Carry Me Home True and False

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Is Lulu's daddy missing at the beginning of the story?

True

Is Serena awake when Lulu wakes up?

False

Did Lulu's daddy usually perform the morning rituals for the girls?

True

Does Lulu know how to spell 'hygiene' at the age of twelve?

True

Serena and Lulu spent more time at Aunt Ruth's house after their daddy disappeared

True

Aunt Ruth was always pleasant and friendly towards Serena and Lulu

False

Lulu overheard Aunt Ruth making phone calls about sending the girls away

True

Lulu and Serena were both angry at Aunt Ruth for her behavior

False

True or false: Lulu discovers she can find a table to herself if she walks slowly from math to lunch

True

True or false: The lunch lady informs Lulu that she is low on funds and needs a deposit from her dad

True

True or false: Lulu meets a boy named Jack in the lunchroom who offers her his milk

True

True or false: Jack asks Lulu about Montana, and she lies about being from Oklahoma

True

True or false: Lulu feels embarrassed when Jack bursts into song in the lunchroom

True

True or false: Lulu's dad had advised her to keep their past a secret

True

True or false: Lulu's mother is in the hospital, and Lulu copes by singing softly

True

True or false: Lulu attends an after-school program at the elementary school to avoid the prying eyes and snide whispers of her middle school peers

True

True or false: Deana, a girl from Lulu's school, is picked up by her mother in a new car

True

True or false: Serena, Lulu's friend, shows her a dinosaur origami she made

True

True or false: Lulu learns about the Japanese tradition of making paper cranes to make a wish come true

True

True or false: Lulu helps Serena tidy up the room at the end of the after-school program

True

True or false: The story takes place on a Friday, a school day, and the two sisters, Lulu and Serena, are getting ready for school but their father is missing.

False

True or false: Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their mother is absent and they are running late.

False

True or false: Lulu feels frustrated and angry at her father for not being there and causing them to be late for school.

True

True or false: Lulu receives a tardy slip at school, which is a new experience for her as she had never been tardy before.

True

True or false: Lulu finds her father's wallet in the car, with money and a dead cell phone, and she leaves the wallet in the car.

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena go to the same school.

False

True or false: Lulu arrives just in time to catch the end of a spelling test and feels proud of her accomplishment.

False

True or false: The story includes a flashback to a time when the girls were driving away with their father, and he was trying to make the situation seem normal and positive.

True

True or false: The father tries to lift the girls' spirits during the road trip by playing old-fashioned cowboy songs and singing along with them.

True

True or false: The story only focuses on the girls' frustration and anger towards their father's absence.

False

True or false: The story conveys the theme of family struggles and resilience.

True

True or false: The text captures the emotional complexity of the family's situation, with the girls feeling a mix of frustration, anger, and longing for a stable and normal life.

True

True or false: Lulu and her sister, Serena, are living in a house in Montana?

False

True or false: The family's struggle in Montana is due to the high demand for workers affecting housing availability?

True

True or false: The girls have established a routine that includes visits to the food bank, laundromat, and library?

True

True or false: Lulu's father emphasizes self-sufficiency by teaching her to cook on a camp stove?

True

True or false: Lulu's father disappeared, causing her to feel a mix of anger and worry?

True

True or false: The text indicates a history of family struggles and instability, including a troubled past in Texas?

True

True or false: The narrative portrays the girls' resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity?

True

True or false: The family's financial struggles are not mentioned in the text?

False

True or false: The narrative captures the emotional impact of the father's absence on the girls?

True

True or false: The girls' resilience and adaptability are not highlighted in the text?

False

True or false: The father's difficulty in finding suitable housing is due to low demand for workers in the area?

False

True or false: The story provides insight into the family's financial struggles in Montana?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were sitting in the front pew during the service?

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena were praying for the same thing during the service?

True

True or false: Lulu is invited to join the choir at the end of the service?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were both members of the church they were visiting?

False

True or false: Jack suggests to Lulu to look at the three teachers during her tryouts.

False

True or false: Lulu is confident in her singing abilities.

False

True or false: Lulu knows many show tunes to choose from for her performance.

False

True or false: Lulu's song choice is upbeat, as recommended by Jack.

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather, then decide to take a walk in the neighborhood.

True

True or false: Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson.

True

True or false: The man indicates that John Johnson has not been around for a few days and questions if Lulu and Serena are his kids, to which Lulu quickly denies.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around.

True

True or false: Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area.

True

True or false: During these drives, their father shows them various landmarks, including a clear river and the location of their future school.

True

True or false: The family also enjoys nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during these drives.

True

True or false: Lulu reminds Serena to eat slowly to avoid giving the impression that they are starving.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena engage in a polite conversation with the woman who provided them with coats and hats before leaving in a rush.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena enjoy nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during the drives with their father.

