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True or false: The narrator's papi has been taken?
True or false: The narrator's papi has been taken?
True
True or false: Esteban's voice fills the room with a clear and loud sound?
True or false: Esteban's voice fills the room with a clear and loud sound?
False
True or false: The Ailanthus tree is also known as the Tree of Heaven?
True or false: The Ailanthus tree is also known as the Tree of Heaven?
True
True or false: The main character in 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is named Francie?
True or false: The main character in 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is named Francie?
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Is the narrator of the story named Haley?
Is the narrator of the story named Haley?
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The ARTT room is introduced as a traditional classroom for eight special kids
The ARTT room is introduced as a traditional classroom for eight special kids
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Esteban reveals that his father is missing, causing shock and concern in the class
Esteban reveals that his father is missing, causing shock and concern in the class
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The story captures the theme of despair instead of resilience
The story captures the theme of despair instead of resilience
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students
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The narrative is set against the backdrop of sunny weather
The narrative is set against the backdrop of sunny weather
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The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss
The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss
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Haley expresses her deep attachment to her uncle and the ARTT room
Haley expresses her deep attachment to her uncle and the ARTT room
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The story captures the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher, Ms. Laverne
The story captures the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher, Ms. Laverne
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The narrator reflects on her upcoming eighth grade and the absence of her friends
The narrator reflects on her upcoming eighth grade and the absence of her friends
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
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The narrative shifts to the last week of August
The narrative shifts to the last week of August
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True or false: Laverne comforts Esteban about his father's situation
True or false: Laverne comforts Esteban about his father's situation
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True or false: The narrator recalls a traumatic childhood memory involving their mother's arrest
True or false: The narrator recalls a traumatic childhood memory involving their mother's arrest
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True or false: The narrator empathizes with Esteban's fear and reaches out to him
True or false: The narrator empathizes with Esteban's fear and reaches out to him
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True or false: The class is asked to put down their pencils and follow Laverne
True or false: The class is asked to put down their pencils and follow Laverne
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True or false: Esteban expresses fear that he and his siblings may be taken away
True or false: Esteban expresses fear that he and his siblings may be taken away
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True or false: The narrator reflects on their own father's absence due to imprisonment
True or false: The narrator reflects on their own father's absence due to imprisonment
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True or false: The students wear unique tights as part of their school uniform
True or false: The students wear unique tights as part of their school uniform
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True or false: Amari's physical appearance is described in detail
True or false: Amari's physical appearance is described in detail
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True or false: Holly teases Amari, leading to a reprimand from Ms. Laverne
True or false: Holly teases Amari, leading to a reprimand from Ms. Laverne
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True or false: The class is led out of the classroom for an undisclosed reason
True or false: The class is led out of the classroom for an undisclosed reason
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True or false: A photo is taken of the students, capturing their youthful innocence
True or false: A photo is taken of the students, capturing their youthful innocence
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True or false: The students follow Laverne down the hall, contemplating their future
True or false: The students follow Laverne down the hall, contemplating their future
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True or false: The A-R-T-T room was previously an art room for students to draw in?
True or false: The A-R-T-T room was previously an art room for students to draw in?
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True or false: Ms. Laverne allows the students to use their phones during the weekly one-hour session in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: Ms. Laverne allows the students to use their phones during the weekly one-hour session in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: The students were initially eager and fully supportive of the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: The students were initially eager and fully supportive of the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: One student expresses skepticism about the depth of the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: One student expresses skepticism about the depth of the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: Ms. Laverne encourages the students to fear the unfamiliar in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: Ms. Laverne encourages the students to fear the unfamiliar in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: All the students express resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: All the students express resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: Ms. Laverne allows the students to draw in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: Ms. Laverne allows the students to draw in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: Ms. Laverne emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: Ms. Laverne emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: The text provides insight into the individual personalities and interactions of the students in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: The text provides insight into the individual personalities and interactions of the students in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: The A-R-T-T room is a place where Ms. Laverne restricts the students' freedom of speech?
True or false: The A-R-T-T room is a place where Ms. Laverne restricts the students' freedom of speech?
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True or false: The students in the A-R-T-T room discuss the possibility of painting as well as drawing?
True or false: The students in the A-R-T-T room discuss the possibility of painting as well as drawing?
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True or false: The A-R-T-T room allows the students to express their unique characteristics and behaviors?
True or false: The A-R-T-T room allows the students to express their unique characteristics and behaviors?
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True or false: The protagonist is conflicted about her father being in prison and not being able to help her friend, Esteban?
True or false: The protagonist is conflicted about her father being in prison and not being able to help her friend, Esteban?
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True or false: The group of friends is left alone in the ARTT room, with Ms. Laverne's encouragement that they can do it?
True or false: The group of friends is left alone in the ARTT room, with Ms. Laverne's encouragement that they can do it?
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True or false: The friends' innocence is highlighted as they still believe in happy endings and have not fully grasped the complexities of life's endings and beginnings?
True or false: The friends' innocence is highlighted as they still believe in happy endings and have not fully grasped the complexities of life's endings and beginnings?
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True or false: The protagonist shares the routine of visiting her father in prison with her uncle and a disappointing experience where her father refused to see them?
True or false: The protagonist shares the routine of visiting her father in prison with her uncle and a disappointing experience where her father refused to see them?
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True or false: The protagonist contemplates the idea of mental rooms and decides to lock away the memory of waiting for her father during the prison visit?
