerine?

• The town has frequent tornadoes

• The landscape is covered with thick fog all year

• The ground is prone to sinkholes

• There are underground fires called muck fires