True

True or false: Lulu plans to make a thousand paper cranes to make her wish come true

True

True or false: Miss Walton, Lulu's teacher, explained the concept of keening to the class

True

True or false: Lulu rarely cries, even in difficult situations, and didn't cry when her mother got sick or when they left Texas

True

True or false: Lulu missed a test due to taking care of her sister, Serena, and is angry and scared about her missing dad

True

True or false: Lulu wonders if Aunt Ruth, who they left behind, is worried about them

True

True or false: Lulu feels weird on the stage and wonders how it works with the audience

True

True or false: Jack explains that chairs and other items are put up for the performance

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on her challenges and wishes for the future

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were praying for the same thing during the service

False

True or false: The father tries to lift the girls' spirits during the road trip by playing old-fashioned cowboy songs and singing along with them

True

True or false: Lulu's father emphasizes self-sufficiency by teaching her to cook on a camp stove

True

True or false: Lulu's mother is in the hospital, and Lulu copes by singing softly

False

True or false: Lulu feels self-conscious about her appearance after a comment from her classmate Deana?

True

True or false: Lulu learns to make origami animals, specifically paper cranes, with her friend Laurie?

True

True or false: Laurie mentions the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true?

True

True or false: Lulu lies to Laurie about her father's absence and promises to bring a note the next day?

True

True or false: Lulu plans to pick up her sister Serena after school, causing her to miss after-school activities?

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on her responsibilities and the pressure to maintain appearances?

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with making a paper crane and contemplates the idea that wishes might not come true?

True

True or false: Lulu's friend Jack offers her an extra dessert and suggests rehearsing for a musical audition?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, asks her to deliver the tool bag to her father, and she agrees?

True

True or false: The text portrays Lulu's internal struggle and her efforts to navigate her family's challenges while dealing with peer pressure and self-doubt?

True

True or false: Lulu learns to make origami animals, specifically paper cranes, with her friend Laurie, but struggles with the process?

True

True or false: Laurie offers Lulu a stack of colored paper to make more paper cranes, which Lulu accepts?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were invited to join the choir at the church service they visited?

True

True or false: Lulu prayed so hard she thought the prayers would explode her brain because she hadn't prayed in a long time?

True

True or false: Lulu felt very small compared to the big prayers she and Serena were making?

True

True or false: Lulu could feel Serena praying even harder than she was?

True

True or false: Jack recommends that Lulu sing a show tune for her performance.

True

True or false: Lulu feels confident about her song choice for the performance.

False

True or false: Lulu has never heard the song that Jack hums for her.

True

True or false: Lulu plans to sing a hopeful song for her performance.

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena change their coats to lighter ones after the service due to the warming weather?

True

True or false: Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive?

True

True or false: Their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area instead of attending church?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena attend a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena engage in a polite conversation with the woman who provided them with coats and hats before leaving in a rush?

True

True or false: Lulu feels homesick as they walk, missing their previous home in Texas and longing for their father?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena encounter a woman who had previously provided them with coats and hats at a coat drive?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena decide to take a walk in the neighborhood after changing their coats to lighter ones?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena come across a neighborhood under construction and approach a man working with a nail gun, asking about a person named John Johnson?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena enjoy nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during the drives with their father?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, mentions her father's absence and leaves behind his tool bag

True

True or false: Lulu learns to make origami animals, specifically paper cranes, with her friend Laurie

True

True or false: Laurie mentions the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true

True

True or false: Lulu lies to Laurie about her father's absence and promises to bring a note the next day

True

True or false: Lulu plans to pick up her sister Serena after school, causing her to miss after-school activities

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on her responsibilities and the pressure to maintain appearances

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with making a paper crane and contemplates the idea that wishes might not come true

True

True or false: Lulu's friend Jack offers her an extra dessert and suggests rehearsing for a musical audition

True

True or false: Lulu feels self-conscious about her appearance after a comment from her classmate Deana

True

True or false: The text portrays Lulu's internal struggle and her efforts to navigate her family's challenges while dealing with peer pressure and self-doubt

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on her challenges and wishes for the future

True

True or false: Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their mother is absent and they are running late

True

True or false: Lulu's teacher, Miss Walton, frequently cried and explained the concept of keening to the class

True

True or false: Lulu feels weird on the stage and wonders how it works with the audience

True

True or false: Lulu missed a test due to taking care of her sister, Serena, and is angry and scared about her missing dad

True

True or false: Lulu meets Jack at school and goes to the stage for the first time

True

True or false: Lulu plans to make a thousand paper cranes to make her wish come true

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with cooking dinner on a camp stove and finding her missing dad's note for play rehearsals

True

True or false: Lulu rarely cries, even in difficult situations, and didn't cry when her mother got sick or when they left Texas

True

True or false: Lulu wonders if Aunt Ruth, who they left behind, is worried about them

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on her challenges and wishes for the future

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with questions about her missing dad and who she can trust

True

True or false: Lulu left her backpack and coat on a chair in the deserted gym

True

True or false: Lulu's teacher, Miss Walton, explained the concept of keening to the class

True

True or false: Lulu tells Serena to sleep in because she has a cold?

