WorksheetsA Mango Shaped Space- Chpts 11-13
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
At the beginning of Chapter 11, what did Mia realize that surprised her, yet it didn't have the effect on her she thought it would?
She wakes up and can't see colors anymore.
She figures out she can now multiply numbers in her head and she couldn't a few weeks ago.
Her family is getting along and that is unusual.
Mango has lost his orange/yellow glow
What does Mia say that shows she is so obsessed with acupuncture that she wants to do something immoral to ensure she can keep going?
I am going to tell my mom I'm at the library with Beth.
She sees Roger limping and says, I might have to kick him so he'll keep needing acupuncture. That way she can go with him.
She is planning to steal money from her parents.
She is blackmailing her siblings to get acupuncture money.
What yearly event are Mia and her family going to that is held at her former elementary school?
The Community Parade
Annual Holiday Food Drive
Homecoming
School Play
Mia says, "my mother makes us scarf down our food in four minutes, reinforcing the definition of fast food." What does the word scarf mean in the context used?
Taking care to eat
To eat or drink something hungrily
To eat every morsel/piece and not waste any
Save for later
What text detail from Chpt 11 gives the reader the impression that Mia's family doesn't eat out or do fast food often?
Mom stuck a note on the front door to tell them they were going to McDonald's.
Zach says, "another hamburger for the scoreboard. It's been too long."
Mia sees the golden arches of McDonald's come into view.
Mom orders pizza only once a month for them.
What happens to Mia while she is packing boxes for the less fortunate during the food drive?
She drops a can on her foot.
She sees Billy and his mother that evening, and she tries to talk to Billy's mother about his synesthesia, but the mother dismisses her.
She sees Roger and his family there.
She refuses to help and gets in trouble for being selfish.
Who is Old Mike and what is his interaction with Mia?
He is the owner of the local country store and he sells Mia and Jenna balloons, streamers, and candy for a party.
He is a fellow synesthete she meets on the website.
He is Mia's neighbor who looks out for her.
He is the supervisor at the food drive and he gives the young people directions.
After school Mia comes home and goes onto the Synesthesia website, what does she discover?
An email from Aaron
She no longer has access.
They have added new
An article entitled "How I Got over My Fear of French."
How does Mia describe her experience at the acupuncturist?
She didn't want to go back, she was too uncomfortable.
She loves the experience. She says, "I'm magic again!"
She is anxious and still waiting for her appointment.
She is apprehensive and afraid of what might happen.
What do Beth, Mia, and Zach band together at dinner to do?
Help clean up the kitchen.
Protest the millions of turkeys and chickens being killed yearly and declare they want a "meatless" Thanksgiving.
Surprise mom with fixing dinner.
Invite Jenna and her dad over for dinner.
Mia is so caught up in the after-effects of the acupuncture session that when she gets to school she has a rude awakening. What does she discover and what is her response?
She forgot the painting for the project home and calls to ask her dad to bring it to school for her.
She learns Kimberly was the one who told everyone about her synesthesia and confronts her.
She can multiply now in her head and gets an A on her Math test.
She only sees two colors; so she makes a phone call to Jerry to ask about it.
Why is Mia pacing in the girl's bathroom frantically and killing time by reading gossip on the bathroom walls?
She skipped the assembly and is hiding out.
She was overwhelmed by the loud music of the band during the assembly and ran to the bathroom.
She is stalling there waiting for her dad to drop off the painting.
The bathroom is full and she is waiting her turn.
How did Mia explain her painting to the class during their presentation?
I painted the slave ship lost at sea to show that the souls of the Ibo are still not at rest.
I used watercolor paint because it can wash away easily, just like the memory of the Ibo revolt unless we keep studying it."
Both answers are correct.
Roger has begun to see a pattern in Mia's procrastination, and lack of work ethic. What does he say to Mia that reveals this?
Where did you run off to this morning?
You left it at home, didn't you? (referring to the painting)
Very funny
Where is your part of the project?
Mia and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving, why are they experiencing a level of sadness in their home?
Mia is sick and not feeling well after going to acupuncture.
This is the second Thanksgiving since Grandpa has died and it was his favorite holiday.
They are upset that they are having tofu for Thanksgiving
Jenna and Mia are not friends anymore and Jenna used to spend the holiday with Mia's family.
Where is the setting at the beginning of Chapter 13, and how does the plot unfold?
Mia and her parents arrive at the University House for the weekend meeting and all the synesthetes present are in a room formally introducing themselves.
The are at the cemetery putting pumpkins on grandpa's gravesite since it was his favorite holiday.
They are at the supermarket.
They are in the living room and Beth is showing them yoga poses.
What catches Mia off guard and surprises her when Adam formally introduces himself to her?
He says, "charmed, Miss Winchell."
He grabs Mia's hand and kisses it.
Adam is taller than she thought he would be.
He uses a pretend grown up voice
Mia's mother has witnessed something happen with Mia and in reply she snaps, and drags her away by her sleeve. What does Mrs. Winchell witness?
The other synesthetes talking about their experiences like it's their superpowers and she is alarmed by this.
Mia and Adam are seen kissing.
Adam is touching Mia's face and mom saw and thought he was hitting her.
Mia is crying because she feels left out.
Mango has taken ill and has to be rushed to the vet. What does the vet do when they get there?
They never make it to the vet because the storm has caused flooding and they can't get there in time even in the helicopter.
The vet gives Mango some medicine to feel better.
Mango is not ill, he is fine.
They have to stay in the waiting room for 2 hours.
What is the mood at the end of Chapter 13?
Happy- Mia got her first kiss.
Agonizing- Mango has just died in Mia's arms.
Calm- Mia and Mango are curled up in bed sleeping.
Chaotic- the storm has caused massive flooding.
