158 Questions
Is the protagonist of the story skilled in performing magic tricks?
True
Did the protagonist take out a glucose meter because he was feeling spacey and dreamy?
True
Did the tall kid next to the protagonist struggle to open his locker?
True
Did the protagonist help the tall kid with his locker by giving him advice?
True
Was the tall kid in the story described as being built like a track-and-field champ?
True
Did the whole hallway grow a little quieter after the tall kid punched his locker?
True
Salvador Vidón is the only person who has opened the lock so far this year.
True
Principal Torres turned her searchlight glasses on Salvador Vidón.
True
Yasmany's bullying will be tolerated under any circumstances.
False
Salvador Vidón put a raw chicken in Yasmany's locker.
False
The conversation had been going well for Salvador Vidón before Gabi showed up.
True
Salvador Vidón can relax easily and is good at it.
True
Yasmany physically attacks the protagonist before the confrontation draws a crowd at Culeco Academy
True
The protagonist's unique outfit and long hair lead to assumptions about his race and gender
True
The protagonist's diabetes bag contains essential medical supplies
True
The protagonist diffuses the situation by making a bizarre accusation about a dead chicken in Yasmany's locker
True
The protagonist's actions lead to a shift in power dynamics, ending the confrontation with a showman's flair
True
The protagonist's resourcefulness and quick thinking help him navigate a potentially dangerous situation
True
Yasmany is facing expulsion if he has another altercation with a student.
True
Gabi Reál is a seventh grader and presents herself as Yasmany's lawyer and student council president.
True
Principal Torres is completely convinced by Gabi's defense of Yasmany.
False
The text captures the tension and drama within a school environment, showing the power dynamics between students and authority figures.
True
Sal Vidón is a new student who is impressed by Gabi's demeanor.
True
Yasmany physically attacks the protagonist before the confrontation draws a crowd at Culeco Academy.
False
Yasmany is facing expulsion if he has another altercation with a student
True
Gabi Reál is a seventh grader and acts as Yasmany's lawyer
True
Principal Torres is not skeptical of Gabi's unexpected arrival as Yasmany's lawyer
False
Principal Torres is considering whether to expel Yasmany at the end of the interaction
True
The text captures the tension and drama within a school environment
True
Gabi's presentation is not influenced by her excessive exposure to legal dramas
False
Is the protagonist planning to use a mirror box for their magic trick?
True
Will the protagonist hide the yarn in their pocket during the magic trick?
False
Will the protagonist be able to give the scarf back to the mark for inspection after the trick?
False
Does the protagonist believe that the trick would work best if they could give the scarf back to the mark for inspection?
True
Will the trick involve drawing out the yarn to appear reknitted into a scarf?
True
Will the mirror box be about the size of a cat carrier?
True
Sal initially hesitates to defend Yasmany because he wants him gone?
True
Gabi convinces the principal to give Yasmany another chance by suggesting a 'teachable moment'?
True
Principal Torres assigns Yasmany a five-page report on type-two diabetes?
False
Sal injures his knee while trying to escape from Gabi?
True
Sal exaggerates the severity of his injury to get sympathy from Gabi?
True
The text showcases the dynamics of the characters and their interactions in a hospital setting?
False
Mr. Milagros was tasked with cleaning up a dead chicken from the school floor
True
Principal Torres concludes that the chicken may have never existed
False
Sal reveals a magic trick involving a stamped palm to prove his point
True
Sal successfully demonstrates his magic trick to Principal Torres and Gabi
True
Gabi accuses Sal of inducing panic with his trick
True
Yasmany insists the chicken was real and caused a panic
True
Sal is a new student at Culeco High School and is a magician in training
True
The Textile Arts teacher, Dr. Doctorpants, is known for wearing costumes and runs a mask-and-masquerade shop on Etsy
True
Sal is in the Knitting for Beginners pace group and is working on a red scarf
True
Sal enjoys knitting and finds it satisfying to do a small task perfectly
True
Sal notices that students at Culeco High School arrive early, stay late, and enjoy school
True
Sal's experience at Culeco is a contrast to his previous school, where he would have been the only boy in a sewing class and faced potential conflict
True
Salvador Vidón has been called to the principal's office multiple times because of his diabetes
False
Principal Torres acknowledges the need to educate staff and students about diabetes
True
Principal Torres apologizes to Salvador and promises to make the school a safer place for him
True
Salvador Vidón believes that expulsion is too harsh for Yasmany's actions
True
Yasmany admits to having a bad day before Principal Torres decides to expel him
True
Principal Torres's actions show her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students
True
Principal Torres is considering whether to expel Yasmany at the end of the interaction.
