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What did Uncle Potluck say about talking to the moon?
What did Uncle Potluck say about talking to the moon?
- The moon disappeared
- The moon changed color
- The moon talked back (correct)
- The moon remained silent
What did Uncle Potluck say about trusting the moon?
What did Uncle Potluck say about trusting the moon?
- The moon doesn't require trust
- You've got to trust the moon if you want the moon to trust you (correct)
- The moon only trusts certain people
- Trusting the moon brings bad luck
Where did Uncle Potluck and Mattie go to talk to the moon?
Where did Uncle Potluck and Mattie go to talk to the moon?
- To the rise in the garden dirt
- To the tangle of pumpkin vines
- To the backyard house Miss Sweet was renting
- To the edge of the woods, to the flat rock ledge by the apple tree (correct)
What did Uncle Potluck do when they reached the flat rock ledge by the apple tree?
What did Uncle Potluck do when they reached the flat rock ledge by the apple tree?
What item does Uncle Potluck entrust Mattie with?
What item does Uncle Potluck entrust Mattie with?
How does Mattie feel about her name in Mrs. D'Angelo's class?
How does Mattie feel about her name in Mrs. D'Angelo's class?
What does Mattie envision herself doing while replacing the light bulb?
What does Mattie envision herself doing while replacing the light bulb?
What does the passage provide insight into?
What does the passage provide insight into?
What does the text primarily focus on?
What does the text primarily focus on?
What does Mattie recall struggling with in previous schools?
What does Mattie recall struggling with in previous schools?
What does Mattie try to convince herself she is, based on what she sees on the board?
What does Mattie try to convince herself she is, based on what she sees on the board?
What is the condition of the light bulb that Mattie replaces?
What is the condition of the light bulb that Mattie replaces?
What does the text describe the light bulb as?
What does the text describe the light bulb as?
What does Mattie reflect on while replacing the light bulb?
What does Mattie reflect on while replacing the light bulb?
What is the central theme of the passage?
What is the central theme of the passage?
What does the passage depict about Mattie's struggles?
What does the passage depict about Mattie's struggles?
What item does Mattie receive from her mother to document her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What item does Mattie receive from her mother to document her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What does Uncle Potluck want to take Mattie on as?
What does Uncle Potluck want to take Mattie on as?
What does Uncle Potluck do at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Uncle Potluck do at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in?
What does the silver notebook represent for Mattie?
What does the silver notebook represent for Mattie?
What does Mattie's mother do with items when they move?
What does Mattie's mother do with items when they move?
What does Uncle Potluck's office look like?
What does Uncle Potluck's office look like?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do in her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do in her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What theme does the text highlight for Mattie?
What theme does the text highlight for Mattie?
What does Mattie reflect on her decision to do?
What does Mattie reflect on her decision to do?
What does Mattie's mother's new job prompt the family to do?
What does Mattie's mother's new job prompt the family to do?
What does Mattie realize about the school environment?
What does Mattie realize about the school environment?
What is Mattie determined to become?
What is Mattie determined to become?
How many days does Mattie plan to spend proving herself as a custodial apprentice?
How many days does Mattie plan to spend proving herself as a custodial apprentice?
What fuels Mattie's determination to become a custodial apprentice?
What fuels Mattie's determination to become a custodial apprentice?
Who startles Mattie in the text?
Who startles Mattie in the text?
Why does Mattie struggle with social interactions?
Why does Mattie struggle with social interactions?
Who provides comfort to Mattie in the text?
Who provides comfort to Mattie in the text?
What does the text explore about Mattie?
What does the text explore about Mattie?
Why is Mattie reluctant to hang out with Quincy Sweet?
Why is Mattie reluctant to hang out with Quincy Sweet?
What do Mattie's interactions with Uncle Potluck and Quincy Sweet shed light on?
What do Mattie's interactions with Uncle Potluck and Quincy Sweet shed light on?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text set the stage for?
What does the text set the stage for?
What does Mattie's plan to become a custodial apprentice involve?
What does Mattie's plan to become a custodial apprentice involve?
What does Star do with Mattie's private notebook?
What does Star do with Mattie's private notebook?
Why does Mattie decline Mama's suggestion of a sleepover with Quincy?
Why does Mattie decline Mama's suggestion of a sleepover with Quincy?
What does Mattie decide to do with her custodial wisdom notes?
What does Mattie decide to do with her custodial wisdom notes?
What surprises Mattie the next day at school?
What surprises Mattie the next day at school?
Where does Mattie watch Miss Sweet's activities from?
Where does Mattie watch Miss Sweet's activities from?
What does Star do after finding Mattie's private notebook?
What does Star do after finding Mattie's private notebook?
Why does Mattie want to memorize her custodial wisdom notes?
