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Joe Pepitone gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap

True

Horace Clarke gave Danny his cap

True

Joe Pepitone handed his jacket to Holling Hoodhood

False

Doug Swieteck's brother found out about Joe Pepitone's baseball cap and demanded it from him

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True or false: The protagonist's father has a stable job at the beginning of the story?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The protagonist's older brother is not in the army?

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True or false: The family's relocation is due to the protagonist's father finding a new job in Marysville?

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True or false: The mother is excited about the move and expresses no concerns?

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True or false: The father's employment situation is unstable?

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True or false: The father brings home boxes from the A&P for unpacking?

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True or false: The family's impending relocation is not related to the father's job loss?

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True or false: The father is very attached to their current place and doesn't want to leave?

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True or false: The tension between the parents is not evident in the story?

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True or false: The family's relocation is not a major change for them?

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True or false: The family is not packing for the move?

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True or false: The protagonist's favorite baseball cap does not get passed on to others?

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True or false: The narrator's mother decides to give away her plants to their neighbors before leaving.

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True or false: The family arrives at their new, smaller house in Long Island.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's brother will have to room with him, and there's no room for Lucas if he comes home.

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True or false: The narrator is hiding the fact that the jacket he received is actually Joe Pepitone's.

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True or false: The narrator is struggling with the cold weather in Marysville.

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True or false: The family's new house is located past the Ballard Paper Mill and a railroad yard.

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True or false: The narrator's father doesn't want Lucas, the narrator's brother, hanging around like he owns the place.

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True or false: The narrator is worried about sweating Joe Pepitone's signature off the jacket.

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True or false: The story is set in the winter and the family has left their Long Island home to move to Marysville.

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True or false: The narrator's family is moving to Marysville from Long Island.

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True or false: Ernie Eco helped the family pack their belongings and load them onto a truck.

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True or false: Holling Hoodhood gives the narrator a Boston Red Sox jacket as a farewell gift.

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True or false: The narrator hopes for a girl to trip at the library entrance, but she doesn't, so he enters the library.

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True or false: The library is described as dark, cool, and quiet, with people reading at tables and a woman at a desk.

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True or false: The narrator finds a large, empty room with just a painting and a square table with a glass case on the next floor of the library.

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True or false: The huge book discovered by the narrator under the glass case has a single picture of a falling bird.

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True or false: The narrator draws the bird on the glass case and then takes a printed card from the table.

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True or false: The narrator returns home to a scene of family dynamics, with his father working downstairs and his mother bringing hot dogs from the diner.

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True or false: The narrator's father complains about work and later scolds the narrator and his brother for wrestling and not sleeping.

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True or false: The narrator reflects on drawing the bird and falls asleep thinking about it.

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True or false: The narrator wakes up to a hot day and describes the atmosphere in the room.

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True or false: The text ends abruptly, leaving the story open-ended.

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True or false: The narrative style is formal and descriptive, with a focus on the surroundings and events.

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True or false: The narrative style is informal and conversational, with a focus on the narrator's thoughts and observations.

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True or false: The protagonist's father went to the Ballard Paper Mill to sign forms on a Saturday?

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True or false: The mother finished cleaning the kitchen before the father returned?

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True or false: The father was frustrated about the kitchen not being ready and the lack of groceries, questioning the low salary offered by Mr. Ballard?

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True or false: The protagonist was left alone in the new house when the mother and brother went to find a diner?

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True or false: The protagonist explored the basement and hung a jacket, then went out to explore the town of Marysville?

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True or false: The protagonist expressed his love for the town of Marysville?

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True or false: The protagonist had a friendly conversation with the girl he encountered in Marysville?

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True or false: The girl challenged the protagonist's familiarity with a library?

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True or false: The girl taunted the protagonist and entered the library?

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True or false: The encounter left the protagonist feeling proud of his behavior?

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True or false: The protagonist realized he was starting to sound like someone named Lucas?

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True or false: The encounter left the protagonist feeling belittled and ashamed of his behavior?

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True or false: The protagonist had difficulty matching Mr. Spicer's hand-drawn letters to the letters on the street signs?

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True or false: Mr. Spicer understood the town of Marysville as well as he should have?

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True or false: The protagonist had to ask for directions to find the streets on the map?

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True or false: Lil warned the protagonist about Mrs. Windermere?

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True or false: The protagonist initially encounters Mrs. Windermere in a shimmering blue gown?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere dismisses the protagonist as a 'skinny and rude delivery boy' at first?

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True or false: The protagonist offers Mrs. Windermere lemon ice cream to gain her attention?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere describes the presence of 'Creativity' in her writing?

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True or false: The protagonist quenches his thirst by drinking from the faucet in Mrs. Windermere's kitchen?

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True or false: The protagonist is instructed to put away groceries in Mrs. Windermere's meticulously organized kitchen?

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True or false: The protagonist needs to collect $22.78 for the delivery?

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True or false: The hall in Mrs. Windermere's house is adorned with framed photographs of actors and actresses?

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True or false: The setting of the bright sitting room in Mrs. Windermere's house is described in yellow and white?

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True or false: The detailed descriptions of the house and the protagonist's interactions provide insight into the characters and the setting?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere initially remains engrossed in her writing despite the protagonist seeking her attention?

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True or false: The kitchen in Mrs. Windermere's house is described with white and yellow tile floor and matching dishes and glasses?

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True or false: The protagonist encounters challenging conditions, including extreme heat and a difficult path to Mrs. Windermere's house?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere is described as having white, wispy hair and an unusual hairstyle with pencils in her bun?

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True or false: The protagonist's experience delivering groceries highlights the challenges and obstacles faced, including the difficulty of finding houses and the demanding conditions?

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True or false: The text creates a vivid picture of the protagonist's surroundings, including the neighborhood, the heat, and Mrs. Windermere's grand house?

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True or false: The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's determination and perseverance in completing the deliveries despite the challenges encountered?

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True or false: The detailed descriptions and dialogue provide insight into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions during the delivery process?

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True or false: The text captures the protagonist's anticipation and apprehension as they wait at Mrs. Windermere's house, adding tension to the narrative?

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True or false: The protagonist's interactions with Mr. Spicer and other characters, as well as their internal thoughts, contribute to the development of the story and the protagonist's character?

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True or false: The protagonist's last delivery is to Mrs. Windermere's house?

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True or false: The protagonist's boss, Mr. Spicer, warns about the importance of delivering to Mrs. Windermere and receiving payment?

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True or false: The protagonist hears the sound of typing from inside Mrs. Windermere's house while waiting at the door?

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True or false: The text ends with the protagonist successfully completing the deliveries and overcoming the challenges?

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True or false: The narrator is given $25 by Mrs. Windermere.

