One for the Murphys

At this point, how do you think Daniel(the oldest boy) feels about Carley living with his family?

• He seems to love the idea of having a younger sister.

• He has no opinion.

• He doesn't seem pleased with the thought of sharing his mother's attention.

• He is frightened by Carley.

Did Mr. Murphy act like he was excited to meet Carley?

• No, not at all

• Yes, he gave her a big hug and welcomed her to the family.

• Uncertain

• No opinion

What happened at dinner on Carley's first night with the Murphys?

• Daniel said he didn't want Carley there.

• Carley started crying over her cheeseburger.

• Adam gave the last breadstick to Carley.

• Carley accidentally spilled juice on her shirt.

Carley thought that she loved the Murphy's after she.... 

• joined the frantic search for Mrs. Murphy's wedding ring. 

• prayed for Michael Eric to recover from a seizure. 

• took Adam to a playground that bratty kids tried to spoil. 

• heard Daniel tell a friend that she was his sister. 

Who is the main character?

• Mrs. McAvoy

• Mrs. Murphy

• Mr. Murphy

• Carley

From what point of view is the novel being told?

• Carley, first person POV

• Mr. Murphy, first person POV

• Mrs. Murphy, first person POV

At the end of the novel, Carley mentions that she may never see Mrs. Murphy again. In the next line, the author italicizes the word “know” to place special emphasis on it. What can you imply Carley means when she says “But I will know her for the rest of my life”?

• Carley will always remember singing Defying Gravity with Toni. 

• Carley will always remember all of the lessons she learned and the love she was given from Mrs. Murphy. 

• Carley will hopefully forget Mrs. Murphy because she is a mean foster mother. 

What happened when Toni was at the Murphys' house for dinner?

• Adam teased her about her freckles.

• She learned Carley was a foster child.

• Michael Eric made fun of her necklace.

• She discovered Carley was in counseling.

What is the main theme of 'One for the Murphys'?

• A) Family and belonging

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Mystery and suspense

• D) Science and technology

Who is the author of 'One for the Murphys'?

• A) Lynda Mullaly Hunt

• B) J.K. Rowling

• C) Suzanne Collins

• D) John Green