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WorksheetsCounting By 7s Mid-book Quiz
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Who is the narrator of this story?
Dell
Mai
Willow
Quang
Which item does NOT describe Willow?
likes plants and nature
favorite number is 7
likes learning about medical conditions
very popular at school
What does Willow want to wear the 1st day of middle school?
cheerleading outfit
gardening outfit
jeans and a sweatshirt
basketball jersey
What is Willow's obsession with the number 7?
She wants to be 7 years old again.
She has 7 siblings
She counts by 7s to escape, focus, or calm down.
She won the lottery using 7s.
Why was Willow sent to the Principal's office?
She gets into fights.
She skipped classes.
She refuses to do her schoolwork.
She is accused of cheating on a test because she got a perfect score.
Who is Dell Duke and why does Willow get sent to him?
Counselor--works with behavior kids
Doctor--works with behavior kids
Teacher-works with gifted kids
Social worker-works with orphans
Did Willow tell her parents about her troubles at school?
Yes-feels guilty if she lies
No--embarrassed about cheating
No-deleted voice messages and emails from school
Yes-always tells parents everything
Dell puts kids into "groups." What group did he put Willow in and why?
Loner-doesn't like to talk, hang out with others
adopted group-she is adopted
new group-Genius- perfect score 2nd time on the test
cheater-caught cheating on 2 tests
How does Willow get to Dell's appointment and why?
bus-wants to visit with Mai before her appointment.
calls a taxi--wants to visit with Mai before her appointment
Mom takes her-mom sits in the appointment with her
a school bus drops her off-school counselor
What did Willow do to impress Mai?
learned 85 Vietnamese words/phrases
admitted to cheating on the tests
learned 85 words/phrases in Spanish
started to dress like Mai
How did Willow end up living with Mai's family?
No living family--said they were long-time family friends.
Mai's family takes in foster kids all the time.
Mai snuck her out of her house when the police were busy.
Willow was taken to foster home but she ran away.
What is Mai's living situation like?
They live in a nice but small house.
They live in a big apartment above the nail salon.
They live in a garage and shower and use bathroom in mom's nail salon.
They live with 10 other people.
Why did Willow get stitches?
She fell walking home from school.
She hit her head and passed out when seeing the accident in the newspaper.
She was also in a car accident with her dad and got hurt.
She cut herself helping to make supper.
Where does Willow hide out instead of going to school?
at Mai's house
at Dell's house
a quiet corner in the public library
at the park
What angers Willow at her parents' funeral?
They didn't sing her parents' favorite song.
They released balloons that can harm animals.
They picked out bad-smelling flowers.
Not many people attended.
Where did Patty tell social services that they were living?
at Dell's house
in their small garage apartment
they gave them an empty lot address
They gave them a made up address.
What is Dell's place like?
very big and neat
small but neat
extremely messy--they had to clear it out, clean it, and get furniture
it was fine
Where does the book start?
In school
At an ice cream shop
In a garden
In Willow's house
What was Quang-ha doing when Willow came to her counsling session?
Eating
Talking to Dell Duke
Coloring
Watching TV
Who is Quang-ha's sister
Mai
Willow
Krystal
He doesn't have one
Why was Willow accused of cheating?
Somebody snitched on her
She was the only one in the state to get 100%
She said she did
The principal just made it up
Who was waiting for Willow when she came home in chapter 1?
Her parents
Her dog
Dell Duke
The police
What are the four categories Dell Duke has for The Strange?
Troubled, Lonely, Uneducated, and Mental
Misfits, Oddballs, Lone Wolves, and Weirdos
Silent, Talkative, Sleepy, and Wackos
Clueless, Geeks, Jocks, and Bikers
What did Dell Duke do with Willow at their first meeting?
Hypnotize her
Integrate her and give her a lie detector test
Give her detention for cheating
Play a word game
How does Cheddar play an important role in the story?
He acts as a reason for Quang-ha, Mai, and Willow to get closer as a group.
He shows that Dell Duke can care about something.
He becomes Willow's new pet to take care of.
He becomes the new school mascot.
How does this quote support why Mai wants to help Willow? "She moved closer and she saw that the book was from the Bakersfield public library and it was called Understanding Vietnamese Customs and Traditions. And that was when Mai knew that Willow was coming with her."
Mai understands that Willow will do anything she can to be a good friend.
Mai is impressed with Willow's intelligence.
Mai enjoys the interesting things she finds around Willow's room.
Mai knows she will get Willow to help her with her homework.
At the beginning of the story, Mai yells at Dell: "Don't raise your voice at us! He did nothing wrong. If my brother wants to finish the picture, HE'LL FINISH THE PICTURE!" What does this best show?
Mai has a short temper and is ready to argue.
Mai is fiercely protective of her brother.
Mai doesn't trust Dell to talk to her brother.
Mai understands Dell has shortcomings.
