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How did the narrator feel about participating in the winter concert?
How did the narrator feel about participating in the winter concert?
The narrator totally hated participating in the winter concert.
How does the narrator compare their experience at the New Year Art Show to starting school in 206?
How does the narrator compare their experience at the New Year Art Show to starting school in 206?
The narrator compares the experience of the New Year Art Show to starting school in 206 by mentioning the feeling of having unsuspecting adults pass by.
How does the narrator feel about the attention they receive from others during social events?
How does the narrator feel about the attention they receive from others during social events?
The narrator mentioned that they are used to people reacting to them and that it doesn't bother them.
What analogy does the narrator use to describe how they handle minor attention from others compared to a larger audience?
What analogy does the narrator use to describe how they handle minor attention from others compared to a larger audience?
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How does the narrator observe the formation of parent groups during social events?
How does the narrator observe the formation of parent groups during social events?
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What type of notes did Julian leave in Jack's locker?
What type of notes did Julian leave in Jack's locker?
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Why did Summer think they should report the notes to Ms. Rubin or Mr. Tushman?
Why did Summer think they should report the notes to Ms. Rubin or Mr. Tushman?
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Who was Beulah and why did Auggie and Jack create her?
Who was Beulah and why did Auggie and Jack create her?
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Why did Julian, Miles, and Henry play tricks on Jack?
Why did Julian, Miles, and Henry play tricks on Jack?
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Why did Auggie and Jack avoid reporting the notes to the school authorities?
Why did Auggie and Jack avoid reporting the notes to the school authorities?
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What did Miles do to Jack's worksheet in homeroom?
What did Miles do to Jack's worksheet in homeroom?
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Why did Amos grab the backpack out of Julian's hands when he was dumping pencil-sharpener shavings into it?
Why did Amos grab the backpack out of Julian's hands when he was dumping pencil-sharpener shavings into it?
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What ridiculous rumor did Julian spread about Jack that led to people laughing at him behind his back?
What ridiculous rumor did Julian spread about Jack that led to people laughing at him behind his back?
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How did Jack typically react to the bullying incidents described in the text?
How did Jack typically react to the bullying incidents described in the text?
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By the end of March, who were the only boys still on Julian's side?
By the end of March, who were the only boys still on Julian's side?
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How does the narrator feel about school events that involve parents and why?
How does the narrator feel about school events that involve parents and why?
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Describe the impact of receiving an A for the Spud Lamp project on the narrator's friend Jack.
Describe the impact of receiving an A for the Spud Lamp project on the narrator's friend Jack.
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How does the narrator's experience at the Thanksgiving Sharing Festival differ from the Egyptian Museum event?
How does the narrator's experience at the Thanksgiving Sharing Festival differ from the Egyptian Museum event?
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Explain the significance of the narrator comparing themselves to the North Pole in terms of attention from parents during school events.
Explain the significance of the narrator comparing themselves to the North Pole in terms of attention from parents during school events.
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How does the narrator's perception of school events involving parents change over the course of the school year?
How does the narrator's perception of school events involving parents change over the course of the school year?
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How did the narrator's reluctance to get hearing aids impact their social interactions at school?
How did the narrator's reluctance to get hearing aids impact their social interactions at school?
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Describe the narrator's initial reaction to being recommended hearing aids by the doctor.
Describe the narrator's initial reaction to being recommended hearing aids by the doctor.
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Explain the physical appearance of the narrator's ears as described in the text.
Explain the physical appearance of the narrator's ears as described in the text.
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How did the narrator's family react to the recommendation of hearing aids?
How did the narrator's family react to the recommendation of hearing aids?
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Discuss the internal conflict the narrator faces regarding the decision to wear hearing aids.
Discuss the internal conflict the narrator faces regarding the decision to wear hearing aids.
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How does the narrator's social interactions with classmates change over time in the text?
How does the narrator's social interactions with classmates change over time in the text?
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Describe a specific incident where the narrator's sense of humor helps improve their relationships with others.
Describe a specific incident where the narrator's sense of humor helps improve their relationships with others.
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How does the narrator's experience with wearing hearing aids reflect their personal growth?
How does the narrator's experience with wearing hearing aids reflect their personal growth?
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Discuss the role of Maya in the narrator's social life and the impact of her actions on their self-esteem.
Discuss the role of Maya in the narrator's social life and the impact of her actions on their self-esteem.
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How does the narrator's perception of themselves and their relationships with others evolve throughout the text?
How does the narrator's perception of themselves and their relationships with others evolve throughout the text?
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What was the narrator's concern about the earbuds given to them by the ear doctor?
What was the narrator's concern about the earbuds given to them by the ear doctor?
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How did the ear doctor respond to the narrator's reference to Lobot from Star Wars?
How did the ear doctor respond to the narrator's reference to Lobot from Star Wars?
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What did the ear doctor explain about the different parts of the hearing aids to the narrator?
What did the ear doctor explain about the different parts of the hearing aids to the narrator?
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Why did the narrator feel miserable when referring to the 'Lobot part' of the hearing aid?
Why did the narrator feel miserable when referring to the 'Lobot part' of the hearing aid?
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How did the ear doctor try to reassure the narrator about the hearing aids?
How did the ear doctor try to reassure the narrator about the hearing aids?
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In what way did the narrator's mother react to the ear doctor's explanation about the hearing aids?
In what way did the narrator's mother react to the ear doctor's explanation about the hearing aids?
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How did the narrator's mother respond to the narrator's complaints about the earbuds?
How did the narrator's mother respond to the narrator's complaints about the earbuds?
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What adjustment did the ear doctor make to the headphones before placing them on the narrator's head?
What adjustment did the ear doctor make to the headphones before placing them on the narrator's head?
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How did the narrator feel about having to wear the heavy-duty headband with the earbuds?
How did the narrator feel about having to wear the heavy-duty headband with the earbuds?
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What was the significance of the ear doctor's statement 'I practically invented Star Wars stuff'?
What was the significance of the ear doctor's statement 'I practically invented Star Wars stuff'?
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