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True or false: The narrator accidentally enters a room with a picture of birds and feels captivated by it.

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True or false: The narrator is given a tip of $2.22 by Mr. Spicer at Spicer's Deli.

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True or false: The narrator goes to the library, but Mrs. Merriam ignores him, so he goes upstairs to work on drawing.

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True or false: The narrator mentions a brief encounter with Mr. Powell at the library.

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True or false: The narrator burps loudly outside, scaring birds from the trees, and then goes home, putting the $2.22 in his pocket.

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True or false: The room at Mrs. Windermere's house is filled with books, with shelves reaching the ceiling, and piles of books on the floor and around the desk.

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere is initially dismissive of the narrator, but eventually requests assistance with the typewriter keys.

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True or false: The narrator is excited about the $25 he received from Mrs. Windermere.

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True or false: The narrator is given a farewell gift of a Boston Red Sox jacket by Holling Hoodhood.

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True or false: The narrator returns home to a scene of family dynamics, with his father working downstairs and his mother bringing hot dogs from the diner.

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True or false: The narrator goes to the library and has a friendly conversation with the girl he encountered.

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True or false: The protagonist encounters Lil Spicer four times.

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True or false: The first encounter with Lil Spicer involves the protagonist jumping under a sprinkler to cool off.

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True or false: Lil Spicer offers to help clean the bird droppings off the protagonist's head, and he accepts the offer.

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True or false: The encounters with Lil Spicer highlight the protagonist's feelings of being mocked and belittled.

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True or false: The protagonist's interactions with Lil Spicer reveal his internal turmoil and sense of being an outsider.

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True or false: The protagonist's responses to Lil Spicer's teasing demonstrate his internal conflict and desire to maintain his pride.

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True or false: The encounters with Lil Spicer contribute to the protagonist's growing frustration and resentment towards his circumstances.

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True or false: The protagonist's encounters with Lil Spicer serve as a recurring theme of feeling inadequate and misunderstood.

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True or false: The protagonist's encounters with Lil Spicer illustrate his longing for acceptance and understanding amidst his challenging circumstances.

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True or false: The second encounter with Lil Spicer is near a deli, where the protagonist's brother is with a group of criminals.

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True or false: A crow drops bird poop on the protagonist's head during the second encounter with Lil Spicer.

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True or false: The protagonist hides in the shadows to avoid being detected by a group of criminals during the second encounter with Lil Spicer.

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True or false: The narrator went to the Marysville Free Public Library to read books.

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True or false: The protagonist moved to a new town during the summer before starting at Washington Irving Junior High School.

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True or false: The protagonist felt excited to show his drawing to someone who would care besides his mother.

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True or false: The protagonist visited the Marysville Free Public Library every Saturday for the rest of August and on into September to read books.

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True or false: The narrator's mother insists on staying for the whole session at the informational meeting?

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True or false: Principal Peattie finds the narrator's challenge to the bathroom rule amusing?

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True or false: The students are given dittos to read, making the auditorium increasingly cold?

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True or false: The narrator's rebellious attitude is evident in his questioning of the rules?

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True or false: The small group session led by Principal Peattie is attended by the narrator's mother?

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True or false: The school theme is announced by one of the teachers?

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True or false: The small group sessions are attended by both parents and students?

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True or false: The students and mothers seem unfamiliar with each other from elementary school?

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True or false: The school has a modest appearance with linoleum floors and no auditorium?

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True or false: The narrator challenges the auditorium rule, causing laughter in the classroom?

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True or false: Principal Peattie leads a small group session attended by the narrator?

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True or false: The students are given dittos to solve math problems during the small group session?

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True or false: Doug's visit to the library and his interactions with the people there demonstrate his desire to find solace and support in a challenging environment?

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True or false: Doug's interactions with his brother and Mrs. Merriam reflect his struggle with feeling powerless and bullied?

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True or false: The text portrays Doug's internal struggles and the impact of external bullying on his emotional state?

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True or false: Doug recalls a moment of feeling helpless and compares it to the plight of an Arctic Tern?

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True or false: Doug listens to a teacher discussing NASA's plan to send men to the moon, inspiring the students to dream big?

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True or false: Doug shares black-and-white ice cream with his mother, and reflects on various positive experiences?

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True or false: Doug tries to be polite to Mrs. Merriam, but she responds with a cryptic and unpleasant comment?

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True or false: Doug speaks with Mr. Powell about solving a problem with feathers for a project?

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True or false: The protagonist, Doug Swieteck, is ridiculed by his principal for his appearance, leading to a confrontation?

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True or false: Doug's brother mocks him for going to the library, leading to a tense interaction?

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True or false: Doug's brother taunts him again, and Doug feels frustrated and powerless?

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True or false: Doug visits the library and encounters Mrs. Merriam, who appears to be in a sour mood?

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True or false: The narrator's father and brother are facing potential legal trouble?

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True or false: Mr. Powell and Lil express belief in the narrator's artistic talent?

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True or false: The police visit the narrator's home twice due to suspicions about the brother's involvement in a robbery?

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True or false: The family's troubles and the narrator's artistic talents are central themes in the text?

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True or false: The text emphasizes the impact of positive feedback from Mr. Powell and Lil on the narrator's self-esteem?

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True or false: The narrator's sister, Lil, interrupts the narrator's drawing session?

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True or false: The police's suspicions about the brother and the subsequent gossip in the small town add to the family's troubles?

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True or false: The text depicts a challenging family environment?

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True or false: The family's troubles and the narrator's artistic potential are rare positive experiences for the narrator?

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True or false: The impact of positive affirmation from Mr. Powell and Lil is evident amidst the family and community difficulties?

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True or false: The text highlights the impact of positive affirmation on the narrator's sense of worth?

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True or false: The narrator's artistic potential is recognized by Mr. Powell and Lil amidst the family's troubles and community gossip?

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True or false: The protagonist's drawing of the tern's feathers was praised by Mr. Powell?

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True or false: The protagonist's brother is suspected of robbing Spicer's Deli?

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True or false: The protagonist's family denies the brother's involvement in the robbery?

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True or false: The protagonist's dedication to drawing the tern's feathers is emphasized in the text?

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True or false: The protagonist's commitment to his art and his loyalty to his brother are highlighted?

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True or false: The police remain suspicious despite the alibis provided by the protagonist and his mother?

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True or false: The protagonist's father arrives home late after being informed of the police questioning his son?

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True or false: The text suggests the protagonist's brother might be falsely accused of the deli robbery?

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True or false: The protagonist's family faces suspicion and pressure due to the robbery accusation?

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True or false: The protagonist claims to have been awake all night, drawing the tern's feathers, and asserts his brother's innocence?

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True or false: The protagonist and his mother provide alibis for the brother?

