Counting by 7s

Who is the main character in "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan?

• Mai Nguyen

• Willow Chance

• Dell Duke

• Quang-ha Nguyen

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What is Willow Chance especially interested in?

• Playing sports

• Gardening and medical conditions

• Drawing cartoons

• Cooking

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Where does much of the story take place?

• A hospital

• Willow’s home and Dell Duke’s office

• A school gym

• A library

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Which character becomes a mentor figure to Willow after her parents die?

• Mai Nguyen

• Dell Duke

• Quang-ha Nguyen

• Jairo Hernandez

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What is the main theme of "Counting by 7s"?

• The importance of winning

• Overcoming loss and finding family in unexpected places

• The dangers of technology

• The value of money

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How does Willow’s relationship with Mai change throughout the book?

• They become enemies

• They become close friends and support each other

• They ignore each other

• They compete in a contest

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Which setting best describes where Willow feels most comfortable?

• The school cafeteria

• Her garden

• The principal’s office

• The city park

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What mood is created when Willow learns about her parents’ accident?

• Joyful and lighthearted

• Sad and somber

• Excited and energetic

• Angry and frustrated

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Which character has the most power over Willow’s life after her parents’ death?

• Quang-ha Nguyen

• Dell Duke

• Mai Nguyen

• Jairo Hernandez

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How does Dell Duke’s attitude toward Willow change from the beginning to the end of the book? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

• He remains uninterested in her throughout.

• He becomes more caring and supportive as he gets to know her.

• He becomes more strict and distant.

• He tries to avoid her more as the story progresses.

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