Blended (Draper) Review Chapters 1-32

1. What is Isabella’s primary artistic passion from an early age?

• Painting
• Singing
• Playing the piano
• Acting in plays

2. What major family change happens for Isabella at the beginning of the book?

• Her parents get a divorce
• She moves to a new school
• She inherits a large sum of money
• She must care for a younger sibling

3. Which weekly routine most defines Isabella’s life after her parents split up?

• She changes music teachers weekly
• She goes on a weekend trip every Saturday
• She alternates living at Mom’s and Dad’s houses
• She visits her grandmother out of state every Sunday

4. How does Isabella describe her racial background throughout the story?

• She is proud to be a mix of Black and White
• She is unsure because she speaks another language
• She claims only to be White
• She claims only to be Black

5. What small incident intensifies the arguments between Mom and Dad when Isabella is younger?

• A spilled pitcher of Kool-Aid
• A lost notebook
• A forgotten dance recital
• A broken guitar

6. Which item do Mom and Dad argue about that makes Isabella feel especially guilty?

• New sneakers
• A silver locket
• A lost necklace
• An expensive phone plan

7. How does Isabella feel about living in two separate households?

• It excites her to have two different rooms
• She finds it stressful and confusing
• She enjoys switching families every week
• She ignores any negativity about it

8. Who is John Mark in Isabella’s life?

• Mom’s coworker at the mall
• Mom’s serious boyfriend
• Dad’s best friend
• A traveling music teacher

9. Why does Isabella look forward to Pianopalooza?

• It’s a chance to sing karaoke
• It’s her big piano performance
• She wants to showcase her new violin piece
• She volunteers backstage only

10. What does Heather often bring for lunch that she and Isabella share?

• Homemade pasta salad
• Fruit parfaits
• Chips or snack foods
• Homemade cookies