Conor and His Grandma's Tea Time

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What is Conor's grandma's attitude towards Conor?

Controlling and manipulative

Strict and serious

Affectionate and playful (correct)

Detached and indifferent

How does Conor's mother feel about Conor's grandma's behavior?

Annoyed and concerned

Indifferent and detached

Amused and entertained (correct)

Proud and appreciative

How does Conor describe Lily's grandma?

Affectionate and playful, with white hair

Serious and strict, with dyed hair

Detached and indifferent, with crinkly hair

Crinkly and smiley, with white hair (correct)

What does Conor's grandma wear?

Tailored trouser suits Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of Conor's grandma compared to other grandmas?

Dyes her hair to keep out the grey Signup and view all the answers

What does Conor's grandma do when he brings in the tea?

Thanks him and calls him 'my boy' Signup and view all the answers

Why does Conor feel angry at his grandma?

She hints about sending Conor to a different school Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of Conor's grandma's house?

Filled with expensive old things you could never touch Signup and view all the answers

Why does Conor end up doing the clean-up after dinner?

Conor's mom is too tired to cook or clean Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main setting of the book?

Juniper, California Signup and view all the answers

What tragedy shakes the young life of Misbah and Toufiq?

An act of violence Signup and view all the answers

What does Noor hide from her wrathful uncle?

Her plan to apply to college Signup and view all the answers

What does Sal scramble to run as his mother's health fails?

The family motel Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the book?

Love and forgiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an advance readers copy?

To provide an uncorrected version of the book for early readers and reviewers Signup and view all the answers

What was Sabaa Tahir's upbringing like?

In California’s Mojave Desert at a family-owned motel Signup and view all the answers

What does Sabaa Tahir enjoy according to the text?

Thunderous indie rock, garish socks, and all things nerd Signup and view all the answers

What is the main series for which Sabaa Tahir is known?

Ember in the Ashes series Signup and view all the answers

What should reviewers indicate if they quote from the advance readers copy?

Their review is based on uncorrected text Signup and view all the answers