Ch. 18 - 20 Belle Prater's Boy

In chapter 18, Gypsy cuts her hair off in anger and sadness. Afterward, she covers what up?

• a picture of Amos Leemaster

• her mirror

• Dawg

• the television

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What does the word "remorse" mean as it is used in the sentence? Pg. 160 - "My heart was hard and cold and miserable, but I had no remorse."

• (verb) an act that causes violent motions

• (noun) a feeling of extreme sadness

• (noun) feeling regret

• (noun) a mouse-like rodent

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Who is the first person to see Gypsy after Buzz blurts out her story to the class on the first day of school? This person tries to be a good listener for Gypsy.

• Mrs. Cooper

• Porter

• Woodrow

• Love

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Who brought Gypsy a "big piece of chocolate cake and a glass of milk?"

• Porter

• Woodrow

• Grandpa

• Love

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Where did Gypsy go to get her hair trimmed up after "whacking" it off?

• New York City

• The Hick-o Echo

• The Cut N Curl

• Akers's Barbershop

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What does the word "gushed" mean as it is used in the following sentence? Pg. 171 - "Your hair....?

I took a deep breath and plunged right in. 'I am just tickled to death with it.' I gushed."

• (verb) to praise or explain enthusiastically

• (verb) a sudden burst or stream of water or air

• (verb) to hold back one's emotions

• (noun) a reflection

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What does the word "sashayed" mean as it is used in the following sentence? Pg. 172 - "Then I sashayed around so she could see it from all angles.

• (noun) a square dance step

• (verb) a journey one takes when trying to seek an answer

• (verb) to walk around with pride

• (noun) a move you perform when dancing in a ballet

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What does the word "burden" mean as it is used in the following sentence? Pg. 172 - "But all your pretty curls...?' Mary Lee began.

'They were just too much of a burden!' I interrupted, using Mama's words. 'I should have done this years ago."

• (noun) to be weighed down with a concern or worry

• (verb) to physically be weighed down with a heavy load

• (verb) the logs you put in a fire

• (noun) the central meaning or idea of a speech

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The climax of a story is typically referred to as the turning point in a story. What would you say is the climax of Belle Prater's Boy?

• When they find Aunt Belle

• When Woodrow beats up Buzz

• When Gypsy truly faces the "ugly thing" that has been lingering in her subconscious

• When Gypsy gets measles and is sick for a few days

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What evidence from the text best shows Gypsy's relationship with Woodrow has had a positive effect on her. (Choose 2.)

• Pg. 169 - "I'm sorry you had to hear...those words from Buzz,' Woodrow said."

• pg 174 - "
  I reckoned I was a different person in more ways than just my appearance, and a person who was anything but invisible."

• pg. 172 "Woodrow was still eyeing me."

• Pg. 171 "I think in that moment I knew me and Woodrow would be friends for life. We had something. We understood each other."

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