True or false: The protagonist contemplates the idea of mental rooms and decides to lock away the memory of waiting for her father during the prison visit?
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True or false: The protagonist expresses her anger and confusion about her father's choice to remain in a cell instead of being with his family?
True or false: The protagonist expresses her anger and confusion about her father's choice to remain in a cell instead of being with his family?
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True or false: The story her uncle tells her about the kids getting lost in the forest and finding a happy ending resonates with the protagonist's desire for her father to come home?
True or false: The story her uncle tells her about the kids getting lost in the forest and finding a happy ending resonates with the protagonist's desire for her father to come home?
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True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her?
True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends?
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True or false: Holly expresses her frustration about unfairness and the potential of being tested, to which the protagonist reassures her about free time?
True or false: Holly expresses her frustration about unfairness and the potential of being tested, to which the protagonist reassures her about free time?
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True or false: The group's seating arrangement reflects the dynamics between the boys and girls, with Esteban sitting next to the protagonist, showing signs of distress?
True or false: The group's seating arrangement reflects the dynamics between the boys and girls, with Esteban sitting next to the protagonist, showing signs of distress?
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True or false: The protagonist ponders the concept of entering different rooms and the transitions from the Familiar to the Unfamiliar?
True or false: The protagonist ponders the concept of entering different rooms and the transitions from the Familiar to the Unfamiliar?
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True or false: The narrator's family came to America for the dream of a better life?
True or false: The narrator's family came to America for the dream of a better life?
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True or false: The narrator compares her family to a puzzle missing a piece, symbolizing the absence of her father?
True or false: The narrator compares her family to a puzzle missing a piece, symbolizing the absence of her father?
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True or false: The narrator reassures Esteban that the recorder has enough memory to capture the whole story, including the part he didn't want to say?
True or false: The narrator reassures Esteban that the recorder has enough memory to capture the whole story, including the part he didn't want to say?
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True or false: The narrator reflects on the smell of soap and cinnamon candy when hugging Esteban?
True or false: The narrator reflects on the smell of soap and cinnamon candy when hugging Esteban?
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Amari's dad warns him about the limitations and dangers of being a fifth grader, including playing with toy guns
Amari's dad warns him about the limitations and dangers of being a fifth grader, including playing with toy guns
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The group acknowledges the racial injustice and unfair treatment faced by the boy and his family
The group acknowledges the racial injustice and unfair treatment faced by the boy and his family
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Amari expresses resentment towards Ashton, acknowledging the privilege Ashton has to play with toy guns without fear
Amari expresses resentment towards Ashton, acknowledging the privilege Ashton has to play with toy guns without fear
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The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
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Amari reflects on the tragic death of a boy who was shot by the police for playing with a toy gun
Amari reflects on the tragic death of a boy who was shot by the police for playing with a toy gun
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The group reminisces about the joy of playing with toy guns and the fun of water-gun fights
The group reminisces about the joy of playing with toy guns and the fun of water-gun fights
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The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
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Amari and Ashton discuss the unequal treatment and fear that Amari feels as a boy due to the tragic incident
Amari and Ashton discuss the unequal treatment and fear that Amari feels as a boy due to the tragic incident
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The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends
The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends
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The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss
The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss
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The narrative is set against the backdrop of sunny weather
The narrative is set against the backdrop of sunny weather
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students
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True or false: The protagonist's father expresses regret for not showing up and a desire to be there for her in the future?
True or false: The protagonist's father expresses regret for not showing up and a desire to be there for her in the future?
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True or false: The protagonist treasures the letter from her father and acknowledges his effort in writing it while being incarcerated?
True or false: The protagonist treasures the letter from her father and acknowledges his effort in writing it while being incarcerated?
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True or false: The disruption in the story occurs when the students are taken to the art room, breaking their familiar routines?
True or false: The disruption in the story occurs when the students are taken to the art room, breaking their familiar routines?
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True or false: The classmates rearrange their desks to form a circle around Esteban, symbolizing their support and unity?
True or false: The classmates rearrange their desks to form a circle around Esteban, symbolizing their support and unity?
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True or false: Amari uses a recorder to share his thoughts and raps, envisioning the recording being played 20 years later?
True or false: Amari uses a recorder to share his thoughts and raps, envisioning the recording being played 20 years later?
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True or false: The narrative highlights the theme of growing up in the face of adversity and the importance of support and unity among friends?
True or false: The narrative highlights the theme of growing up in the face of adversity and the importance of support and unity among friends?
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True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on her experiences with her father and her feelings of love and forgiveness towards him despite his absence?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on her experiences with her father and her feelings of love and forgiveness towards him despite his absence?
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True or false: The classmates bond over Halloween candy in the art room, showcasing their camaraderie and humor?
True or false: The classmates bond over Halloween candy in the art room, showcasing their camaraderie and humor?
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True or false: The protagonist contemplates the impact of her memories on her freedom and navigates the familiar routines and surroundings in her life?
True or false: The protagonist contemplates the impact of her memories on her freedom and navigates the familiar routines and surroundings in her life?
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True or false: The protagonist's father refused to see her during a disappointing experience when she visited him in prison with her uncle?
True or false: The protagonist's father refused to see her during a disappointing experience when she visited him in prison with her uncle?
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True or false: The protagonist shares the routine of visiting her father in prison with her uncle?
True or false: The protagonist shares the routine of visiting her father in prison with her uncle?
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True or false: The group of friends makes a promise to reunite in 20 years and listen to recordings of themselves?
