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WorksheetsInsignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Chapter 14 and 15
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does Connor notice when he enters Aven’s living room?
Aven’s parents watching TV
A guitar in the corner
A picture of Aven and her parents
A pet llama
Why doesn’t Aven want to play her guitar for Connor?
She doesn’t have time.
She feels shy and unprepared.
The guitar is broken.
She doesn’t like playing anymore.
What game does Connor want to play?
A racing game
A war game
A puzzle game
A board game
Why doesn’t Aven let Connor play the war game?
She doesn’t like war games.
It’s her dad’s game, and she’s not allowed.
The game doesn’t work.
Connor doesn’t know how to play it.
What does Aven learn about Connor’s tics while playing video games?
They go away when he plays.
They get worse when he’s stressed or excited.
They are louder than normal.
They stop him from playing.
How does Aven’s mom react when she meets Connor?
She doesn’t understand his tics.
She’s kind and tries to make him comfortable.
She is surprised and avoids him.
She scolds him for his tics.
What does Connor say is the reason he doesn’t want to stay for dinner?
He’s not hungry.
He spits when he eats.
He has to go home early.
He doesn’t like Aven’s cooking.
What does Aven’s dad wear at the dinner table to make Connor comfortable?
A raincoat
Ski goggles
A chef’s hat
A scarf
Why doesn’t Connor go to movie theaters?
He doesn’t like movies.
People complain about his tics.
The tickets are too expensive.
He prefers watching movies at home.
What did Aven’s parents do before adopting her?
Read about children with disabilities.
Move to Arizona.
Build a new home.
Adopt other children first.
What does “tic” mean in this story?
A bug
An uncontrollable movement or sound
A way to win a game
A clock noise
What does “psych” mean in “psych major”?
Science of the mind
A joke
A school subject about math
A type of music
What does “dehydration” mean?
To be too cold
To not have enough water
To eat too much
To play games
What does “morbid” mean?
Exciting
Dark and serious, often about death
Funny and silly
Bright and cheerful
What does “shed” mean when Aven talks about investigating?
A small building for storage
A place to keep animals
A type of car
A park
