Questions and Answers
What does Brandon's family consist of in Chapter 1?
Brandon has a sister named Katie, a mother, and a father.
What is Brandon's reaction when his parents leave him in Chapter 2?
Brandon is still mad.
What car do Brandon and Jake plan to use to go to the white pizza place in Chapter 3?
Brandon's Dad's Blue, 1956 T-Bird.
How do the kids at school react to Brandon and his car in Chapter 4?
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What happens when Jamie asks Brandon to go to a restaurant after school in Chapter 4?
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What does Brandon's grandmother give him in Chapter 5?
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How much does it cost to repair the car at the repair shop in Chapter 6?
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What creative solution does Brandon come up with to fix the scratches on the T-Bird in Chapter 7?
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What does Brandon do that causes another scratch on the car in Chapter 8?
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What time do Brandon and Jamie arrive home from the party in Chapter 9?
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What happens when Brandon gets home late in Chapter 10?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Brandon lives with his parents and sister, Katie.
- His parents go on vacation, leaving him with his grandmother.
- Strict rules are imposed on Brandon, limiting his movements to school.
Chapter 2
- Brandon is upset with his parents for leaving him behind.
- He is restricted from using the family car.
- Brandon communicates with his friend Jake, who proposes a plan involving Jake's dad's car.
Chapter 3
- Jake calls Brandon with a new idea; it's typically not well thought out.
- He suggests visiting a white pizza place by using Brandon's father's blue 1956 T-Bird.
Chapter 4
- Brandon drives the T-Bird, attracting attention from an attractive girl named Jamie.
- At school, students admire his car, calling it "magnificent" and complimenting Brandon, making him feel popular.
Chapter 4 Continued
- Jamie approaches Brandon instead of Jake, inviting him to dinner.
- Brandon accepts, infuriating Jake.
- During their outing, Jamie spills ketchup in the T-Bird, leading to a mess.
Chapter 5
- Brandon seeks help from Jake but receives no response.
- He asks his grandmother for vinegar to clean the ketchup, falsely claiming it's for a science project.
- The vinegar worsens the smell in the car, prompting a trip to the repair shop with a bill of $300.
Chapter 6
- Brandon gets a text from Jamie to meet at a café.
- He desires to kiss her but refrains, leading to an accident where his car hits another vehicle.
- This incident requires another visit to the repair shop.
Chapter 7
- The repair shop quotes Brandon $600 for the car repairs.
- He finds a cheaper option at another shop costing $250.
- To cover scratches, he buys Sharpies from Walmart to color over the damage.
Chapter 8
- On Friday, Brandon and Jamie visit a restaurant while Brandon lies to his grandmother about attending a party.
- Brandon's grandmother unexpectedly shows up at the restaurant, but they avoid her.
- In the process, Brandon locks himself out, adding another scratch to the car.
Chapter 9
- Brandon and Jamie get invited to a party, returning home late at 1:30 AM instead of midnight.
- The party features many popular guests, and Jamie drives them home, capturing a special photo together.
Chapter 10
- Brandon arrives home late; his parents inform him they will return the next day.
- His father notices the car damage but remains silent initially.
- After receiving a repair bill, his parents express anger towards Brandon for the car's condition.
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This quiz covers key points from the chapters of 'El Nuevo Houdini'. It provides a summary of Brandon's family dynamics and the restrictions placed upon him as his parents leave for vacation. Perfect for reviewing the main events and character relationships in the story.
