Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

What is the main theme of 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• Overcoming challenges

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Mystery

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Who is the author of 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• Katherine Applegate

• Dusti Bowling

• R.J. Palacio

• Louis Sachar

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What is the name of the main character in 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• Aven Green

• Connor

• Zion

• Emily

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What challenge does Aven face in 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• Moving to a new school

• Living without arms

• Solving a mystery

• Making new friends

In 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus', what is the setting of the story?

• A small town

• A theme park

• A desert

• A school

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What genre does 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus' belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Which character in 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus' has Tourette syndrome?

• Aven

• Connor

• Zion

• Henry

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What is the significance of the title 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• It refers to Aven's small adventures

• It symbolizes resilience

• It highlights the theme of friendship

• It is a metaphor for growth

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Aven's perspective on her disability change throughout 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

• She becomes more self-conscious

• She learns to embrace it

• She ignores it

• She becomes frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1