True or false: The group of friends makes a promise to reunite in 20 years and listen to recordings of themselves?
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True or false: The text captures the dynamics and interactions of the group of friends and highlights Amari's confidence in his future?
True or false: The text captures the dynamics and interactions of the group of friends and highlights Amari's confidence in his future?
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True or false: Amari shares a personal story about his father's unusual behavior and expresses a desire for things to stay the same?
True or false: Amari shares a personal story about his father's unusual behavior and expresses a desire for things to stay the same?
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True or false: The group engages in light-hearted teasing and joking with each other throughout the text?
True or false: The group engages in light-hearted teasing and joking with each other throughout the text?
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True or false: The group reflects on how things change quickly from year to year, capturing the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher?
True or false: The group reflects on how things change quickly from year to year, capturing the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher?
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True or false: Amari's speech highlights his uncertainty and lack of self-assuredness about the future?
True or false: Amari's speech highlights his uncertainty and lack of self-assuredness about the future?
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True or false: The text captures the group's dynamics and Amari's confusion about his mother's weekend routine?
True or false: The text captures the group's dynamics and Amari's confusion about his mother's weekend routine?
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True or false: The group discusses the meanings of their names and shares lighthearted banter, showing their innocence and belief in happy endings?
True or false: The group discusses the meanings of their names and shares lighthearted banter, showing their innocence and belief in happy endings?
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True or false: Amari shares his mother's weekly routine and expresses bewilderment over it, highlighting the carefree portrayal of friendship and loss?
True or false: Amari shares his mother's weekly routine and expresses bewilderment over it, highlighting the carefree portrayal of friendship and loss?
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True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of meeting back in 20 years in their ARTT room, showing their resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of meeting back in 20 years in their ARTT room, showing their resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: The text captures the group's dynamics and interactions, showcasing the individual personalities and behaviors of the students in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: The text captures the group's dynamics and interactions, showcasing the individual personalities and behaviors of the students in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: The group reflects on how things change quickly from year to year, capturing the theme of despair instead of resilience?
True or false: The group reflects on how things change quickly from year to year, capturing the theme of despair instead of resilience?
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Esteban's father was taken to a Florida jail without having committed a crime
Esteban's father was taken to a Florida jail without having committed a crime
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Amari expresses frustration with the lack of freedom in America, citing rules and limitations imposed on children and adults
Amari expresses frustration with the lack of freedom in America, citing rules and limitations imposed on children and adults
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Amari draws colorful guns and responds defensively when questioned about his choice of subject matter
Amari draws colorful guns and responds defensively when questioned about his choice of subject matter
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The narrator receives a letter from their father in prison, prompting them to reflect on their memories of him and the impact of his absence
The narrator receives a letter from their father in prison, prompting them to reflect on their memories of him and the impact of his absence
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The letter from the narrator's father carries the distinct smell of prison, evoking a sense of emptiness and longing for his presence
The letter from the narrator's father carries the distinct smell of prison, evoking a sense of emptiness and longing for his presence
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The narrator experiences a sense of quiet and emptiness in the house, highlighting the impact of their father's absence
The narrator experiences a sense of quiet and emptiness in the house, highlighting the impact of their father's absence
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The text provides a nuanced exploration of freedom, absence, and longing in the lives of the characters
The text provides a nuanced exploration of freedom, absence, and longing in the lives of the characters
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The characters' experiences and reflections shed light on the complexities of personal and societal freedom
The characters' experiences and reflections shed light on the complexities of personal and societal freedom
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Amari makes a cryptic and slightly threatening remark to Holly, leaving her speechless
Amari makes a cryptic and slightly threatening remark to Holly, leaving her speechless
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The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends
The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
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The Ailanthus tree is also known as the Tree of Heaven?
The Ailanthus tree is also known as the Tree of Heaven?
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True or false: Amari's father warned him about the dangers of playing with toy guns, highlighting the limitations and dangers of being a fifth grader?
True or false: Amari's father warned him about the dangers of playing with toy guns, highlighting the limitations and dangers of being a fifth grader?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the impact of a traumatic childhood memory involving their mother's arrest?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on the impact of a traumatic childhood memory involving their mother's arrest?
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True or false: The group discusses the unequal treatment and fear that Amari feels as a boy due to a tragic incident involving a toy gun?
True or false: The group discusses the unequal treatment and fear that Amari feels as a boy due to a tragic incident involving a toy gun?
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True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Holly expressed her frustration about unfairness and the potential of being tested, to which the protagonist reassured her about free time?
True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Holly expressed her frustration about unfairness and the potential of being tested, to which the protagonist reassured her about free time?
