Odder by Katherine Applegate

What animal is the main character in Odder?

• A dolphin

• A seal

• A sea otter

• A whale

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What important lesson does Odder learn in the story?

• That it's better to be alone

• That friends are not worth the trouble

• That it's okay to feel sad and ask for help

• That adventure is more important than friendships

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How does the author show friendship in the book?

• Through conflicts between characters

• Through Odder’s interactions with her friends

• By showing that being alone is better

• By showing that friendship is unimportant

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What sad thing happens to Odder early in the story?

• She loses her home

• She is separated from her mother

• She loses her best friend

• She is captured by humans

How does Odder deal with her sadness?

• By hiding away

• By exploring the ocean

• By creating art

• By finding a new friend

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What does the sea mean in Odder's journey?

• It is a source of danger

• It is a comforting and healing presence

• It represents her sadness

• It is not important to the story

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What special ability does Odder have?

• She can swim faster than any other otter

• She can communicate with other animals

• She has a talent for finding lost things

• She is good at solving problems

Who helps Odder on her journey?

• A wise old turtle

• A group of other otters

• A playful dolphin

• A human caretaker

What does the title Odder mean?

• It shows that Odder is unique

• It means she acts strangely

• It talks about her challenges

• It’s a joke about her friendships

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What message does the story share about life and loss?

• Loss is something to avoid at all costs

• Life goes on even when things are hard, and we can heal

• Only the strong survive

• Grief should be kept private

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