The Thing About Georgie

What is Georgie afraid the baby will be?

• Normal

• Taller than him

• All of the above

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What is part of falling action in the book "The Thing About Georgie"?

• Georgie goes to 5th grade.

• Georgie and Andy walk dogs.

• Georgie learns to like Jeanie as a friend.

• Georgie goes to church at Christmas with Andy.

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Which of the following is found in the rising action of "The Thing About Georgie"?

• Georgie has a special hook in his class.

• Georgie writes a new poem for baby.

• Georgie and Andy get into a fight.

• Jeanie helps Georgie with play.

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How did Georgie's conflict affect the outcome of the story?

• Because of his conflict, he learns to not go into the jungle.

• Because of his conflict, he learns not to act anymore.

• Because of his conflict, he learns to accept himself for the way he is.

• Because of his conflict, he still dislikes Jeanie.

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Which theme is most prevalent in chapters 1-10 of "The Thing About Georgie"?

• The importance of perseverance

• The challenges of growing up

• The impact of friendship

• The struggle with self-identity

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What does Georgie's attitude towards the new baby suggest about his understanding of family dynamics?

• He believes that a new baby will not change his family's love for him.

• He fears that a new baby will mean less attention and love for him.

• He thinks that a new baby will make his family happier and more complete.

• He is unsure about what a new baby means and is seeking to understand it.

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Which piece of textual evidence best supports the theme of facing and overcoming challenges?

• Georgie's contemplation of his size in comparison to his classmates

• Georgie's determination to prove he can do anything despite his stature

• Georgie's interaction with his parents about his school day

• Georgie's thoughts on his favorite television show

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How does Georgie's size affect his interactions with other characters in the first ten chapters?

• It makes him the most popular kid in school.

• It causes others to underestimate him.

• It doesn't affect his interactions at all.

• It makes him excel in sports.

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What can be inferred about Georgie's relationship with his parents in the first ten chapters?

• They are overly strict with him.

• They are supportive but sometimes fail to understand his feelings.

• They are neglectful of his emotional needs.

• They are always attentive to what he wants.

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What inference can be made about Georgie's feelings towards his friend Andy in the first ten chapters?

• Georgie feels competitive with Andy.

• Georgie is indifferent towards Andy.

• Georgie values Andy's friendship deeply.

• Georgie is jealous of Andy's talents.

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