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Amari expresses frustration about the racial disparity in being able to play with toy guns without fear
Amari expresses frustration about the racial disparity in being able to play with toy guns without fear
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The text shifts to a passage titled 'The Familiar,' describing the connection to the land for Lenape people
The text shifts to a passage titled 'The Familiar,' describing the connection to the land for Lenape people
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The passage details the deep knowledge and connection to the environment, including animals and healing properties of nature
The passage details the deep knowledge and connection to the environment, including animals and healing properties of nature
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Amari, Ashton, and their friends discuss the impact of a boy's death and the racial injustice they face
Amari, Ashton, and their friends discuss the impact of a boy's death and the racial injustice they face
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The friends reminisce about their playful times with Nerf guns and express how unfair it is that Amari can no longer play with them
The friends reminisce about their playful times with Nerf guns and express how unfair it is that Amari can no longer play with them
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The group discusses instances of racial profiling and police brutality against black and Puerto Rican individuals
The group discusses instances of racial profiling and police brutality against black and Puerto Rican individuals
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Amari leaves abruptly after a tense conversation with Ashton, highlighting the strain in their friendship due to racial injustice
Amari leaves abruptly after a tense conversation with Ashton, highlighting the strain in their friendship due to racial injustice
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The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
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The narrative shifts to the last week of August
The narrative shifts to the last week of August
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The narrative is set against the backdrop of rainy weather
The narrative is set against the backdrop of rainy weather
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The group reminisces about the joy of playing with toy guns and the fun of water-gun fights
The group reminisces about the joy of playing with toy guns and the fun of water-gun fights
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students
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The text 'Friendship and Acceptance' highlights the impact of acceptance and friendship in overcoming challenges.
The text 'Friendship and Acceptance' highlights the impact of acceptance and friendship in overcoming challenges.
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Holly knits every December to remember her late grandmother who taught her to knit.
Holly knits every December to remember her late grandmother who taught her to knit.
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Ashton wants to be recorded because he's unsure of how he wants to be remembered.
Ashton wants to be recorded because he's unsure of how he wants to be remembered.
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Amari and Ashton have a conversation about racism and the impact of words.
Amari and Ashton have a conversation about racism and the impact of words.
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The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
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The friends come together to support Ashton, showing the strength of their bond.
The friends come together to support Ashton, showing the strength of their bond.
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The group empathizes with Ashton's experience and struggles with feeling different.
The group empathizes with Ashton's experience and struggles with feeling different.
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The group empathizes with Ashton's experience and struggles with feeling different.
The group empathizes with Ashton's experience and struggles with feeling different.
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The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
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Holly and Tiago express their discomfort with the situation.
Holly and Tiago express their discomfort with the situation.
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Ashton reveals that he was bullied outside the school yard near the flagpole.
Ashton reveals that he was bullied outside the school yard near the flagpole.
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The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss.
The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss.
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True or false: The protagonist's uncle mistakenly calls her by her mother's name, causing confusion and distress.
True or false: The protagonist's uncle mistakenly calls her by her mother's name, causing confusion and distress.
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True or false: The protagonist asks her uncle if her father will always be in prison while in the hospital with a broken arm and stitches behind her ear.
True or false: The protagonist asks her uncle if her father will always be in prison while in the hospital with a broken arm and stitches behind her ear.
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True or false: The text shifts to a different scene where the protagonist is at school, noticing tension between two characters, Ashton and Amari.
True or false: The text shifts to a different scene where the protagonist is at school, noticing tension between two characters, Ashton and Amari.
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True or false: Holly, a friend, brings her knitting needles and yarn to school.
True or false: Holly, a friend, brings her knitting needles and yarn to school.
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True or false: The text provides insight into the individual personalities and interactions of the students in the A-R-T-T room.
True or false: The text provides insight into the individual personalities and interactions of the students in the A-R-T-T room.
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True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters.
True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters.
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True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her.
True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her.
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True or false: Amari shares his mother's weekly routine and expresses bewilderment over it, highlighting the carefree portrayal of friendship and loss.
True or false: Amari shares his mother's weekly routine and expresses bewilderment over it, highlighting the carefree portrayal of friendship and loss.
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True or false: The narrator's papi has been taken.
True or false: The narrator's papi has been taken.
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True or false: The group engages in light-hearted teasing and joking with each other throughout the text.
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True or false: The group of friends is left alone in the ARTT room, with Ms. Laverne's encouragement that they can do it.
True or false: The group of friends is left alone in the ARTT room, with Ms. Laverne's encouragement that they can do it.
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True or false: The protagonist is conflicted about her father being in prison and not being able to help her friend, Esteban.
True or false: The protagonist is conflicted about her father being in prison and not being able to help her friend, Esteban.
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True or false: The protagonist observes ships approaching with unkind men on board, while her family goes about their daily activities?
True or false: The protagonist observes ships approaching with unkind men on board, while her family goes about their daily activities?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on her mother’s appearance and her desire to resemble her?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on her mother’s appearance and her desire to resemble her?
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True or false: The protagonist's friend, Holly, and her mother, Kira, pick her up from school and discuss a sleepover?
True or false: The protagonist's friend, Holly, and her mother, Kira, pick her up from school and discuss a sleepover?
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True or false: The protagonist recalls her longing to have her nails painted like her mother's?
True or false: The protagonist recalls her longing to have her nails painted like her mother's?
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True or false: The protagonist observes a boy, Ashton, being bullied and feels a desire to help him?
True or false: The protagonist observes a boy, Ashton, being bullied and feels a desire to help him?
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True or false: Holly and Kira plan a movie night, and the protagonist reflects on the changing meaning of the word 'necking'?
True or false: Holly and Kira plan a movie night, and the protagonist reflects on the changing meaning of the word 'necking'?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on her racial identity and the racial makeup of her school?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on her racial identity and the racial makeup of her school?
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True or false: Kira plans to cook and work on the protagonist's hair, which she struggles with?
True or false: Kira plans to cook and work on the protagonist's hair, which she struggles with?
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on her fear of her uncle finding love and leaving her?
True or false: The protagonist reflects on her fear of her uncle finding love and leaving her?
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True or false: The protagonist's uncle struggles with loneliness and the protagonist wishes for his happiness?