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True or false: The protagonist hands a paper to Mr. Powell at a museum and realizes the Arctic Tern exhibit is replaced by Large-Billed Puffins?

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True or false: The narrator was initially hesitant to read Jane Eyre out loud in class?

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True or false: Miss Cowper reassured the narrator that he should try to read aloud despite having different gifts than Otis Bottom?

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True or false: The narrator was eager to throw up after listening to Otis Bottom's reading?

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True or false: The period was almost over when Miss Cowper announced five new readers for the next day?

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True or false: The narrator encounters a woman who rushes to her typewriter after mentioning 'the god' in reference to a play?

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True or false: The narrator goes to Spicer's Deli for a cold Coke after putting books back on the shelf?

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True or false: The narrator's brother is involved in a high-speed chase with the police after a break-in at the Tools 'n' More Hardware Store?

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True or false: The narrator's brother is questioned by Mr. Daugherty and another policeman at their home?

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True or false: The tension between the mother and the brother is evident as she worries about his actions?

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True or false: The narrator completes homework, including drawing and reading Jane Eyre?

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True or false: The narrator suspects Mr. Rochester has not yet arrived in the story?

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True or false: The narrator takes their time with their tasks?

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True or false: The break-in at the Tools 'n' More Hardware Store leads to police questioning the narrator's family?

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True or false: The narrator's artistic potential is recognized by Mr. Powell and Lil amidst the family's troubles and community gossip?

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True or false: The narrator challenges the auditorium rule, causing laughter in the classroom?

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True or false: The protagonist hides in the shadows to avoid being detected by a group of criminals during the second encounter with Lil Spicer?

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True or false: The narrator's brother is in bed, possibly crying, creating a heavy atmosphere in the house

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True or false: The leaves around The Dump turn brown and are burned, creating a distinct smell

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True or false: Mother reminisces about the narrator's brother, Lucas, and expresses hope for his return

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True or false: The narrator worries about causing trouble in PE class due to his mother's existing problems

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True or false: Coach Reed and the narrator have a strained relationship

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True or false: The narrator switches teams, causing Coach Reed's anger

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True or false: Coach Reed insists the narrator join the 'Skins' team and remove his shirt

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True or false: The narrator defies Coach Reed's order, leading to a tense confrontation

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True or false: The interaction with Coach Reed escalates, setting the stage for potential trouble

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True or false: The text includes a description of the changing colors of trees in Marysville

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True or false: The narrator tries to avoid trouble in PE class, particularly with Coach Reed

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True or false: The narrator's brother is at PE class with him and is causing trouble as well

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True or false: Doug Swieteck feels isolated during detention in the physical science room on a beautiful October afternoon.

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True or false: Mr. Ferris tries to engage Doug in studying the periodic table and struggles to get his attention.

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True or false: Miss Cowper shares a message about dealing with things that cannot be fixed and the role of good teachers.

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True or false: Doug is unexpectedly sent to Miss Cowper's room for detention instead of Mr. Ferris's room.

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True or false: Mr. Ferris jokes about being a 'mean old crank' and suggests Doug should report to Miss Cowper's room.

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True or false: Doug's brother taunts him again, and Doug feels frustrated and powerless.

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True or false: Joe Pepitone gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap.

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True or false: Doug Swieteck's brother found out about Joe Pepitone's baseball cap and demanded it from him.

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True or false: The protagonist's father brings home boxes from the A&P for unpacking.

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere is initially dismissive of the narrator, but eventually requests assistance with the typewriter keys.

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True or false: The protagonist's last delivery is to Mrs. Windermere's house.

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True or false: Doug speaks with Mr. Powell about solving a problem with feathers for a project.

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True or false: The narrator is offered a babysitting job by Mrs. Daugherty for her five children?

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True or false: The narrator's father takes the $5 he earns every Saturday morning?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere surprises the narrator with a first edition of 'Jane Eyre'?

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True or false: The unexpected opportunities bring new experiences and challenges to the narrator's life?

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True or false: The narrator's interactions with various characters contribute to his personal growth and learning?

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True or false: The text captures the narrator's journey of unexpected opportunities, from learning to read to discovering rare books?

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True or false: The narrator is living on the tips from the babysitting job?

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True or false: Miss Cowper asks the narrator to help her develop a County Literacy Unit by playing the role of a student who is learning to read?

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True or false: The narrator learns about letters, their sounds, and how they work together to form words?

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True or false: The narrator practices picking out new words and sounding them out in 'Jane Eyre' during Saturday morning deliveries?

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True or false: Mrs. Mason and Mr. Loeffler both share their experiences with 'Jane Eyre' from their school days?

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True or false: The narrator is given the first edition of 'Jane Eyre' by Mrs. Windermere, who highlights the value of collecting such a rare edition?

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True or false: The protagonist counted the number 216 and used this knowledge to win a competition?

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True or false: Mr. Big Bucks Ballard was impressed by the protagonist's knowledge of the number 216?

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True or false: The protagonist's partner was not supposed to win the competition?

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True or false: The protagonist's partner told Mr. Big Bucks Ballard that the protagonist knew the last answer because he had counted once?

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True or false: Doug throws his first ringer in horseshoes and receives praise from Mr. Ballard.

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True or false: Mr. Ballard invites Doug to visit his office and celebrate with lemonade.

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True or false: The Yellow Shank in the picture is described as owning its surroundings in a fall scene.

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True or false: Doug's suggestion about where the picture belongs is met with mixed reactions.

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True or false: Mr. Powell's reaction motivates Doug to reclaim the bird drawings and start drawing again.

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True or false: Ernie Eco visits Doug before going with his father to look at a new pickup truck.

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True or false: The Yellow Shank in the picture is described as owning its surroundings in a spring scene.

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True or false: Doug returns to the library with the picture, and Mrs. Stenson recognizes its significance.

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True or false: The person with the frames involves Doug in the decision-making process.

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True or false: The picture is put back in its tube and the opportunity is lost.

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True or false: Mr. Powell recognizes the significance of the bird drawings.

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True or false: Doug is not motivated by Mr. Powell's reaction to reclaim the bird drawings.

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True or false: The protagonist's mother is shown to be emotionally stable throughout the story?

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True or false: The protagonist's brother is involved in a physical altercation that leaves him emotionally vulnerable?

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True or false: The protagonist finds inspiration from a bird in a book while seeking solace in the library?

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True or false: The protagonist hides a baseball in the basement that he discovered in his father's jacket pocket?

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True or false: The protagonist gains recognition at school and excels in various subjects?

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True or false: The protagonist's English teacher does not express admiration for the protagonist's progress?

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True or false: The protagonist reflects on his progress and self-worth, finding validation despite lies?