True

True or false: Lulu stocks up on chicken noodle soup at the food bank because it was her mama's remedy for almost anything?

True

True or false: Lulu encounters a worker at the food bank who asks about her father?

True

True or false: Lulu believes that Serena just needs rest to recover from her cold?

True

True or false: Lulu lies to Jack about her family situation because she is afraid of being separated from Serena and missing out on the play?

True

True or false: Lulu feels conflicted about causing trouble for Jack and Serena by auditioning for the play?

True

True or false: Lulu realizes that acting and singing are similar in the way she tries to make her voice sound normal?

True

True or false: Lulu feels a sense of learning and improvement in her ability to act during the conversation with Jack?

True

True or false: Lulu is left feeling alone and overwhelmed by her circumstances

True

True or false: Lulu helps set up a library corner at the laundromat with Ms. M's suggestion

True

True or false: Lulu feels the unfairness of her situation compared to the carefree kids at the library

True

True or false: Lulu is out of quarters for the dryer, and Ms. M notices her struggle

True

True or false: Lulu's father is mentioned as missing at the beginning of the story

True

True or false: Lulu's mother is absent in the story

True

True or false: Lulu feels frustrated and angry at having to take care of herself and Serena

True

True or false: Lulu worries about her missing father and feels overwhelmed by her responsibilities

True

True or false: Lulu is financially stable at the beginning of the story

False

True or false: Ms. M offers support and comfort to Lulu, showing kindness and understanding

True

True or false: Lulu's struggles are solely related to financial issues

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena are the only two characters mentioned in the given text

False

True or false: Lulu is too tired to focus while working on a story with Deana

True

True or false: Lulu's old iPod is dead, and she hums to comfort herself

True

True or false: Lulu fears that opening up to Jack would lead to her and Serena being separated

True

True or false: Lulu considers confiding in Jack about her family struggles but decides against it

True

True or false: Lulu feels overwhelmed and exhausted, trying to balance responsibilities

True

True or false: Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being leads in a play

True

True or false: Lulu is concerned about her missing father and the need to fold 1,000 paper cranes

True

True or false: Lulu is reminded of her wish for boots as snow falls, and Jack encourages her to get them

True

True or false: Lulu and Jack discuss the possibility of being leads in a play

True

True or false: Lulu is worried about her neighbor Ms. M and her connection to Jack

True

True or false: Lulu struggles to take care of her sister Serena and work on a science fiction story

True

True or false: Lulu and Deana work on a story, but Lulu is too tired to focus

True

True or false: Lulu partners with Deana for a writing assignment at school

True

True or false: Deana suggests a science fiction story about kids on the moon for their writing project

True

True or false: Deana asks Lulu to write the story due to her own perceived lack of writing skills

True

True or false: Lulu makes 147 paper cranes, hoping to fulfill her wishes

True

True or false: Serena and Lulu spent more time at Aunt Ruth's house after their daddy disappeared

True

True or false: Lulu's father disappeared, causing her to feel a mix of anger and worry

True

True or false: Lulu lies to Laurie about her father's absence and promises to bring a note the next day

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena go to the same school

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena are left wishing that John Johnson was around

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena engage in a polite conversation with the woman who provided them with coats and hats before leaving in a rush

False

True or false: Laurie offers Lulu a stack of colored paper to make more paper cranes, which Lulu accepts

False

True or false: Instead of attending church, their father drives them around the town to explore and familiarize themselves with the area

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena stayed in school after hours to keep warm due to the snow?

True

True or false: Lulu couldn't cook outside due to the snow and had to eat cold food?

True

True or false: Lulu felt their sneakers before putting them on on Wednesday?

True

True or false: Lulu was happy for the first time in thirteen days, for those few minutes, those few minutes of joy?

True

True or false: Lulu was forbidden from entering the off-limits tower, but she went inside anyway?

True

True or false: The bell is still present in the tower and can be rung in case of a disaster?

False

True or false: The tower was built as part of an old Carnegie library?

True

True or false: The tower provides a view of the town, the mountains, and the river?

True

True or false: Lulu's sister, Reenie, is taken by social services due to her absence?

True

True or false: Lulu's distress intensifies when she sees her Suburban being towed away, adorned with her paper cranes?