True or false: The protagonist's uncle struggles with loneliness and the protagonist wishes for his happiness?
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True or false: The protagonist reassures Kira of her well-being when she notices her concern?
True or false: The protagonist reassures Kira of her well-being when she notices her concern?
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The protagonist's father caused a car accident while driving drunk, leading to his arrest and the protagonist's mother's serious injury.
The protagonist's father caused a car accident while driving drunk, leading to his arrest and the protagonist's mother's serious injury.
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The protagonist's uncle was babysitting them when the car accident occurred.
The protagonist's uncle was babysitting them when the car accident occurred.
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The protagonist's father stumbled home to get the protagonist's uncle to help get the protagonist's mother out of the car.
The protagonist's father stumbled home to get the protagonist's uncle to help get the protagonist's mother out of the car.
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The protagonist's father was arrested for leaving the scene of a crime and for drunk driving.
The protagonist's father was arrested for leaving the scene of a crime and for drunk driving.
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Tiago shares a personal story with his classmates about his cat, Perrito, and the challenges of language and belonging.
Tiago shares a personal story with his classmates about his cat, Perrito, and the challenges of language and belonging.
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Tiago expresses gratitude for the supportive environment in the classroom, where speaking Spanish is encouraged.
Tiago expresses gratitude for the supportive environment in the classroom, where speaking Spanish is encouraged.
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Tiago's mother feels pressured to be quiet and hide her Puerto Rican identity due to fear of discrimination.
Tiago's mother feels pressured to be quiet and hide her Puerto Rican identity due to fear of discrimination.
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Tiago reflects on the significance of the name 'Perrito' and the bond he shared with his dog.
Tiago reflects on the significance of the name 'Perrito' and the bond he shared with his dog.
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Tiago describes the emotional experience of being with Perrito as he passed away.
Tiago describes the emotional experience of being with Perrito as he passed away.
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Tiago's emotional vulnerability leads to tears as he shares his feelings of heartbreak and alienation.
Tiago's emotional vulnerability leads to tears as he shares his feelings of heartbreak and alienation.
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The classmates show empathy and support for Tiago as he shares his story.
The classmates show empathy and support for Tiago as he shares his story.
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The following week, Esteban returns to the classroom after being absent.
The following week, Esteban returns to the classroom after being absent.
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The students express joy and relief at Esteban's return, showing their strong bond as a group.
The students express joy and relief at Esteban's return, showing their strong bond as a group.
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The text highlights the challenges of language, identity, and belonging faced by immigrants and their families.
The text highlights the challenges of language, identity, and belonging faced by immigrants and their families.
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Tiago's story illustrates the emotional impact of discrimination and the importance of supportive communities.
Tiago's story illustrates the emotional impact of discrimination and the importance of supportive communities.
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The narrative emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
The narrative emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
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True or false: The text emphasizes the importance of understanding and getting along in relationships?
True or false: The text emphasizes the importance of understanding and getting along in relationships?
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True or false: The group reconciles and symbolizes a Harmonic Convergence?
True or false: The group reconciles and symbolizes a Harmonic Convergence?
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True or false: The narrator feels a deep connection to Holly and Kira, reflecting a sense of belonging and comfort in their home?
True or false: The narrator feels a deep connection to Holly and Kira, reflecting a sense of belonging and comfort in their home?
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True or false: The detailed sensory descriptions evoke a strong sense of familiarity and comfort in Holly's home?
True or false: The detailed sensory descriptions evoke a strong sense of familiarity and comfort in Holly's home?
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True or false: The interaction between the characters illustrates the importance of empathy and harmony in their friendship?
True or false: The interaction between the characters illustrates the importance of empathy and harmony in their friendship?
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True or false: Amari is hurt by Holly's words and seeks her approval, showing his vulnerability and desire for acceptance?
True or false: Amari is hurt by Holly's words and seeks her approval, showing his vulnerability and desire for acceptance?
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True or false: The detailed description of Holly's room and the dolls' outfits provides a vivid picture of their activities?
True or false: The detailed description of Holly's room and the dolls' outfits provides a vivid picture of their activities?
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True or false: The text highlights the recurring Friday night routine, underscoring the narrator's long-standing presence in Holly's life?
True or false: The text highlights the recurring Friday night routine, underscoring the narrator's long-standing presence in Holly's life?
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True or false: The narrator spends time with Holly and Kira, indicating a strong bond and familiarity with their home?
True or false: The narrator spends time with Holly and Kira, indicating a strong bond and familiarity with their home?
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True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
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True or false: The narrative is set against the backdrop of stormy weather?
True or false: The narrative is set against the backdrop of stormy weather?
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True or false: Amari teases Holly about her wealth, causing tension between them?
True or false: Amari teases Holly about her wealth, causing tension between them?