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True or false: The protagonist faces a daunting task in English class and fails to rise to the challenge?

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True or false: The protagonist receives praise from a classmate, boosting his confidence and self-esteem?

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True or false: The protagonist's family is in disarray when he returns home, with his mother crying and his brother emotionally vulnerable?

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True or false: The protagonist's father denies receiving a supposed gift from Mr. Ballard?

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True or false: The protagonist's boss, Mr. Spicer, warns about the importance of delivering to Mrs. Windermere and receiving payment?

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True or false: The protagonist's father accuses Mr. Ballard of setting up the contest and not giving away the prize money or a baseball?

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True or false: The protagonist decides not to visit Mr. Ballard's office after school as instructed by him?

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True or false: The protagonist accidentally discovers his father's car parked at the Ballard Paper Mill?

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True or false: The protagonist meets Mr. Ballard in his office, where he sees pictures of Mr. Ballard with notable personalities?

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True or false: Mr. Ballard mentions giving the protagonist's father a hundred dollars and a baseball, which the protagonist denies receiving?

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True or false: The protagonist suggests that Mr. Ballard practices horseshoes by the river, leading to them playing together?

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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the encounter, realizing his father's advice about not expecting anything to be true?

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True or false: The protagonist provides statistics of fights in school, deciding to avoid confrontations?

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True or false: The protagonist meets Mrs. Stenson, who informs him about Mr. Ballard's orchids and his generosity towards former employees?

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True or false: Mr. Ballard questions the protagonist's response and advises him not to count on anything?

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True or false: The protagonist shares the statistics of their game, with Mr. Ballard being skilled at throwing ringers and leaners?

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True or false: The protagonist's unique ringer impresses Mr. Ballard?

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True or false: The narrator impresses his teacher, Mrs. Verne, with his understanding of the z-axis in class

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True or false: The narrator defies the gym teacher to go running with friends during the wrestling unit in PE class

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True or false: The narrator shares a moment with Lil, teaching her how to throw horseshoes, and they share a kiss

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True or false: The narrator describes the dreariness of November in Marysville, New York, and the challenges of running in the rain

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True or false: The narrator's determination to run leads to his friends, James Russell and Otis Bottom, panting and wondering why they have to go so fast

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True or false: The narrator changes clothes in the bathroom stall to avoid embarrassment in front of his classmates

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True or false: The So-Called Gym Teacher introduces volleyball as the new unit in PE, leading to a chaotic and unsatisfying class

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True or false: The narrator is called to the Principal's Office after a note is delivered to his English class, creating a sense of anticipation and curiosity among his classmates

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True or false: The narrator joins the wrestling unit in PE class despite not enjoying it

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True or false: The narrator's friends, James Russell and Otis Bottom, easily keep up with him during their run

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True or false: The narrator's classmates mock him for his performance in the volleyball unit in PE

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True or false: The narrator's English teacher praises him for the note delivered to the Principal's Office

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True or false: The protagonist expresses a lack of enthusiasm for both the Volleyball and Wrestling Units in PE class?

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True or false: The So-Called Gym Teacher threatens the two circlers with two more zeroes for circling too much during the Wrestling Unit?

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True or false: The protagonist refrains from complaining about being in the Wrestling Unit despite the absence of other students who had also missed most of it?

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True or false: The protagonist harbors some resentment towards the So-Called Gym Teacher's behavior and attitude?

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True or false: The protagonist faces mistreatment from the So-Called Gym Teacher during volleyball class?

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True or false: The protagonist resists the urge to retaliate physically against the teacher?

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True or false: The teacher's actions are revealed to be premeditated and unfair?

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True or false: The protagonist is caught looking at the teacher's personal items and is reprimanded?

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True or false: The protagonist is paired with a much larger classmate for wrestling?

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True or false: The protagonist is excused from physical education to assist with a literacy unit?

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True or false: The text is rich in detailed descriptions of the protagonist's experiences and emotions?

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True or false: The story hints at deeper issues such as war, suffering, and personal struggles?

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True or false: The narrative is characterized by a mix of challenging experiences and emotional depth?

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True or false: The protagonist's family dynamics and the care of a visually impaired sibling are mentioned?

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True or false: The protagonist finds disturbing drawings in the teacher's clipboard?

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True or false: The teacher continues to target the protagonist with extra tasks and challenges?

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True or false: The protagonist delivers in snowy Marysville every Saturday in January and February?

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True or false: The protagonist initially used wagons for deliveries, but later switched to an old toboggan?

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True or false: The protagonist wears a grey wool cap from Mr. Loeffler to protect his ears from the cold?

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True or false: Mr. Spicer provides hot chocolate to start off the deliveries?

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True or false: The protagonist's feet get cold and wet very quickly during the deliveries?

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True or false: The deliveries continue even when it is snowing and blowing, and the snow is getting deeper?

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True or false: The protagonist wakes up while it is still dark to start the deliveries?

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True or false: The protagonist's encounters with Lucas and Christopher occur while they are sleeping?

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True or false: The protagonist feels that the grey wool cap makes him look like a chump?

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True or false: The protagonist and Mr. Spicer interact during the deliveries?

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True or false: The protagonist's commitment to his art and his loyalty to his brother are highlighted in the story?

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True or false: The protagonist's family relocation is not a major change for them?

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True or false: Lucas is a war veteran who loses his legs and possibly his eyes in the war?

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True or false: The family experiences financial and emotional strain due to Lucas's medical needs and limited resources?

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True or false: The family's Christmas lacks usual festivities due to Lucas's condition casting a shadow over the holiday season?

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True or false: The narrator's mother expresses optimism during Christmas despite the difficult circumstances, highlighting the contrast in perspectives?

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True or false: Mr. Ferris, the science teacher, discusses the historic significance of the upcoming moon landing and the potential for new discoveries?

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True or false: The moon landing represents a symbol of hope and progress, offering a contrast to the family's struggles?

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True or false: The text explores the theme of hope and possibility in the face of adversity, as symbolized by the moon landing?

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True or false: The story portrays the stark juxtaposition between the family's personal hardships and the broader context of historical events?

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True or false: The family's experiences reflect the impact of war on individuals and their loved ones, as well as the broader societal context?

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True or false: The narrative captures the complexity of human emotions and the coexistence of hope and despair in challenging times?

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True or false: The family is unaffected by the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming moon landing?

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True or false: The moon landing is described as a trivial event in the text?

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True or false: The narrator receives hot milk, hot tea, cream of wheat, and hot coffee from various people during the cold winter.

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True or false: The town of Marysville faces financial difficulties due to excessive snow, leading to the removal of the Snowy Heron from the library's book, 'Birds of America,' to sell for plowing and salting.