True

True or false: Lulu refuses help and runs away after a distressing conversation with Laurie?

True

True or false: Lulu feels immense guilt for not being there for her sister when she is taken by social services?

True

True or false: Lulu gets engrossed in a rehearsal with Jack, enjoying the music and applause from other kids?

True

True or false: Lulu rushes to find her sister at the elementary school but finds Laurie instead?

True

True or false: Lulu witnesses a commotion involving Mrs. Rogers, police officers, and a tow truck driver towing the Suburban?

True

True or false: Lulu expresses her commitment to take care of her sister, Reenie?

True

True or false: Lulu's mother is mentioned in the text?

True

True or false: Lulu's sister, Reenie, is mentioned in the text?

True

True or false: Lulu feels a sense of loss when her Suburban, adorned with paper cranes, is being towed away?

True

True or false: Lulu and her mother are mentioned in the text?

True

True or false: Lulu experiences a sudden and severe difficulty breathing, reminiscent of a previous hospitalization.

True

True or false: Lulu fears she will never achieve her dreams or reunite with her loved ones if she dies.

True

True or false: Lulu decides not to reveal herself to the police and Mrs. Rogers, fearing separation from her sister and uncertain outcomes.

True

True or false: Lulu notices two women unlocking the library and decides to sneak inside while they are occupied with their work.

True

True or false: Lulu is determined to find safety and continue her search for her sister and father.

True

True or false: Lulu calms herself by reciting a song and manages to regain control of her breath.

True

True or false: Lulu avoids crowded places to prevent recognition and seeks refuge at the closed public library.

True

True or false: Lulu is determined to find safety and continue her search for her sister and father.

True

True or false: Lulu carefully moves through the library, utilizing her familiarity with the building to remain undetected.

True

True or false: The text portrays Lulu's struggle for survival and her determination to reunite with her family in the face of adversity.

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with cooking dinner on a camp stove and finding her missing dad's note for play rehearsals.

False

True or false: Lulu feels embarrassed when Jack bursts into song in the lunchroom.

False

True or false: Lulu's sister Serena's cough is not mentioned to be a temporary illness in the text?

False

True or false: Lulu's mother is not undergoing any treatments in the story?

False

True or false: Lulu's family has faced the loss of a baby and the illness of their mother, with Lulu taking on the responsibility of caring for Serena?

True

True or false: Lulu's family has faced no financial struggles in the story?

False

True or false: Lulu's mother is the only guardian mentioned in the story?

False

True or false: Lulu finds solace in the school play rehearsals and feels like she disappears into a different world?

True

True or false: Lulu's tardiness in picking up Serena does not lead to any warning from Laurie in the story?

False

True or false: Aunt Ruth is the only relative Lulu and Serena have, and she has provided babysitting for them?

True

True or false: Lulu is not worried about her responsibilities towards her sister and the school play in the story?

False

True or false: Lulu's mother is not undergoing treatments, and Lulu is not determined to care for Serena until her mother gets better?

False

True or false: Lulu's family has not faced any challenges in the story?

False

True or false: Lulu's mother is not mentioned to be undergoing treatments in the story?

False

True or false: Deana offers to buy Lulu a LOL Fashion Doll to start her collection?

True

True or false: Deana's house looks like something out of Ye Olde England with wood and stucco?

True

True or false: Lulu feels at home when she enters Deana's house?

True

True or false: Lulu's previous home was large and grand, similar to Deana's house?

False

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, discovered that their family was living in a car and regretted not helping sooner?

True

True or false: Lulu's father was found soon after the incident, but it will take some time before everything is known about his condition?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, would have helped their family if he had known they were living in a car?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's condition is expected to improve, but it will take some time before the full extent of his recovery is known?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey in the text is characterized by a mix of sorrow and anger as she navigates difficult circumstances?

True

True or false: Lulu crushes a paper crane in a fit of anger, but later feels regret and carefully tucks the damaged crane among the others in her pack?

True

True or false: Lulu gives an orange paper crane to Ms. M for good luck, feeling a sense of purpose and determination after recent events?

True

True or false: Lulu observes Ms. M leave the library and then sneaks back inside to sleep among the stacks of newspapers?

True

True or false: The text captures Lulu's internal struggle and resilience as she finds solace in making and sharing paper cranes?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves a deep emotional connection to a broken paper crane?

True

True or false: Lulu encounters Ms. M at the library, who notices her and questions her well-being, prompting Lulu to put on a facade of brightness and normalcy?

True

True or false: The library is closed on Sundays, allowing Lulu to rest undisturbed?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her feeling like an 'instant teakettle' about to boil over?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey is influenced by her father leaving without a word, leaving her and her sister with nothing but the clothes on their backs?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her reflecting on her father's absence and her sense of loss and determination after recent events?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her navigating her emotions and interactions with others, finding comfort in making and sharing paper cranes?