False
Salvador Vidón put a raw chicken in Yasmany's locker.
True
Gabi Reál is a seventh grader and presents herself as Yasmany's lawyer and student council president.
False
The protagonist's resourcefulness and quick thinking help him navigate a potentially dangerous situation.
True
The protagonist diffuses the situation by making a bizarre accusation about a dead chicken in Yasmany's locker.
True
Is the protagonist of the story skilled in performing magic tricks?
True
Principal Torres acknowledges the need to educate staff and students about diabetes
True
Salvador has been called to the principal's office multiple times because of his diabetes
False
Yasmany is expelled for putting the raw chicken in Salvador's locker
False
Salvador successfully defends Yasmany from expulsion
False
Principal Torres's actions demonstrate her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students
True
Yasmany admits to having a bad day before being expelled
True
Principal Torres considered using a lie detector to determine the truth about the chicken in Yasmany's locker.
False
Mr. Milagros confirmed that the chicken cleanup was going well.
False
The protagonist, Sal, was easily intimidated by Principal Torres' stare.
False
Mr. Milagros is a character with a thick Cuban accent.
True
The protagonist, Sal, believes in living by the magician's code of never revealing how a trick is done.
True
Gabi is supportive of the protagonist, Sal, and his efforts to prove his innocence.
False
Sal believes he can fool the lie detector with tricky wording
True
Gabi is the one who places the helmet on Sal's head
True
The lie detector responds when Sal tries to test it with a question
False
Sal is enthusiastic about being hooked up to the lie detector
False
The green dot starts scribbling Sal's brain waves on the monitor
True
Gabi asks Sal if he is ready to be hooked up to the lie detector
True
Sal believes he can fool the lie detector with tricky wording
True
The protagonist diffuses the situation by making a bizarre accusation about a dead chicken in Yasmany's locker.
False
Gabi Reál is a seventh grader and presents herself as Yasmany's lawyer and student council president.
True
Sal injures his knee while trying to escape from Gabi?
False
The text captures the tension and drama within a school environment, showing the power dynamics between students and authority figures.
True
Principal Torres acknowledges the need to educate staff and students about diabetes
True
Yasmany celebrates by dancing after his lock opens.
True
The protagonist discovers a rip in the universe inside Yasmany's locker.
True
The protagonist decides not to drag anything through the rip until it closes.
True
The note found in the locker mentions quizzing Yasmany on his homework.
True
The note found in the locker mentions helping Yasmany with an essay on diabetes.
True
The protagonist finds a note addressed to Yasmany in the locker.
True
Sal lies to his teacher about collaborating on an act with Gabi, using a lie detector helmet to maintain the lie.
True
Sal and Gabi avoid discussing the lie as they navigate through their school's crowd, with Sal heading to the prop room and then to his locker.
True
Sal manipulates the situation to make Yasmany think he is helping him open his locker, while actually inputting his own combination and tricking Yasmany into using it.
True
Sal's plan to assert his confidence and subtly teach Yasmany a lesson succeeds, leaving Yasmany unaware of Sal's manipulation.
True
The text reveals Sal's fear of Yasmany and his internal struggle to overcome that fear by asserting his confidence.
True
The text captures the tense atmosphere of a middle school environment, where social dynamics and confrontations play a significant role in students' lives.
True
Salvador deliberately gives sarcastic and false answers to the questions in the classroom setting
True
The machine fails to detect Salvador's sarcasm and marks his false answers as true
True
The teacher, Mrs. Waked, is amused by Salvador's performance in the classroom
True
Mrs. Waked assumes Salvador and Gabi planned the performance together
False
The class erupts into laughter and applause at the end of Salvador's performance
True
Gabi covers for Salvador and takes credit for the performance
True
Sal is successful in using his magician skills to outwit Principal Torres and Gabi
False
Principal Torres is able to intimidate most students with her intense stare, but Sal is not affected
True
Mr. Milagros confirms the presence of a chicken in the school, but his tone suggests otherwise
True
Gabi is confident in her defense of Yasmany and does not waver in her belief in his innocence
False
Sal's magician's code prevents him from revealing the truth about the chicken incident
True
The confrontation between Sal, Principal Torres, and Gabi ends with a clear resolution and no lingering doubts
False
True or false: The protagonist's mother, Mami Viva, died from a car accident.