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True or false: Out of the 100 plates in the 'Birds of America' book, six are missing, with only one returned and five to be returned.

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True or false: The narrator learns about gesture and drawing movement from Mr. Powell, a library worker, who emphasizes drawing the bird's flight line.

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True or false: The narrator finds poetry uninteresting and questions the significance of understanding it.

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True or false: The narrator and Lil are selected for a group focusing on Advanced Algebra in Mrs. Verne's math class.

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True or false: In Mr. Ferris's physical science class, the students are distilling aspirins, with Mr. Ferris expressing a need for one by the end of the class.

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True or false: The narrative weaves together the narrator's interactions with different community members, the library drama, and his experiences at school.

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True or false: The story captures the mundane yet significant details of the narrator's daily life during a challenging winter in Marysville.

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True or false: The narrator reflects on the events at Washington Irving Junior High School, including his experiences in geography, world history, English, and math classes.

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True or false: The narrator's winter routine involves delivering items, enduring the cold, and then warming up with chicken noodle soup at Mr. Spicer's deli.

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True or false: The protagonist's dedication to drawing the tern's feathers is emphasized in the text.

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True or false: Christopher denies losing his bicycle pedal near the Tools 'n' More Hardware Store?

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True or false: The policeman finds a bicycle pedal at Tools 'n' More Hardware Store, which matches the one Christopher lost?

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True or false: The protagonist's father is not found at his station, packing, or loading trucks at the Ballard Paper Mill?

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True or false: The protagonist's father is eventually found outside past the loading dock at the Ballard Paper Mill?

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True or false: The protagonist's father bails out Christopher, who is accused of a crime.

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True or false: The news of Christopher's accusation affects the protagonist's behavior at school.

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True or false: The principal accuses the protagonist of following his brother's footsteps in crime.

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True or false: The protagonist describes a painting of a Brown Pelican during the confrontation with the principal.

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True or false: The protagonist challenges the principal with a fact about the pelican painting.

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True or false: The protagonist's defiance and the principal's disciplinary actions are at the core of the conflict.

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True or false: Christopher confesses to the crime he was accused of.

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True or false: The protagonist's behavior remains unchanged after Christopher's accusation.

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True or false: The principal listens to the protagonist's defense of his brother's innocence.

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True or false: The principal is convinced of the brother's guilt based on police discussions.

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True or false: The principal's consequences for actions include suspension.

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True or false: The protagonist's behavior becomes more compliant after the confrontation with the principal.

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True or false: The protagonist leaves Lil and runs away, feeling hurt and unstable?

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True or false: Ernie Eco doesn't come to supper that night, and the orchid is placed on the table?

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True or false: Lucas, who doesn't have legs, struggles to find work in Marysville?

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True or false: Despite facing numerous rejections, Lucas persists and goes out every day in his wheelchair?

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True or false: The text conveys a sense of frustration and anger, with the protagonist grappling with instability and uncertainty in his life?

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True or false: The Daughertys' children play with the protagonist, engaging in a game of 'Bloody, Bloody Murderer'?

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True or false: The cheerful atmosphere at the Daughertys' stands in stark contrast to the protagonist's troubled state?

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True or false: The text describes the challenges Lucas faces due to his disability and the lack of accessibility?

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True or false: The sun suddenly shines through the window, lighting up the room?

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True or false: The protagonist and Lil visit Mr. Ballard's office, where she is given a beautiful orchid?

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True or false: The protagonist feels the weight of his own problems when visiting the Daughertys' house?

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True or false: The narrator's determination to run leads to his friends, James Russell and Otis Bottom, panting and wondering why they have to go so fast?

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True or false: Douglas serves detention with Miss Cowper, who gives him poems to read?

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True or false: Douglas is left without a jacket and is offered a ride and a game of horseshoes by Mr. Ballard?

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True or false: Douglas receives a flight jacket and an orchid from Mr. Ballard, and is moved to tears by the gesture?

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True or false: The flight jacket symbolizes a sense of ownership and identity for Douglas?

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True or false: The text hints at a sense of warmth and connection between Douglas and Mr. Ballard?

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True or false: The narrative demonstrates the impact of small acts of kindness on Douglas's emotional state?

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True or false: The story emphasizes the importance of genuine connections and gestures of kindness in a person's life?

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True or false: Principal Peattie agrees to return the statue to the library if the real thief is found, and Douglas must attend all classes and serve detention?

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True or false: Douglas's mother is touched by the orchid, and Lucas jokes about the flight jacket?

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True or false: The Wednesday Wars Summary focuses on the theme of finding solace and support in a challenging environment?

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True or false: Douglas accuses a Brown Pelican statue of being stolen from a book and gets into trouble with Principal Peattie?

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True or false: Mr. Ballard and Douglas play horseshoes, strengthening their bond and connection?

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True or false: The protagonist receives compliments on his flight jacket from various characters throughout the story?

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True or false: Mr. Loeffler retrieves his own flight jacket from the attic, surprising the protagonist with his serious response to the protagonist's playful salute?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere compares the protagonist's appearance to actor Errol Flynn because of the flight jacket?

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True or false: The protagonist helps Mrs. Windermere with groceries and listens to her dissatisfaction with the pistachio ice cream she received?

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True or false: The protagonist and Lil work on a project about New Zealand at the library, and Mr. Powell compliments the protagonist's appearance in the flight jacket?

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True or false: Mr. Powell discusses the concept of stable and unstable compositions in art, relating it to a painting of Lil sitting at a table, and the protagonist also relates it to the stability of a brown pelican?

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True or false: Lil leaves the protagonist to work on the New Zealand project alone due to a stomachache but leaves the books with bookmarks for him?

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True or false: The protagonist introduces Lil to Mr. Ballard and delivers a note about an orchid from the protagonist's mother?

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True or false: The protagonist and Lil plan to throw horseshoes, and the protagonist feels the comfort of the flight jacket on the cold, rainy day?

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True or false: The protagonist engages in a conversation with Mr. Ballard and Mrs. Stenson after delivering the note, and Mr. Ballard expresses appreciation for the note and hopes the protagonist's mother likes the orchid?

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True or false: The protagonist draws Forked-Tailed Petrels in a storm, and Mr. Powell discusses the tension and uncertainty in the painting?

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True or false: The protagonist's encounters with various characters illustrate his longing for acceptance and understanding amidst his challenging circumstances?

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True or false: The narrator practiced shrieking in the bathroom before moving to a green field to avoid scaring people?

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True or false: Lucas mistook the narrator's shrieking for a sign of danger and attempted to roll his wheelchair upstairs?

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True or false: The narrator's practice of shrieking was in preparation for a performance involving Lil's lines?

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True or false: The narrator had to correct Lil's lines over sixty thousand times during their practice sessions?

