Dead End in Norvelt

How does Jack Gantos contrast the perspectives of Jack and Miss Volker in the story?

• By showing their different approaches to solving problems

• By highlighting their similar interests

• By focusing on their shared love for history

• By emphasizing their identical viewpoints

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How does the setting of Norvelt contribute to the story's humor?

• By being a bustling metropolis

• By being a quirky, small town with eccentric characters

• By being a deserted ghost town

• By being a futuristic city

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What book did Jack Gantos write?

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In which book was the main character grounded for life and ended up typewriting obituaries?

• Dead End in Norvelt

• A Long Walk to Water

• Planet Middle School

• Yard War

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In Dead End in Norvelt, who leaves chocolates for Miss Volker?

• Mrs. Dubicki

• Mr. Sprizz

• Mrs. Roosevelt

• Mr. Huffer

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In Dead End in Norvelt, what is Mr. Spizz's method of transportation?

• pick up truck

• station wagon

• golf cart

• tricycle

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In Dead End in Norvelt, who runs the funeral home?

• Mr. Spizz

• Mr. Greene

• Mr. Huffer

• Miss Volker

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In Dead End in Norvelt, who runs the newspaper?

• Mr. Greene

• Mr. Spizz

• Miss Volker

• Mr. Huffer

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In Dead End in Norvelt, what type of Girl Scout cookies does Miss Volker feed the elderly?

• Samoas

• Trefoils

• Do-Si-Dos

• Thin Mints

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What is the primary theme explored in 'Dead End in Norvelt'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) The impact of history on the present

• C) The struggle for power

• D) The journey of self-discovery

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