True

True or false: Lulu finds a charger for her iPod in the library?

True

True or false: Lulu makes paper cranes throughout the day, symbolizing her migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family?

True

True or false: Lulu feels comforted and secure in the library as snow falls outside?

True

True or false: Lulu falls asleep and dreams about an article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes?

True

True or false: Ms. M, the librarian, is concerned about Lulu and helps her come to terms with her emotions?

True

True or false: Lulu realizes the significance of the crane and begins to cry, feeling a sense of relief and emotional release?

True

True or false: The story emphasizes the importance of the library as a safe haven for Lulu and the kindness of Ms. M?

True

True or false: Lulu's experience in the library becomes a turning point in her emotional journey and her search for her family?

True

True or false: Lulu plans to visit social services to find her sister and father, despite her reluctance?

True

True or false: Lulu wakes up to find Ms. M, the librarian, who is concerned about her and helps her come to terms with her emotions?

True

True or false: Lulu's experience in the library becomes a turning point in her emotional journey and her search for her family?

True

True or false: Lulu spends two days alone in a library, enjoying the freedom and exploring various books, particularly in the children's section?

True

True or false: Lulu's father is found injured in a meadow and is in a coma in the hospital?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena?

True

True or false: Lulu demands to know her father's condition from the doctor and is determined not to experience the same lack of information as she did with her mother?

True

True or false: The emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition mirror the past experiences Lulu had with her mother?

True

True or false: Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity?

True

True or false: The text captures Lulu's emotional journey and her unwavering determination to reunite with her family?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and his identity is confirmed by his boss?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and his identity is confirmed by his boss?

True

True or false: Lulu breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the realization that her father might still be alive and in the hospital?

True

True or false: Lulu confides in Ms. M about her father's disappearance and the struggles she faced after her mother's death?

True

True or false: Ms. M expresses regret for not being able to help Lulu earlier and vows to assist in finding Serena?

True

True or false: Lulu enters the hospital room where her father is in a medically induced coma and demands to know his condition from the doctor?

True

Lulu collects LOL Fashion Dolls.

False

Deana offers to give Lulu a Fashion Doll as a gift.

True

Lulu is hesitant about going to Deana's house.

True

The description of Deana's house is reminiscent of a fairy-tale princess house.

True

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, discovered that their family was living in a car and regretted not helping sooner?

True

True or false: Lulu's father was found in a field shortly after he went missing?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, would have helped them if he had known about their living situation earlier?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's condition is expected to improve soon after being found?

True

True or false: Lulu finds comfort and security in the library as she reflects on her troubled past and explores various books?

True

True or false: Lulu dreams about an article in the newspaper related to her family and sandhill cranes while asleep in the library?

True

True or false: Lulu's migration from Texas to Montana and her desire to find her family are symbolized by the paper cranes she makes in the library?

True

True or false: Lulu plans to visit social services to find her sister and father despite her reluctance?

True

True or false: Ms. M, the librarian, is concerned about Lulu and helps her come to terms with her emotions?

True

True or false: Lulu's experience in the library becomes a turning point in her emotional journey and her search for her family?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her reflecting on her father's absence and her sense of loss and determination after recent events?

True

True or false: Lulu struggles with feelings of anxiety about what others, especially Jack, would think of her during her time in the library?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her navigating her emotions and interactions with others, finding comfort in making and sharing paper cranes?

True

True or false: The story emphasizes the importance of the library as a safe haven for Lulu and the kindness of Ms. M?

True

True or false: Lulu feels a sense of relief and emotional release upon realizing the significance of the paper crane symbolism?

True

True or false: Lulu feels comforted and secure in the library, surrounded by books and warmth, as snow falls outside?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey in the text is characterized by a mix of sorrow and anger as she navigates difficult circumstances?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her navigating her emotions and interactions with others, finding comfort in making and sharing paper cranes?

True

True or false: Lulu feels frustrated and angry at having to take care of herself and Serena

True

True or false: Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their mother is absent and they are running late.

True

True or false: Lulu receives a tardy slip at school, which is a new experience for her as she had never been tardy before.

True

True or false: Lulu overheard Aunt Ruth making phone calls about sending the girls away

True

True or false: Lulu's father emphasizes self-sufficiency by teaching her to cook on a camp stove?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena enjoy nature activities like fishing and observing wildlife during the drives with their father?

True

True or false: Lulu's sister, Reenie, is taken by social services due to her absence?

False

True or false: Lulu learns to make origami animals, specifically paper cranes, with her friend Laurie?

False

True or false: Lulu feels at home when she enters Deana's house?