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True or false: Esteban's family moved to live with his aunt in Queens due to fear of deportation
True or false: Esteban's family moved to live with his aunt in Queens due to fear of deportation
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True or false: Esteban's father was taken by immigration authorities, and his family may have to return to the Dominican Republic
True or false: Esteban's father was taken by immigration authorities, and his family may have to return to the Dominican Republic
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True or false: The return from Christmas vacation shows physical changes in the group, including Esteban's worn-out appearance
True or false: The return from Christmas vacation shows physical changes in the group, including Esteban's worn-out appearance
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True or false: The group discusses material possessions, highlighting economic disparities among them
True or false: The group discusses material possessions, highlighting economic disparities among them
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True or false: The narrative emphasizes the group's efforts to support each other amidst the challenges they are facing
True or false: The narrative emphasizes the group's efforts to support each other amidst the challenges they are facing
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True or false: Holly's wealth is brought into question, causing tension in the group
True or false: Holly's wealth is brought into question, causing tension in the group
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True or false: The text captures the group's struggle to come to terms with the changes and uncertainty they are facing
True or false: The text captures the group's struggle to come to terms with the changes and uncertainty they are facing
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True or false: The story portrays the emotional impact of immigration and the fear of deportation on families
True or false: The story portrays the emotional impact of immigration and the fear of deportation on families
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True or false: The group is worried about the potential loss of their friend and the changes they are experiencing
True or false: The group is worried about the potential loss of their friend and the changes they are experiencing
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True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria
True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria
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True or false: The friends come together to support Ashton, showing the strength of their bond
True or false: The friends come together to support Ashton, showing the strength of their bond
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True or false: The text captures the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
True or false: The text captures the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination
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True or false: The protagonist insists on being called by her real name, Haley, showing newfound conviction?
True or false: The protagonist insists on being called by her real name, Haley, showing newfound conviction?
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True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of Esteban and his family being taken away, expressing fears and doubts?
True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of Esteban and his family being taken away, expressing fears and doubts?
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True or false: The friends eventually agree that Esteban wouldn't want them to fight, showing their unity and concern for him?
True or false: The friends eventually agree that Esteban wouldn't want them to fight, showing their unity and concern for him?
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True or false: The friends gather in the ARTT room, expressing a sense of emptiness and longing for their friend, Esteban?
True or false: The friends gather in the ARTT room, expressing a sense of emptiness and longing for their friend, Esteban?
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True or false: Tiago asks to record himself, perhaps as a way to preserve a memory of their time together and express their hope for Esteban's return?
True or false: Tiago asks to record himself, perhaps as a way to preserve a memory of their time together and express their hope for Esteban's return?
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True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria?
True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria?
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True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
True or false: The text captures the transition from familiar routines to moments of solidarity and support among the characters?
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True or false: The narrator reassures Esteban that the recorder has enough memory to capture the whole story, including the part he didn't want to say?
True or false: The narrator reassures Esteban that the recorder has enough memory to capture the whole story, including the part he didn't want to say?
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True or false: The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students?
True or false: The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students?
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True or false: The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss?
True or false: The text conveys a lighthearted and carefree portrayal of friendship and loss?
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True or false: Holly knits every December to remember her late grandmother who taught her to knit?
True or false: Holly knits every December to remember her late grandmother who taught her to knit?
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True or false: The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination?
True or false: The text conveys the stark contrast between the carefree joy of childhood and the harsh realities of injustice and discrimination?
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True or false: The protagonist's father is in prison and she is nervous about sharing her story with her friends?
True or false: The protagonist's father is in prison and she is nervous about sharing her story with her friends?
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True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of meeting back in 20 years in their ARTT room, showing their resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
True or false: The group of friends discusses the possibility of meeting back in 20 years in their ARTT room, showing their resistance to the new arrangement in the A-R-T-T room?
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True or false: Holly gets up from the bed and starts walking back and forth across the room while discussing the formation of their group of friends in Ms. Laverne's class?
True or false: Holly gets up from the bed and starts walking back and forth across the room while discussing the formation of their group of friends in Ms. Laverne's class?
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True or false: The narrator reflects on their own father's absence due to imprisonment
True or false: The narrator reflects on their own father's absence due to imprisonment
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Esteban shares a poem from his father while in detention, expressing the unity of different languages.
Esteban shares a poem from his father while in detention, expressing the unity of different languages.
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Haley decides to share her own personal story with the group about her father's imprisonment and a tragic car accident involving her mother.
Haley decides to share her own personal story with the group about her father's imprisonment and a tragic car accident involving her mother.
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Kira's connection to Haley's mother brings a sense of comfort and understanding to Haley.
Kira's connection to Haley's mother brings a sense of comfort and understanding to Haley.
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The group's reaction to Haley's story reflects a supportive and caring environment, creating a space for personal stories and connections to be shared.
The group's reaction to Haley's story reflects a supportive and caring environment, creating a space for personal stories and connections to be shared.
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The sharing of personal stories in the detention setting fosters understanding and empathy among the group members.
The sharing of personal stories in the detention setting fosters understanding and empathy among the group members.
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The group's response to Haley's story demonstrates the importance of empathy and support in difficult times.
The group's response to Haley's story demonstrates the importance of empathy and support in difficult times.
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The group shows support for Haley as she opens up about her family's struggles.
The group shows support for Haley as she opens up about her family's struggles.
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The group listens attentively and shows genuine care for Haley's emotional journey.
The group listens attentively and shows genuine care for Haley's emotional journey.
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Amari expresses deep care and concern for Haley, acknowledging her quiet strength and offering support.
Amari expresses deep care and concern for Haley, acknowledging her quiet strength and offering support.
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Kira's connection to Haley's mother is seen as a meaningful link between the past and present, bringing a sense of shared history and understanding.
Kira's connection to Haley's mother is seen as a meaningful link between the past and present, bringing a sense of shared history and understanding.
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The group responds with empathy and support as Haley shares her emotional story.
The group responds with empathy and support as Haley shares her emotional story.
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Amari expresses a desire for super focus and Holly wants to forget painful memories.