False
True or false: The Coral Castle is described as a small, blue, and ordinary house.
False
True or false: American Stepmom's favorite word is "Wow."
False
True or false: The protagonist feels a strong sense of belonging in the Coral Castle.
False
True or false: The text conveys a sense of stability and comfort for the protagonist.
False
True or false: The protagonist observes a woman singing in Spanish behind a door in the Coral Castle.
True
True or false: The protagonist's experiences and observations do not provide insight into their family dynamics and living environment.
False
Is the protagonist's wish for a unified family deemed possible due to the complicated dynamics involving Mami Muerta, Papi, and American Stepmom?
False
The protagonist's interactions with Mami Muerta reveal her familiar traits, such as her laughter, affection, and guidance, creating a sense of joy and warmth in the household.
True
The rejuvenated Mami Muerta speaks only Spanish upon her return.
False
The protagonist acknowledges the need to manage his diabetes and prepare for the carbohydrates in the upcoming meal.
True
Mami Muerta, now back as a caring and loving presence, playfully insists on the protagonist eating immediately and even ruffles his hair.
True
The protagonist's determination to savor the time with his rejuvenated mami reflects his longing for a united and loving family, despite the complexities of their relationships.
True
The protagonist's plan to manage the situation involves diverting attention by pretending to be hungry and embracing Mami Muerta, who has returned as a different version of her former self.
True
True or false: The protagonist's mother, Mami Muerta, has multiple personalities, each with different backgrounds and professions.
False
True or false: The family's move to Florida was prompted by the need to escape the bad memories associated with a chaotic incident.
True
True or false: The family's dining table symbolizes the family's small size and the sentimentality attached to it.
True
True or false: The description of the Cuban feast includes ropa vieja, white rice, black beans, plantains, baked yucca, and avocado with bacalao.
True
True or false: The family's anticipation and excitement for the feast is palpable, with American Stepmom and Papi being unable to contain their excitement.
True
True or false: Mami Muerta's directive to start eating before the food gets cold reflects her assertive and authoritative nature.
True
True or false: The protagonist's strategic action of playing waiter and slipping a note to the American Stepmom indicates a plan to manage the family dynamics.
True
True or false: The note on the American Stepmom's plate suggests that the protagonist is attempting to mediate between Mami Muerta and the American Stepmom.
True
True or false: The protagonist's role in the family dynamics is highlighted through their actions and thoughts, showcasing their understanding of and involvement in managing the family's dynamics.
True
Sal was playing Poocha Lucha Libre 3 on Mami Viva's phone when the gravity suddenly shifted and the phone flew out of his hands.
True
Mami Viva frequently used her phone and enjoyed playing games on it.
False
Sal felt peaceful during the moment of the accident, as if he was a boulder without the need to breathe.
True
Sal's body felt like it was being pulled in four different directions during the accident.
True
The accident caused Sal to break the backseat window of the car.
True
Sal's description of Mami Viva's expression when using the phone indicates that she was very enthusiastic about it.
False
The light snowfall made the environment feel noisy and chaotic.
False
Sal's car accident happened because he was distracted by playing a game on Mami Viva's phone.
True
The phone flew out of Sal's hands and broke through the backseat window on the other side of the car.
True
Mami Viva used her phone frequently and enjoyed playing games on it.
False
Sal felt peaceful during the moment of the accident, as if he was a boulder without the need to breathe.
True
Sal's body felt like it was being pulled in four different directions during the accident.
True
The light snowfall made the environment feel noisy and chaotic.
False
Yasmany celebrates by dancing after his lock opens.