What did Jairo think of Willow?
That she was a spy
That she was a trouble maker
That she was running away from home
That she was a nice kid
What was Dell worried about after they found out that Willow's parents had died?
Willow's safety and happiness
That he would get in trouble
Getting Mai and Quang-Ha home to their mom
He wanted to adopt Willow
Why did Pattie Nguyen agree to take Willow home?
She was very close friends with Willow's parents
Dell Duke convinced her
She wanted someone to take care of her plants
She saw grief in Willow's eyes
What does the repetition of "no no no no" show the reader?
Willow is stubborn and will not listen to others
Willow's emotional distress from learning of her parents' death
Dell Duke is unhappy in his job
Willow does not get along with Mai
Before Willow's parents had their car accident, what important plot twist was revealed?
Willow has been lying about going to counseling.
Willow's mom was diagnosed with a tumor.
Willow's dad had lost his job.
Willow would have to transfer schools.
How does Jairo view Willow?
An annoying taxi passenger.
A weirdly curious girl.
A new friend, even if she's a kid.
An inspiration to change his life.
Where did Willow slice her face open?
Esophagus
Glabella
Syncope
Dysphagia
Which of the following is NOT one of Willow's obsessions?
Plants
Animals
Medical Conditions
The Number 7
Who is the protagonist, or main character, of Counting by 7's?
Dell Duke
Roberta Chance
Willow Chance
Jimmy Chance
What is the setting of Counting by 7s?
Indiana
Ohio
Long Island, New York
California
What is Willow labeled as?
Lowly Gifted
Highly Gifted
Gifted
Learning Disabled
What category does Dell place Willow in?
FREAK
WEIRD
LONER
GENIUS
Willow's silence during their first meeting is causing Dell Duke to feel
uncomfortable
nervous
agitated
all of the above
How do Willow's parents feel about her meeting with Dell Duke?
They are upset with her.
They are angry with her.
They are unaware.
They are happy for her.
Why does Willow decide she will go back to see Dell Duke?
She likes him.
She will get in trouble if she doesn't.
She believes he needs her.
She has no choice.
What is Willow's obsession with the number 7?
She wants to be 7 years old again.
She has 7 siblings
She counts by 7s to escape, focus, or calm down.
She won the lottery using 7s.
Willow finally feels like she "belongs." Who does she become friends with?
Pattie
Jairo
Dell
Mai
How does Willow get to Dell's appointment and why?
bus-wants to visit with Mai before her appointment.
calls a taxi--wants to visit with Mai before her appointment
Mom takes her-mom sits in the appointment with her
a school bus drops her off-school counselor
What did Willow do to impress Mai?
learned 85 Vietnamese words/phrases
admitted to cheating on the tests
learned 85 words/phrases in Spanish
started to dress like Mai
How did Willow end up living with Mai's family?
No living family--said they were long-time family friends.
Mai's family takes in foster kids all the time.
Mai snuck her out of her house when the police were busy.
Willow was taken to foster home but she ran away.
What is Mai's living situation like?
They live in a nice but small house.
They live in a big apartment above the nail salon.
They live in a garage and shower and use bathroom in mom's nail salon.
They live with 10 other people.
Why did Willow get stitches?
She fell walking home from school.
She hit her head and passed out when seeing the accident in the newspaper.
She was also in a car accident with her dad and got hurt.
She cut herself helping to make supper.
What did Willow tell Jairo, cab driver, to do?
get a nose job
go back to school
get his bad cough looked at
get his mole on his neck looked at
Where does Willow hide out instead of going to school?
at Mai's house
at Dell's house
a quiet corner in the public library
at the park
What angers Willow at her parents' funeral?
They didn't sing her parents' favorite song.
They released balloons that can harm animals.
They picked out bad-smelling flowers.
Not many people attended.
Where did Patty tell social services that they were living?
at Dell's house
in their small garage apartment
they gave them an empty lot address
They gave them a made up address.
What is Dell's place like?
very big and neat
small but neat
extremely messy--they had to clear it out, clean it, and get furniture
it was fine
What is Willow's favorite number?
(a)
The Inuit are one of the ____________ peoples of North America.
deleterious
indigenous
duplicitous
Addy took half an hour to explain the ____________ rules of the board game.
deleterious
indigenous
elaborate
Recognizing the worthiness of something or someone.
validation
obliterated
nobility
Made a guess about something without proof.
validation
provocation
theorized
Real _________ requires the ability to be honest with yourself.
eradication
introspection
transient
basic, essential
fundamental
imperceptible
profusely
Why is Willow’s grandmother unable to care for her when her parents die?
She has cancer.
She is not in her right mind.
She is dead.
Why is the home visit to Dell’s apartment in Chapter 32 a huge problem?
Dell’s apartment is a complete mess.
Quang-ha trashes the whole place.
Pattie doesn’t know where he lives.