Amari expresses a desire for super focus and Holly wants to forget painful memories.
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Amari's red hair is described as her superpower and a symbol of resilience.
Amari's red hair is described as her superpower and a symbol of resilience.
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Esteban unexpectedly leaves for the Dominican Republic, leaving his friends devastated.
Esteban unexpectedly leaves for the Dominican Republic, leaving his friends devastated.
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Amari's uncle serves as a father figure and a source of support, playing music and telling stories to comfort her.
Amari's uncle serves as a father figure and a source of support, playing music and telling stories to comfort her.
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The class copes with Esteban's departure, with Amari playing a poem recorded by Esteban to comfort them.
The class copes with Esteban's departure, with Amari playing a poem recorded by Esteban to comfort them.
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The book discovered by Amari and her friends contains drawings of themselves as superheroes, each with their unique superpower.
The book discovered by Amari and her friends contains drawings of themselves as superheroes, each with their unique superpower.
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Amari struggles with forgiveness and the desire to forget what happened between her parents, as her father is in prison.
Amari struggles with forgiveness and the desire to forget what happened between her parents, as her father is in prison.
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The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends.
The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends.
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The narrative emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
The narrative emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
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The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students.
The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining six students.
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Amari and her friends discuss feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
Amari and her friends discuss feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria.
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The protagonist feels a deep connection to Holly and Kira, reflecting a sense of belonging and comfort in their home.
The protagonist feels a deep connection to Holly and Kira, reflecting a sense of belonging and comfort in their home.
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True or false: The narrator feels a sense of relief and lightness after sharing her story?
True or false: The narrator feels a sense of relief and lightness after sharing her story?
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True or false: Kira shares stories about her mother and talks about how they believed that light shifting was a way for the deceased to send love messages?
True or false: Kira shares stories about her mother and talks about how they believed that light shifting was a way for the deceased to send love messages?
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True or false: Amari shares his excitement about creating comic book characters based on the group?
True or false: Amari shares his excitement about creating comic book characters based on the group?
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True or false: The group of friends walks together, discussing their potential superpowers as they wait for Kira to pick them up after school?
True or false: The group of friends walks together, discussing their potential superpowers as they wait for Kira to pick them up after school?
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True or false: The friends discuss the idea of finding inspiration from comic books and consider themselves as potential real-life superheroes?
True or false: The friends discuss the idea of finding inspiration from comic books and consider themselves as potential real-life superheroes?
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True or false: The friends find solace in their shared experiences, expressing gratitude for having each other for support?
True or false: The friends find solace in their shared experiences, expressing gratitude for having each other for support?
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True or false: The group reflects on the impact of their stories, finding inspiration and strength in each other's experiences?
True or false: The group reflects on the impact of their stories, finding inspiration and strength in each other's experiences?
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True or false: The friends bond over the idea of identifying their unique superpowers, finding strength in their individual stories?
True or false: The friends bond over the idea of identifying their unique superpowers, finding strength in their individual stories?
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True or false: The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students?
True or false: The departure of two students leaves Ms. Laverne and the remaining five students?
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True or false: The narrative emphasizes the group's efforts to support each other amidst the challenges they are facing?
True or false: The narrative emphasizes the group's efforts to support each other amidst the challenges they are facing?
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True or false: The story captures the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher?
True or false: The story captures the theme of resilience and the bond that forms between the students and their teacher?
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True or false: Kira's recollections of the narrator's mother and the shared stories of the group provide a source of comfort and hope for each of them?
True or false: Kira's recollections of the narrator's mother and the shared stories of the group provide a source of comfort and hope for each of them?
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True or false: The narrator reflects on the power of dreams and the importance of holding on to good memories and hope for the future?
True or false: The narrator reflects on the power of dreams and the importance of holding on to good memories and hope for the future?
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True or false: The group discusses their promise to meet back in the ARTT room twenty years from then?
True or false: The group discusses their promise to meet back in the ARTT room twenty years from then?
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True or false: The narrator expresses her realization of the beauty and complexity of the unfamiliar, and the impact of her experiences in the ARTT room?
True or false: The narrator expresses her realization of the beauty and complexity of the unfamiliar, and the impact of her experiences in the ARTT room?
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True or false: The passage is rich in themes of hope, friendship, loss, and the passage of time?
True or false: The passage is rich in themes of hope, friendship, loss, and the passage of time?
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True or false: The text is a poignant reflection on the experiences and emotions of the characters, as well as the narrator's relationship with her father?
True or false: The text is a poignant reflection on the experiences and emotions of the characters, as well as the narrator's relationship with her father?
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True or false: The passage captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and the enduring power of memories and connections?
True or false: The passage captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and the enduring power of memories and connections?
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True or false: The group of friends makes a promise to reunite in 20 years and listen to recordings of themselves?
True or false: The group of friends makes a promise to reunite in 20 years and listen to recordings of themselves?
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True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria?
True or false: The group discusses feeling different and being laughed at in the cafeteria?
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True or false: The classmates rearrange their desks to form a circle around Esteban, symbolizing their support and unity?
True or false: The classmates rearrange their desks to form a circle around Esteban, symbolizing their support and unity?
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True or false: The narrative shifts to the last week of August?
True or false: The narrative shifts to the last week of August?
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True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her?
True or false: The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her?
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True or false: Holly and Kira plan a movie night, and the protagonist reflects on the changing meaning of the word 'necking'?
