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What is Conor's grandma's attitude towards Conor?
Affectionate and playful
How does Conor's mother feel about Conor's grandma's behavior?
Amused and entertained
How does Conor describe Lily's grandma?
Crinkly and smiley, with white hair
What does Conor's grandma wear?
Tailored trouser suits
What is a distinguishing characteristic of Conor's grandma compared to other grandmas?
Dyes her hair to keep out the grey
What does Conor's grandma do when he brings in the tea?
Thanks him and calls him 'my boy'
Why does Conor feel angry at his grandma?
She hints about sending Conor to a different school
What is the condition of Conor's grandma's house?
Filled with expensive old things you could never touch
Why does Conor end up doing the clean-up after dinner?
Conor's mom is too tired to cook or clean
How does Conor respond when his grandma blocks his escape and wants to talk?
He pushes down on the bin and tells her he has a name, not 'my boy'
What is the main setting of the book?
Juniper, California
What tragedy shakes the young life of Misbah and Toufiq?
An act of violence
What does Noor hide from her wrathful uncle?
Her plan to apply to college
What does Sal scramble to run as his mother's health fails?
The family motel
What is the central theme of the book?
Love and forgiveness
What is the purpose of an advance readers copy?
To provide an uncorrected version of the book for early readers and reviewers
What was Sabaa Tahir's upbringing like?
In California’s Mojave Desert at a family-owned motel
What does Sabaa Tahir enjoy according to the text?
Thunderous indie rock, garish socks, and all things nerd
What is the main series for which Sabaa Tahir is known?
Ember in the Ashes series
What should reviewers indicate if they quote from the advance readers copy?
Their review is based on uncorrected text
Read the passage about Conor's interaction with his grandma and mother as they prepare for tea time. Answer questions to test your comprehension of the story.
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