False

True or false: Lulu was happy for the first time in thirteen days, for those few minutes, those few minutes of joy?

True

True or false: Lulu believes the injured man in the meadow could be her father after reading a newspaper article?

True

True or false: Lulu demands to know her father's condition from the doctor when she enters the hospital room?

True

True or false: Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional turmoil and uncertainty about her father's condition mirror the experiences she had with her mother?

True

True or false: Lulu's unwavering determination is to reunite with her family captured in the text?

True

True or false: Lulu's father is confirmed to be alive and in the hospital by his boss?

True

True or false: Lulu and her mother's struggles after her father's disappearance are detailed in the text?

True

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves a deep emotional connection to a broken paper crane?

False

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her feeling like an 'instant teakettle' about to boil over?

True

True or false: Lulu's determination to reunite with her family is hindered by her lack of information about her father's condition?

False

True or false: Lulu's emotional journey involves her feeling at home when she enters Deana's house?

False

True or false: Lulu's father's boss, Hank, had figured out where they lived and offered to help sooner?

True

True or false: Mr. Albert has arranged for Lulu to stay at their place until they sort things out later in the week?

True

True or false: Lulu was forbidden from taking her sister, Serena, away with them due to legal reasons?

True

True or false: Lulu's sister is in a foster care home on the other side of town?

True

True or false: Lulu's family faced financial struggles, but received support from the community and legal help?

True

True or false: Aunt Ruth showed a mix of anger and concern while caring for Lulu and Serena?

True

True or false: Lulu discovered that many people in the community care about her and her family?

True

True or false: Aunt Ruth left for Texas, leaving Lulu's father to look after the family?

True

True or false: Lulu continues to carry her mother's memory with her through her singing and acting?

True

True or false: The story illustrates the importance of community support and the resilience of Lulu and her family?

True

True or false: Lulu's father's employer, hospital staff, and others rallied around Lulu's family?

True

True or false: Lulu finds comfort in performing and is touched by Aunt Ruth's emotional reaction?

True

True or false: Lulu reflects on the difficulty of asking for help and the importance of support from others?

True

True or false: Lulu's father fell ill and was taken to the hospital, where Lulu and Serena visited him?

True

True or false: Deana and Lulu bonded over the story of Hiroshima and the tradition of making paper cranes?

True

True or false: Lulu felt a mix of emotions towards her father's absence and eventual return?

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were separated before reuniting at the foster home

True

True or false: Lulu's neighbor Jack sympathizes with her experience of living in a car

True

True or false: Lulu receives paper cranes at school as a gesture of support from her classmates

True

True or false: Deana, a classmate, shows unexpected kindness towards Lulu and offers her a gift

True

True or false: Lulu begins to see the potential for friendship with Deana as they spend time together at a play rehearsal

True

True or false: Lulu's classmates and Deana's gestures mark a turning point for Lulu, as she starts to feel accepted and supported in her new environment

True

True or false: Lulu's newfound stability and support lead her to consider returning to school and pursuing her interests

True

True or false: Lulu's sister Serena dislikes peas at the foster home

True

True or false: Lulu's neighbor Jack offers her an extra dessert and suggests rehearsing for a musical audition

False

True or false: Lulu and Serena attended a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana

False

True or false: Lulu takes charge of getting herself and Serena ready for school, as their mother is absent and they are running late

True

True or false: Deana continues to show kindness by giving Lulu a paper crane and expressing an interest in spending time together outside of school

True

True or false: Daddy expressed regret for running away and not facing his responsibilities

True

True or false: Aunt Ruth offered to take the family back to Texas, but they decided to stay in Montana

True

True or false: The family kept the Suburban and planned to fix it up

True

True or false: The girls learned that their school play would be 'Les Mis' set in modern times

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were excited about the upcoming school play

True

True or false: Lulu kept a broken crane as a reminder of their past hardships

True

True or false: Lulu helped build bookshelves and worked on a Habitat house with her dad

True

True or false: Lulu and her friend Deana discussed the school play and their plans for the day

True

True or false: Lulu's mother is mentioned to be undergoing treatments in the story

False

True or false: The family started building their own house in Montana

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were praying for the same thing during the service

True

True or false: Lulu and her mother's struggles after her father's disappearance are detailed in the text

False

True or false: Daddy expressed regret for running away and not facing his responsibilities

True

True or false: Daddy was attacked and left unconscious, leading to uncertainty about what happened

True

True or false: Aunt Ruth offered to take the family back to Texas, but they decided to stay in Montana

True

True or false: Daddy built a dollhouse for Serena as a Christmas present

True

True or false: The family started building their own house in Montana

True

True or false: Lulu kept a broken crane as a reminder of their past hardships

True

True or false: Lulu helped build bookshelves and worked on a Habitat house with her dad