True or false: Holly and Kira plan a movie night, and the protagonist reflects on the changing meaning of the word 'necking'?
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Study Notes
Entering Another Room
- The protagonist recalls a significant moment when Ashton questioned why they were going into another room by themselves, a line that stuck with her.
- The protagonist reflects on the idea of entering metaphorical rooms, relating it to personal experiences and those of her friends.
- The protagonist feels conflicted about her father being in prison and not being able to share the truth to help her friend, Esteban, who is also facing parental absence.
- The protagonist ponders the concept of entering different rooms and the transitions from the Familiar to the Unfamiliar.
- The group of friends is left alone in the ARTT room, with Ms. Laverne's encouragement that they can do it.
- Holly expresses her frustration about unfairness and the potential of being tested, to which the protagonist reassures her about free time.
- The group's seating arrangement reflects the dynamics between the boys and girls, with Esteban sitting next to the protagonist, showing signs of distress.
- The friends' innocence is highlighted as they still believe in happy endings and have not fully grasped the complexities of life's endings and beginnings.
- The protagonist shares the routine of visiting her father in prison with her uncle and a disappointing experience where her father refused to see them.
- The protagonist contemplates the idea of mental rooms and decides to lock away the memory of waiting for her father during the prison visit.
- The protagonist expresses her anger and confusion about her father's choice to remain in a cell instead of being with his family.
- The story her uncle tells her about the kids getting lost in the forest and finding a happy ending resonates with the protagonist's desire for her father to come home.
The Reality of Freedom
- Esteban shares his feelings about missing his father, who was taken to a Florida jail without having committed a crime
- Amari expresses frustration with the lack of freedom in America, citing rules and limitations imposed on children and adults
- Holly and Amari discuss the concept of freedom and the extent to which it truly exists in their lives
- Amari draws colorful guns and responds defensively when questioned about his choice of subject matter
- Amari makes a cryptic and slightly threatening remark to Holly, leaving her speechless
- The narrator receives a letter from their father in prison, prompting them to reflect on their memories of him and the impact of his absence
- The letter from the narrator's father carries the distinct smell of prison, evoking a sense of emptiness and longing for his presence
- The narrator contemplates the absence of memories with their father and the role their uncle played in their childhood
- The narrator experiences a sense of quiet and emptiness in the house, highlighting the impact of their father's absence
- The narrator holds the letter from their father, feeling a deep sense of longing and reflection
- The text provides a nuanced exploration of freedom, absence, and longing in the lives of the characters
- The characters' experiences and reflections shed light on the complexities of personal and societal freedom
Coming of Age and Identity
- The protagonist observes ships approaching with unkind men on board, while her family goes about their daily activities
- The protagonist reflects on her mother’s appearance and her desire to resemble her
- The protagonist's friend, Holly, and her mother, Kira, pick her up from school and discuss a sleepover
- The protagonist recalls her longing to have her nails painted like her mother's
- The protagonist observes a boy, Ashton, being bullied and feels a desire to help him
- Holly and Kira plan a movie night, and the protagonist reflects on the changing meaning of the word "necking"
- The protagonist reflects on her racial identity and the racial makeup of her school
- Kira plans to cook and work on the protagonist's hair, which she struggles with
- The protagonist reflects on her fear of her uncle finding love and leaving her
- The protagonist's uncle struggles with loneliness and the protagonist wishes for his happiness
- The protagonist reassures Kira of her well-being when she notices her concern
Missing Friend and Identity Struggles
- A young girl's mother dies in a vehicular homicide before her thirtieth birthday, leaving the girl in the care of her uncle.
- The girl, previously called "Red," insists on being called by her real name, Haley, showing newfound conviction.
- The girl's friend, Esteban, has been absent from school for a week, and his friends worry about his sudden disappearance.
- The group of friends discusses the possibility of Esteban and his family being taken away, expressing fears and doubts.
- They reflect on the unfairness of the situation, expressing frustration and concern for their missing friend.
- A discussion about history and erasure leads to tension and a confrontation in the cafeteria, drawing attention from other students.
- The friends eventually agree that Esteban wouldn't want them to fight, showing their unity and concern for him.
- The following day, Esteban is still missing, and the friends gather in the ARTT room, expressing a sense of emptiness and longing for their friend.
- Tiago, one of the friends, asks to record himself, perhaps as a way to preserve a memory of their time together and express their hope for Esteban's return.
A Year in the ARTT Room
- The narrator reflects on the power of dreams and the importance of holding on to good memories and hope for the future
- The group of friends in the ARTT room reminisce about their time together, feeling the absence of their friend Esteban
- The group discusses their promise to meet back in the ARTT room twenty years from then
- They reflect on their initial fear of the ARTT room and how it ultimately brought them together
- The group remembers and pays tribute to their friend Esteban, feeling his presence through his voice and his father's poetry
- The friends share a moment of bonding and unity as Amari hangs a drawing representing their friendship in the ARTT room
- The narrator reflects on the changes and challenges she has faced, and her desire to share her experiences with her father
- The narrator expresses her realization of the beauty and complexity of the unfamiliar, and the impact of her experiences in the ARTT room
- The text ends with the narrator sitting beside her father as he plays "Summertime" on the piano, symbolizing a moment of connection and understanding
- The passage is rich in themes of hope, friendship, loss, and the passage of time
- The text is a poignant reflection on the experiences and emotions of the characters, as well as the narrator's relationship with her father
- The passage captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and the enduring power of memories and connections
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