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True or false: The play is set to open at the Rose Theater in New York City.

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True or false: Lil, a character in the play, experiences physical symptoms of stress and misses school assignments.

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True or false: The narrator expresses a desire to defend Lucas against mistreatment.

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True or false: The narrator and Lucas share a moment of emotional vulnerability.

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True or false: Lucas faces discrimination and mistreatment at the Bank of the Catskills.

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True or false: The narrator practices shrieking for a play and receives positive feedback.

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True or false: Lucas gets fired from three different jobs due to various unfortunate circumstances.

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True or false: The narrator expresses concern about Lil's well-being and academic performance.

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True or false: The narrator and Lucas share a moment of emotional vulnerability.

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True or false: Lil is nervous and anxious leading up to the opening night of the play.

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True or false: Lucas experiences emotional distress and tries to hide it from the narrator.

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True or false: The narrator practices singing for a play and receives negative feedback.

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True or false: Lil Spicer's pencil-eating habit is considered normal by her teacher due to her role as Jocasta?

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True or false: Mr. Ferris advises Lil to let another student handle toxic chemicals during an experiment because of her pencil-eating habit?

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True or false: Lil and Doug are the first students from Washington Irving Junior High School to perform in a Broadway play?

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True or false: Mr. Ferris compares Lil and Doug's achievement to the Apollo missions descending close to the moon's surface?

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True or false: Lil relaxes and smiles upon receiving praise from Mr. Ferris?

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True or false: Lil and the narrator consume only one hamburger each at White Castle before Lil's Broadway play due to nervousness?

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True or false: Lil's performance as Helen Burns is awaited while the group waits for her in the theater?

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True or false: Notable figures like Mayor Lindsay and Jimmy Stewart fill up the theater quickly for Lil's Broadway performance?

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True or false: Joe Pepitone, a notable figure, sits in the second row of the theater, causing the narrator to feel the urge to shriek in front of him?

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True or false: The text captures the nervousness and anticipation surrounding Lil's Broadway performance and the support she receives from her teacher, friends, and family?

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True or false: Mr. Gregory looks distressed when the narrator informs him that the others are out for a walk?

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True or false: Mrs. Windermere assures that everything is fine when Mr. Gregory looks distressed?

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True or false: Doug's anxiety is fueled by the fear of being recognized by Joe Pepitone and being ridiculed for playing a female character?

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True or false: Despite his reluctance, Doug is persuaded to go on stage by his peers and teachers?

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True or false: Doug makes a demand for a rare plate in exchange for his performance, causing a conflict with Mrs. Windermere?

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True or false: The audience's emotional response to Doug's performance suggests that he successfully embodied the character of Helen Burns?

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True or false: The text portrays Doug's internal struggle and eventual triumph over his anxiety and self-doubt?

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True or false: The narrative captures Doug's journey from initial anxiety to a successful performance, showcasing his growth and resilience?

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True or false: The narrator performs as Helen Burns in a play and is praised for her performance?

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True or false: The text provides a poignant portrayal of Doug's transformation and the power of performance to evoke genuine emotions from the audience?

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True or false: Despite the play, the narrator's mind is preoccupied with a certain book and missing pages?

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True or false: Doug's performance as Helen Burns impresses the audience, and he delivers his lines flawlessly?

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True or false: Joe Pepitone, a famous baseball player, compliments the narrator's performance?

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True or false: The emotional impact of Doug's performance is evident from the audience's tears and Mr. Gregory's relief?

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True or false: The narrator is promised the role of understudy until the original actress returns?

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True or false: Doug's Performance Anxiety is the title of the text?

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True or false: The narrator's mother and Mrs. Windermere are in high spirits on the way back from the theater?

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True or false: The protagonist, Doug, is anxious about playing the voice of Bertha Mason in a play in front of Joe Pepitone?

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True or false: Upon returning home, the narrator learns about Lil's condition from a phone call?

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True or false: The protagonist, Doug, is confident about his performance in front of Joe Pepitone?

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True or false: The Yellow Shank finally walks into the full dark, possibly indicating a somber turn of events?

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True or false: The narrator lets out a convincing Bertha Mason shriek, impressing the audience?

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True or false: Joe Pepitone asks the narrator to sign his program and praises her talent?

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True or false: They sing and share laughter on the drive back home from the theater?

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True or false: The narrator's heart stops when Joe Pepitone recognizes her as Helen Burns?

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True or false: The narrator finishes a report on the Transcontinental Railroad while at the theater?

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True or false: The protagonist feels cold, sweaty, and nauseous, wishing for an easier-to-digest breakfast in the text?

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True or false: Mrs. Baker watches the protagonist closely because she dislikes the protagonist?

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True or false: The protagonist notices a change in the sidewalk as they approach the 'Perfect House' in the text?

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True or false: The protagonist's stomach issues are described vividly, evoking a sense of discomfort in the reader?

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True or false: The protagonist's mother hides her smoking habit from his father?

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True or false: The protagonist seeks an ally in his family to deal with Mrs. Baker?

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True or false: The protagonist's parents are oblivious to his concerns about Mrs. Baker?

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True or false: The protagonist's sister offers little help and suggests leaving for California?

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True or false: The potential business deal with the Baker family adds pressure to the protagonist's situation?

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True or false: The protagonist feels alone and struggles to confide in someone about Mrs. Baker's animosity?

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True or false: The protagonist's favorite baseball cap gets passed on to others?

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True or false: The family is unaffected by the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming moon landing?

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True or false: The text captures the nervousness and anticipation surrounding Lil's Broadway performance?

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True or false: The narrator challenges the auditorium rule, causing laughter in the classroom?

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True or false: The story portrays the stark juxtaposition between the family's personal hardships and the broader context of historical events?

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True or false: The protagonist felt excited to show his drawing to someone who would care besides his mother?

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True or false: The protagonist suspects his teacher of booby-trapping his desk?

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True or false: The protagonist enlists a classmate to check his desk for potential dangers?

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True or false: The protagonist fears retaliation from an eighth grader and is wary of going outside during recess?

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True or false: The teacher pressures the protagonist to go out for recess, increasing his anxiety?

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True or false: The protagonist reluctantly joins a soccer game to avoid confrontation with an intimidating eighth grader?

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True or false: The teacher and other students seem to be aware of the protagonist's discomfort and do little to help?

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True or false: The text portrays the protagonist's sense of isolation and vulnerability within the school environment?

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True or false: The protagonist's interactions with classmates and the teacher highlight the complex dynamics of middle school relationships?

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True or false: The text captures the protagonist's internal struggle and the challenges he faces in navigating social dynamics and potential threats at school?

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True or false: The school has lockers for seventh graders instead of Coat Rooms due to the school's history and renovations?