True

True or false: The family kept the Suburban and planned to fix it up

False

True or false: The girls learned that their school play would be 'Les Mis' set in modern times

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena were excited about the upcoming school play

True

True or false: Lulu and her friend Deana discussed the school play and their plans for the day

True

True or false: Lulu and Serena attended a Sunday service at a Lutheran church in Montana

False

Study Notes

Family's Struggle in Montana

  • Lulu and her sister, Serena, are waiting for their father to pick them up, but he is late, causing Lulu to feel anxious and worried.
  • The family has moved to Montana for work, and the girls are living in an RV park while their father struggles to find suitable housing due to the high demand for workers.
  • Despite the difficult circumstances, the girls have established a routine, including visits to the food bank, laundromat, and library, and spending time at the public pool during the summer.
  • Their father emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency by teaching Lulu to cook on a camp stove and store their belongings safely due to the presence of wild animals.
  • Lulu recalls a previous incident when her father disappeared, causing her to feel a mix of anger and worry, but she assures her sister that they will manage for the night with the food they have.
  • The story also references the girls' mother and their troubled past in Texas, indicating a history of family struggles and instability.
  • The narrative portrays the girls' resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity, as they navigate their new life in Montana with determination and strength.
  • The father's disappearance triggers memories of a previous traumatic event, highlighting the family's history of instability and challenges.
  • The text paints a picture of the family's daily life and coping mechanisms, emphasizing their self-sufficiency and ability to support each other.
  • The story provides insight into the family's financial struggles and the father's difficulty in finding suitable housing due to the high demand for workers in the area.
  • The narrative captures the emotional impact of the father's absence on the girls, highlighting their resilience and ability to support each other during challenging times.
  • The text portrays the girls' resilience and adaptability, offering a glimpse into their daily life and the challenges they face as a family in Montana.

Trouble River Summary

  • Lulu talks to her father's boss, Hank, who mentions her father's absence and leaves behind his tool bag
  • Hank asks Lulu to deliver the tool bag to her father, and she agrees
  • Lulu's friend Jack offers her an extra dessert and suggests rehearsing for a musical audition
  • Lulu feels self-conscious about her appearance after a comment from her classmate Deana
  • Lulu learns to make origami animals, specifically paper cranes, with her friend Laurie
  • Laurie mentions the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, linking it to the legend of making a wish come true
  • Lulu struggles with making a paper crane and contemplates the idea that wishes might not come true
  • Laurie offers Lulu a stack of colored paper to make more paper cranes
  • Lulu lies to Laurie about her father's absence and promises to bring a note the next day
  • Lulu plans to pick up her sister Serena after school, causing her to miss after-school activities
  • Lulu reflects on her responsibilities and the pressure to maintain appearances
  • The text portrays Lulu's internal struggle and her efforts to navigate her family's challenges while dealing with peer pressure and self-doubt

Lulu's Challenges and Wishes

  • Lulu struggles with cooking dinner on a camp stove and finding her missing dad's note for play rehearsals
  • Lulu plans to make a thousand paper cranes to make her wish come true
  • Miss Walton, Lulu's teacher, cried frequently and explained the concept of keening to the class
  • Lulu rarely cries, even in difficult situations, and didn't cry when her mother got sick or when they left Texas
  • Lulu missed a test due to taking care of her sister, Serena, and is angry and scared about her missing dad
  • Lulu wonders if Aunt Ruth, who they left behind, is worried about them
  • Lulu struggles with questions about her missing dad and who she can trust
  • Lulu meets Jack at school and goes to the stage for the first time
  • Lulu feels weird on the stage and wonders how it works with the audience
  • The gym is deserted, and Lulu leaves her backpack and coat on a chair
  • Jack explains that chairs and other items are put up for the performance
  • Lulu reflects on her challenges and wishes for the future

Lulu's Challenges and Connections

  • Lulu takes care of her sister Serena, who is sick and they are living alone in a Suburban
  • Lulu is worried about their situation being discovered by the school nurse
  • Lulu faces financial difficulties, struggles to pay bills and buy necessities
  • Lulu wishes for her father to return and for a better life for her and Serena
  • Lulu makes 147 paper cranes, hoping to fulfill her wishes
  • Lulu partners with Deana for a writing assignment at school
  • Deana initially seems reserved but then engages in a lively discussion with Lulu
  • Deana suggests a science fiction story about kids on the moon for their writing project
  • Deana asks Lulu to write the story due to her own perceived lack of writing skills
  • Deana abruptly changes back to being quiet after the discussion
  • Lulu is left bewildered by Deana's sudden change in behavior
  • Jack, another classmate, shows excitement at lunch, contrasting Lulu's confusion

