Battle of the Books 4th 9wks/Day 1

While in China, how did Lina Gao learn the English language?

• From a tutor.
• Watching American TV shows.
• From Lao Lao, her grandmother.
• From her parents.

What kind of water did Lina ask for?

• Sparkling water
• Still water
• Water kind
• Flavored water

What do Millie and her mom do to make extra money?

• Make bath bombs
• Clean apartments
• Teach Americans the Chinese language.
• Work in a supermarket.

Why do the kids at her new school make fun of Lina?

• Because of how she looks.
• Because she is not rich.
• Because they think she has bad English and reads too slow.
• Because she doesn't live in a big house.

What did Lina's dad say about mistakes?

• Don't make them again.
• You are only allowed to make a few.
• Every time you make a mistake, you're learning.
• You have to pay for your mistakes.

What does Dexter keep calling Aven at the support group?

• armless Aven

• crazy Aven

• Jamal

• freak

Where does Aven and her mom take Connor?

• To a Tourette's support group

• to dinner in the mountains

• to the mall

• to school

What did Aven find next to the saguaro cactus while she was searching for tarantulas?

• a llama

• a tarantula

• an old necklace

• a soccer ball

Who did Aven meet when she visited Connor's apartment?

• Connor's mom

• Zion's mom

• Connor's dog

• the Cavanaughs

What is wrong with Connor's apartment?

• it had piles of trash everywhere

• nothing was unpacked from their move

• it was nasty

• it was stinky