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True or false: The protagonist's internal monologue reflects his excitement and confidence in navigating the school environment?

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True or false: The protagonist's teacher is supportive and understanding of the protagonist's fears and anxieties?

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True or false: The narrator strategically steps out of the way, causing Doug Swieteck's brother to trip over the narrator's foot and collide with the goal post.

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True or false: Doug Swieteck's brother is injured and vomits on a teacher due to his lunch.

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True or false: The soccer game ends, and the narrator is praised for 'taking out' Doug Swieteck's brother, although he insists it was unintentional.

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True or false: Mrs. Baker looks at the narrator with hatred, indicating her displeasure with him.

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True or false: The narrator's friend, Meryl Lee, confronts him for making her feel stupid earlier.

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True or false: The teacher, Mrs. Baker, is disappointed by the failed plan and holds a grudge against the narrator.

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True or false: Doug Swieteck's brother is revealed to be fine but needs observation and a playground monitor is required.

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True or false: The goalie, Danny Hupfer, urges the narrator to get in front of Doug Swieteck's brother to defend the goal.

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True or false: The narrator refuses to get in front of Doug Swieteck's brother, feeling it's just a game.

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True or false: The narrator recalls a story of courage and decides to stand his ground as Doug Swieteck's brother charges.

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True or false: The narrator, a student, is playing soccer and trying to avoid the ball to foil a teacher's plan.

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True or false: Doug Swieteck's brother, intentionally directed by the teacher, aggressively approaches the narrator with the ball.

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True or false: Seventh-grade students take turns at the blackboard to diagram sentences given by Mrs. Baker?

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True or false: The protagonist's short sentence is a lie, and he receives a complex sentence difficult to diagram?

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True or false: The protagonist dreams of escaping to a tropical island or California to leave school behind?

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True or false: Mrs. Baker suggests the protagonist retake sixth-grade math?

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True or false: Mr. Guareschi questions the protagonist's math record, causing tension?

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True or false: The text describes the protagonist's perspective on the school environment and authority figures?

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True or false: The protagonist's apprehension about the situation with Mrs. Baker and Mr. Guareschi is evident in the text?

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True or false: The principal, Mr. Guareschi, has aspirations of being a dictator and questions the protagonist's math proficiency?

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True or false: The protagonist hopes for a moment of unintentional leniency from Mr. Guareschi?

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True or false: The protagonist's father is eventually found outside past the loading dock at the Ballard Paper Mill?

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True or false: Doug shares black-and-white ice cream with his mother, and reflects on various positive experiences?

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True or false: Joe Pepitone, a famous baseball player, compliments the narrator's performance?

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Study Notes

A Day in the Life of a New Resident in Marysville

  • The protagonist's father leaves with Ernie Eco to sign forms at the Ballard Paper Mill, but it turns out to be closed on a Saturday
  • The protagonist and his brother carry furniture and boxes into their new home
  • The mother is unable to finish cleaning the kitchen before the father returns
  • The father is frustrated about the kitchen not being ready and the lack of groceries, questioning the low salary offered by Mr. Ballard
  • The father sends the mother and brother to find a diner, leaving the protagonist alone in the new house
  • The protagonist explores the basement and hangs a jacket, then goes out to explore the town of Marysville
  • The protagonist describes the mundane and uninteresting aspects of Marysville, expressing his dislike for the town
  • The protagonist encounters a girl locking her bike and engages in a confrontational conversation with her
  • The girl challenges the protagonist and implies his unfamiliarity with a library
  • The girl taunts the protagonist and enters the library
  • The protagonist feels a sense of shame and reflects on his behavior, realizing he was starting to sound like someone named Lucas
  • The encounter leaves the protagonist feeling belittled and ashamed of his behavior

Encounter with Lil Spicer

  • The protagonist encounters Lil Spicer three times.
  • The first encounter involves the protagonist jumping under a sprinkler to cool off and Lil Spicer mocking him.
  • The second encounter is near a deli, where the protagonist's brother is with a group of criminals.
  • The protagonist hides in the shadows to avoid being detected by the group.
  • A crow drops bird poop on the protagonist's head, and Lil Spicer notices and teases him about it.
  • Lil Spicer offers to help clean the bird droppings, but the protagonist declines.
  • The encounters with Lil Spicer highlight the protagonist's struggles and his feelings of being mocked and belittled.
  • The protagonist's interactions with Lil Spicer reveal his internal turmoil and sense of being an outsider.
  • The encounters with Lil Spicer contribute to the protagonist's growing frustration and resentment towards his circumstances.
  • The protagonist's encounters with Lil Spicer serve as a recurring theme of feeling inadequate and misunderstood.
  • The protagonist's responses to Lil Spicer's teasing demonstrate his internal conflict and desire to maintain his pride.
  • The encounters with Lil Spicer illustrate the protagonist's longing for acceptance and understanding amidst his challenging circumstances.

Trouble at the Museum and a Deli Robbery

  • The protagonist hands a paper to Mr. Powell at a museum and realizes the Arctic Tern exhibit is replaced by Large-Billed Puffins
  • Mr. Powell points out the differences between the puffins and the tern, and instructs the protagonist on drawing the bird's feathers
  • The protagonist draws the tern's feathers, and Mr. Powell praises the result and asks to keep the drawing
  • The protagonist's brother is suspected of robbing Spicer's Deli, and the police question the family
  • The protagonist and his mother provide alibis for the brother, but the police remain suspicious
  • The family denies the brother's involvement in the robbery, and the police leave to search for him
  • The protagonist claims to have been awake all night, drawing the tern's feathers, and asserts his brother's innocence
  • The protagonist's father arrives home late after being informed of the police questioning his son
  • The text suggests the protagonist's brother might be falsely accused of the deli robbery
  • The protagonist's dedication to drawing the tern's feathers is emphasized
  • The protagonist's family faces suspicion and pressure due to the robbery accusation
  • The protagonist's commitment to his art and his loyalty to his brother are highlighted

Unexpected Opportunities and Discoveries

  • Miss Cowper asks the narrator to help her develop a County Literacy Unit by playing the role of a student who is learning to read.
  • The narrator learns about letters, their sounds, and how they work together to form words.
  • The narrator practices picking out new words and sounding them out in "Jane Eyre" during Saturday morning deliveries.
  • Mrs. Mason and Mr. Loeffler both share their experiences with "Jane Eyre" from their school days.
  • The narrator is offered a babysitting job by Mrs. Daugherty, who needs a babysitter that encourages reading for her five children.
  • The narrator is living on the tips from the babysitting job, as his father takes the $5 he earns every Saturday morning.
  • Mrs. Windermere surprises the narrator with a first edition of "Jane Eyre," emphasizing its importance and rarity.
  • The narrator is given the first edition of "Jane Eyre" by Mrs. Windermere, who highlights the value of collecting such a rare edition.
  • The narrator is taken aback by the significance of owning a first edition and Mrs. Windermere's passion for collecting rare books.
  • The unexpected opportunities, including the literacy unit, the babysitting job, and the discovery of the first edition of "Jane Eyre," bring new experiences and challenges to the narrator's life.
  • The narrator's interactions with various characters and their unique perspectives on literature and life contribute to his personal growth and learning.
  • The text captures the narrator's journey of unexpected opportunities, from learning to read to discovering rare books, and how these experiences shape his understanding of the world around him.