A Family's Struggles and Responsibilities

  • Lulu's sister Serena has a persistent cough, and their guardian Laurie insists that Serena must be well before attending after-school activities.
  • Lulu is counting down the days since her father left, hoping for his return.
  • Deana, Lulu's classmate, faces bullying due to hygiene, causing Lulu to worry about her responsibilities towards her sister and the school play.
  • Lulu faces financial struggles, as she finds a note about the remaining rent on her car.
  • Lulu finds solace in the school play rehearsals, feeling like she disappears into a different world.
  • Lulu is late to pick up Serena, prompting Laurie to warn her about potential consequences for her tardiness.
  • Lulu's family has faced the loss of a baby and the illness of their mother, with Lulu taking on the responsibility of caring for Serena.
  • Lulu's mother is undergoing treatments, and Lulu is determined to care for Serena until her mother gets better.
  • Despite the family's challenges, Lulu and her mother share a rare moment of laughter while discussing their tough relative, Aunt Ruth.
  • Aunt Ruth is the only relative they have and has provided babysitting for Lulu and Serena.

Lulu's Emotional Journey to Find Her Missing Father

  • Lulu breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the realization that her father might still be alive and in the hospital.
  • Lulu confides in Ms. M about her father's disappearance and the struggles she faced after her mother's death.
  • Lulu reads a newspaper article about a man found injured in a meadow, and she believes it could be her father.
  • Ms. M drives Lulu to the hospital where the unidentified man is in a coma, and Lulu shares her life story with Ms. M.
  • Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena.
  • Ms. M expresses regret for not being able to help Lulu earlier and vows to assist in finding Serena.
  • Lulu enters the hospital room where her father is in a medically induced coma, and demands to know his condition from the doctor.
  • The doctor explains that her father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and that his boss confirmed his identity.
  • Lulu is determined not to experience the same lack of information about her father's condition as she did with her mother.
  • The emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition mirror the past experiences Lulu had with her mother.
  • Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
  • The text captures Lulu's emotional journey and her unwavering determination to reunite with her family.

Lulu's Emotional Journey to Find Her Missing Father

  • Lulu breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the realization that her father might still be alive and in the hospital.
  • Lulu confides in Ms. M about her father's disappearance and the struggles she faced after her mother's death.
  • Lulu reads a newspaper article about a man found injured in a meadow, and she believes it could be her father.
  • Ms. M drives Lulu to the hospital where the unidentified man is in a coma, and Lulu shares her life story with Ms. M.
  • Lulu's emotional confession moves Ms. M to tears, and Lulu asks for help finding her sister, Serena.
  • Ms. M expresses regret for not being able to help Lulu earlier and vows to assist in finding Serena.
  • Lulu enters the hospital room where her father is in a medically induced coma, and demands to know his condition from the doctor.
  • The doctor explains that her father's injuries are being stabilized in the induced coma and that his boss confirmed his identity.
  • Lulu is determined not to experience the same lack of information about her father's condition as she did with her mother.
  • The emotional turmoil and uncertainty of her father's condition mirror the past experiences Lulu had with her mother.
  • Lulu's determination to be informed about her father's condition reflects her growth and resilience in the face of adversity.
  • The text captures Lulu's emotional journey and her unwavering determination to reunite with her family.

Building a New Life in Montana

  • Daddy expressed regret for running away and not facing his responsibilities
  • Daddy was attacked and left unconscious, leading to uncertainty about what happened
  • Aunt Ruth offered to take the family back to Texas, but they decided to stay in Montana
  • Daddy built a dollhouse for Serena as a Christmas present
  • The family started building their own house in Montana
  • Lulu kept a broken crane as a reminder of their past hardships
  • Lulu helped build bookshelves and worked on a Habitat house with her dad
  • The family kept the Suburban and planned to fix it up
  • The girls learned that their school play would be "Les Mis" set in modern times
  • Lulu and Serena were excited about the upcoming school play
  • Lulu and her friend Deana discussed the school play and their plans for the day

Building a New Life in Montana

  • Daddy expressed regret for running away and not facing his responsibilities
  • Daddy was attacked and left unconscious, leading to uncertainty about what happened
  • Aunt Ruth offered to take the family back to Texas, but they decided to stay in Montana
  • Daddy built a dollhouse for Serena as a Christmas present
  • The family started building their own house in Montana
  • Lulu kept a broken crane as a reminder of their past hardships
  • Lulu helped build bookshelves and worked on a Habitat house with her dad
  • The family kept the Suburban and planned to fix it up
  • The girls learned that their school play would be "Les Mis" set in modern times
  • Lulu and Serena were excited about the upcoming school play
  • Lulu and her friend Deana discussed the school play and their plans for the day

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