False
Salvador Vidón is the protagonist of the text
True
Mami Viva uses her phone frequently
False
The protagonist was playing Poocha Lucha Libre 3 when the phone flew out of their hands
True
The protagonist's body felt like a boulder, peaceful and without oxygen, for a few seconds
True
The protagonist broke the backseat window of the car with the phone
True
The protagonist believes that Mami Viva would be angry if the phone was broken
True
The protagonist's body tried to fly apart in different directions during the accident
True
Study Notes
The Epic Showdown at Culeco Academy
- Protagonist encounters a tough guy named Yasmany who bullies and insults him
- Protagonist's unique outfit and long hair lead to assumptions about his race and gender
- Protagonist tries to diffuse the situation but gets physically attacked by Yasmany
- Protagonist's diabetes bag, containing essential medical supplies, is knocked to the ground
- Protagonist recalls his father's advice on overcoming fear
- The confrontation draws a crowd of onlookers at Culeco Academy
- Protagonist employs a diversion tactic, shifting the focus from physical violence to a bizarre accusation about a dead chicken in Yasmany's locker
- Yasmany's locker is found to be leaking pink blood, causing panic among the crowd
- Protagonist continues to taunt Yasmany, challenging him to open the locker
- Protagonist uses his knowledge of the locker combination to open it, claiming to be a magician
- The protagonist's actions lead to a shift in power dynamics, ending the confrontation with a showman's flair
- The protagonist's resourcefulness and quick thinking help him navigate a potentially dangerous situation
Principal Torres confronts Salvador Vidón and Yasmany Robles
- Yasmany opens his locker and a raw chicken falls out, causing chaos among the students
- Principal Torres questions Salvador Vidón and Yasmany Robles in her office
- Salvador has diabetes and has been called to the principal's office multiple times
- Principal Torres acknowledges the need to educate staff and students about diabetes
- She apologizes to Salvador and promises to make the school a safer place for him
- Principal Torres chastises Yasmany for bullying and threatens to expel him
- Salvador intervenes, arguing that expulsion is too harsh for Yasmany's actions
- Principal Torres reminds Yasmany of past incidents and confronts him about his behavior
- Yasmany admits to having a bad day and Principal Torres decides to expel him
- Principal Torres references their previous conversation about his behavior
- Salvador tries to defend Yasmany, but Principal Torres stands by her decision
- Principal Torres's actions show her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students
Unbelievable Classroom Performance
- Salvador Vidón is being questioned by Gabi and a machine in a classroom setting
- The machine is used to determine the truthfulness of his answers
- Salvador deliberately gives sarcastic and false answers to the questions
- The machine fails to detect his sarcasm and marks his false answers as true
- Salvador claims to have brought a chicken from another universe
- He delivers a dramatic monologue about ripping a hole in the space-time continuum
- The audience is initially confused, then amused, and finally erupts into laughter
- The teacher, Mrs. Waked, is amused by Salvador's performance
- Mrs. Waked questions Salvador about his breakfast, to which he responds with another false answer
- The class erupts into laughter and applause, and the bell rings to end the class
- Mrs. Waked assumes Salvador and Gabi planned the performance together
- Gabi covers for Salvador and takes credit for the performance
Family Dynamics and Cuban Feast
- The protagonist's mother, Mami Muerta, has multiple personalities, each with different backgrounds and professions.
- Mami Muerta's unpredictable behavior led to a chaotic incident where she broke things and injured herself, prompting the family to move from Connecticut to Florida.
- The family's move to Florida was prompted by the need to escape the bad memories associated with the incident.
- The family's dining table, inherited by the American Stepmom, plays a significant role in the family dynamics, symbolizing the family's small size and the sentimentality attached to it.
- The description of the Cuban feast awaiting them includes ropa vieja, white rice, black beans, plantains, baked yucca, and avocado with bacalao, emphasizing the importance of Cuban cuisine in their family.
- The ropa vieja is described in detail, highlighting its delicious aroma and appearance.
- The family's anticipation and excitement for the feast is palpable, with American Stepmom and Papi being unable to contain their excitement.
- Mami Muerta's directive to start eating before the food gets cold reflects her assertive and authoritative nature.
- The protagonist's strategic action of playing waiter and slipping a note to the American Stepmom indicates a plan to manage the family dynamics.
- The note on the American Stepmom's plate suggests that the protagonist is attempting to mediate between Mami Muerta and the American Stepmom.
- The protagonist's role in the family dynamics is highlighted through their actions and thoughts, showcasing their understanding of and involvement in managing the family's dynamics.
- The importance of the Cuban feast as a unifying and comforting element in the family is emphasized, suggesting its significance in resolving family tensions.
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