Adolescent experiences in school and with friends

  • The narrator impresses his teacher, Mrs. Verne, with his understanding of the z-axis in class
  • The narrator defies the gym teacher to go running with friends during the wrestling unit in PE class
  • The narrator shares a moment with Lil, teaching her how to throw horseshoes, and they share a kiss
  • The narrator describes the dreariness of November in Marysville, New York, and the challenges of running in the rain
  • The narrator's determination to run leads to his friends, James Russell and Otis Bottom, panting and wondering why they have to go so fast
  • The narrator changes clothes in the bathroom stall to avoid embarrassment in front of his classmates
  • The So-Called Gym Teacher introduces volleyball as the new unit in PE, leading to a chaotic and unsatisfying class
  • The narrator is called to the Principal's Office after a note is delivered to his English class, creating a sense of anticipation and curiosity among his classmates

Winter Activities and Library Drama

  • The narrator describes the different warm drinks he receives from various people, such as hot milk, hot tea, cream of wheat, and hot coffee, during the cold winter.
  • The narrator's winter routine involves delivering items, enduring the cold, and then warming up with chicken noodle soup at Mr. Spicer's deli.
  • The town of Marysville faces financial difficulties due to excessive snow, leading to the removal of the Snowy Heron from the library's book, "Birds of America," to sell for plowing and salting.
  • Out of the 100 plates in the "Birds of America" book, six are missing, with only one returned and five to be returned.
  • The narrator learns about gesture and drawing movement from Mr. Powell, a library worker, who emphasizes drawing the bird's flight line.
  • The narrator reflects on the events at Washington Irving Junior High School, including his experiences in geography, world history, English, and math classes.
  • The narrator finds poetry uninteresting and questions the significance of understanding it.
  • The narrator and Lil are selected for a group focusing on Advanced Algebra in Mrs. Verne's math class.
  • In Mr. Ferris's physical science class, the students are distilling aspirins, with Mr. Ferris expressing a need for one by the end of the class.
  • The text provides insight into the narrator's routine, the challenges faced by the town, and the educational experiences at the junior high school.
  • The narrative weaves together the narrator's interactions with different community members, the library drama, and his experiences at school.
  • The story captures the mundane yet significant details of the narrator's daily life during a challenging winter in Marysville.

Flight Jacket Adventures

  • The protagonist receives compliments on his flight jacket, and Mason wonders if someone who wears a snazzy jacket would like a chocolate doughnut, to which the protagonist responds positively.
  • Mr. Loeffler, inspired by the protagonist's jacket, retrieves his own flight jacket from the attic, and the protagonist salutes him playfully, but Mr. Loeffler responds seriously, surprising the protagonist.
  • Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie all want to try on the flight jacket, and Mrs. Windermere compares the protagonist's appearance to actor Errol Flynn.
  • The protagonist helps Mrs. Windermere with groceries, and she expresses dissatisfaction with the pistachio ice cream she received.
  • At the library, the protagonist and Lil work on a project about New Zealand, and Mr. Powell compliments the protagonist's appearance in the flight jacket.
  • Mr. Powell explains the concept of stable and unstable compositions in art, using the example of a painting of Lil sitting at a table, and the protagonist relates it to the stability of a brown pelican.
  • The protagonist draws Forked-Tailed Petrels in a storm, and Mr. Powell discusses the tension and uncertainty in the painting.
  • Lil leaves the protagonist to work on the New Zealand project alone due to a stomachache but leaves the books with bookmarks for him.
  • The protagonist and Lil walk to the Ballard Paper Mill, and the protagonist introduces Lil to Mr. Ballard, who receives a note about an orchid from the protagonist's mother.
  • The protagonist and Lil plan to throw horseshoes, and the protagonist feels the comfort of the flight jacket on the cold, rainy day.
  • The protagonist delivers the note to Mr. Ballard and engages in a conversation with him and Mrs. Stenson, and Mr. Ballard expresses appreciation for the note and hopes the protagonist's mother likes the orchid.

A Night at the Theater

  • The narrator performs as Helen Burns in a play and is praised for her performance
  • She lets out a convincing Bertha Mason shriek, impressing the audience
  • Despite the play, her mind is preoccupied with a certain book and missing pages
  • The narrator finishes a report on the Transcontinental Railroad while at the theater
  • Joe Pepitone, a famous baseball player, compliments the narrator's performance
  • The narrator's heart stops when Joe Pepitone recognizes her as Helen Burns
  • Joe Pepitone asks the narrator to sign his program and praises her talent
  • The narrator is promised the role of understudy until the original actress returns
  • The narrator's mother and Mrs. Windermere are in high spirits on the way back
  • They sing and share laughter on the drive back home
  • Upon returning home, the narrator learns about Lil's condition from a phone call
  • The Yellow Shank finally walks into the full dark, possibly indicating a somber turn of events

Seventh-grade English Class and Visit to Principal's Office

  • Seventh-grade students learn to diagram sentences in English class
  • Students take turns at the blackboard to diagram sentences given by Mrs. Baker
  • Mai Thi, a recent Vietnamese immigrant, struggles with the English language
  • Doug Swieteck's short sentence is a lie, and the protagonist receives a complex sentence difficult to diagram
  • The protagonist is unable to diagram the complex sentence and is called to the principal's office
  • The principal, Mr. Guareschi, has aspirations of being a dictator and questions the protagonist's math proficiency
  • Mrs. Baker suggests the protagonist retake sixth-grade math
  • The protagonist dreams of escaping to a tropical island or California to leave school behind
  • Mr. Guareschi questions the protagonist's math record, causing tension
  • The protagonist hopes for a moment of unintentional leniency from Mr. Guareschi
  • The text describes the protagonist's perspective on the school environment and authority figures
  • The protagonist's apprehension about the situation with Mrs. Baker and Mr. Guareschi is evident in the text

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Explore the adolescent experiences and encounters of the protagonist in Marysville, including interactions with Lil Spicer, trouble at the museum, unexpected opportunities, winter activities, flight jacket adventures, a night at the theater, and seventh-grade English class visits to the principal's office.

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