Excerpt from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

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

• Friendship and acceptance

• Adventure and mystery

• Science and technology

• War and peace

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• Aven Green

• Connor Bradley

• Zion Miller

• Emily Smith

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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

• Living without arms

• Moving to a new city

• Losing a family member

• Starting a new school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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

• Young Adult Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus', what is Aven's unique talent?

• Playing the guitar with her feet

• Painting with her mouth

• Writing poetry

• Dancing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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

• A theme park in Arizona

• A beach in California

• A farm in Texas

• A city in New York

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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 confident and accepting of herself

• She becomes more self-conscious

• She decides to hide her disability

• She becomes angry and resentful

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

• It reflects Aven's journey and growth

• It describes the setting of the story

• It refers to a specific event in the book

• It is a metaphor for friendship

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character in 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus' helps Aven feel more accepted?

• Connor

• Zion

• Emily

• Jake

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6