What is Joseph’s nickname given by his Grandmum?

• Little Oak

• Superman

• Little Nut

• Braveheart

What does Joseph compare his life to?

• A rollercoaster

• A comic book

• A puzzle

• A dream

Why does Joseph admire superheroes?

• They are strong

• They always find a solution

• They save others

• All of the above

Where do Joseph and his Grandmum live after losing their house?

• In a shelter (a place built for protection)

• In their car

• In a friend's house

• In a small apartment

What item makes Joseph feel safe and steady?

(*steady: not changing)

• A baseball bat

• His mother’s scarf

• The house key

• A comic book

What is Joseph allergic to?

• Nuts

• Pollen

• Poison ivy

• Bees

What does Joseph compare Mom to when she prepares to leave?

• A bird flying away

• A butterfly

• A pilot preparing for takeoff

• A runner preparing for a race

How does Joseph react when Mom leaves during her first takeoff?

• He runs after the car on her Big Wheel

• He goes back inside the house

• He starts crying on the porch (*porch: a small area at the entrance to a building)

• He asks Mom where she’s going

What sacrifices did Grandmum have to make due to "The Mess with Mom"?

• She had to sell the house

• She had to leave her job

• She had to take care of Joseph's siblings

• She had to move to another state

What does Joseph compare his living situation to when staying in the car with his Grandmum?

• Being in a fishbowl where everyone can see them

• Being trapped in a cave

• Being a superhero

• Being on a train