Why does Mattie want to memorize her custodial wisdom notes?
What does Mattie do with her custodial wisdom notes while memorizing them?
What does Mattie do with her custodial wisdom notes while memorizing them?
What is the reason for Mattie declining the sleepover with Quincy?
What is the reason for Mattie declining the sleepover with Quincy?
Why does Mattie reminisce about the history of her room?
Why does Mattie reminisce about the history of her room?
What does Star hope will change their relationship?
What does Star hope will change their relationship?
What does Mattie do with her custodial wisdom notes?
What does Mattie do with her custodial wisdom notes?
What does Mattie reveal about her notebook to Uncle Potluck?
What does Mattie reveal about her notebook to Uncle Potluck?
What does Mattie document in her notebook while Uncle Potluck checks his e-mail?
What does Mattie document in her notebook while Uncle Potluck checks his e-mail?
What is the content of the notes that Mattie shares with Uncle Potluck from her janitorial notebook?
What is the content of the notes that Mattie shares with Uncle Potluck from her janitorial notebook?
What does Uncle Potluck do to fill up the quiet of the room when he sits on the DIRECTOR OF CUSTODIAL ARTS chair?
What does Uncle Potluck do to fill up the quiet of the room when he sits on the DIRECTOR OF CUSTODIAL ARTS chair?
What does Mama pretend to be, gaining respect and strength?
What does Mama pretend to be, gaining respect and strength?
What prompts an awkward exchange between Mattie and Quincy?
What prompts an awkward exchange between Mattie and Quincy?
What makes Mattie feel uncomfortable during Quincy's visit?
What makes Mattie feel uncomfortable during Quincy's visit?
What does Quincy use as unconventional materials for her art?
What does Quincy use as unconventional materials for her art?
What does Mattie admire about Quincy?
What does Mattie admire about Quincy?
Why does Mattie agree to a sleepover with Quincy?
Why does Mattie agree to a sleepover with Quincy?
What prompts Mattie to lie to her mother about feeling unwell?
What prompts Mattie to lie to her mother about feeling unwell?
What does Uncle Potluck interrupt the girls to ask them to bring in?
What does Uncle Potluck interrupt the girls to ask them to bring in?
What does Mama become preoccupied with during Quincy's visit?
What does Mama become preoccupied with during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie struggle to maintain during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie struggle to maintain during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie reflect on while replacing a light bulb?
What does Mattie reflect on while replacing a light bulb?
What does Quincy do upon arriving at Mattie's house?
What does Quincy do upon arriving at Mattie's house?
What does Mama share her experiences about after Uncle Potluck's question about Mattie's new job?
What does Mama share her experiences about after Uncle Potluck's question about Mattie's new job?
What does Mattie feel about her pajamas during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie feel about her pajamas during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie struggle to reconcile with her mother's image?
What does Mattie struggle to reconcile with her mother's image?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do in her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do in her new role as Custodial Apprentice?
What does Uncle Potluck do while Quincy is at Mattie's house?
What does Uncle Potluck do while Quincy is at Mattie's house?
What does Mattie write in her notebook after everyone is asleep?
What does Mattie write in her notebook after everyone is asleep?
What does the story primarily highlight about the characters' struggles?
What does the story primarily highlight about the characters' struggles?
What does Quincy do that prompts an awkward exchange with Mattie?
What does Quincy do that prompts an awkward exchange with Mattie?
What does Miss Sweet talk to Mama about regarding Uncle Potluck?
What does Miss Sweet talk to Mama about regarding Uncle Potluck?
What does Mattie observe Quincy doing while she contemplates a Queen of Garbage and custodial wisdom?
What does Mattie observe Quincy doing while she contemplates a Queen of Garbage and custodial wisdom?
What does Mattie do when Quincy arrives at her house?
What does Mattie do when Quincy arrives at her house?
What does Miss Sweet offer to show Quincy, indicating a growing bond between them?
What does Miss Sweet offer to show Quincy, indicating a growing bond between them?
What does Mattie struggle to explain her attachment to saying 'Poor Moe' due to?
What does Mattie struggle to explain her attachment to saying 'Poor Moe' due to?
What does Mattie feel uncomfortable with regarding Quincy?
What does Mattie feel uncomfortable with regarding Quincy?
What does the text primarily explore?
What does the text primarily explore?
What does Mattie contemplate while Quincy sets up her art supplies on Uncle Potluck's rock?
What does Mattie contemplate while Quincy sets up her art supplies on Uncle Potluck's rock?
What does Mattie struggle to support her brother through at Uncle Potluck's house?
What does Mattie struggle to support her brother through at Uncle Potluck's house?
What does Mattie name her missing button from her pajamas?
What does Mattie name her missing button from her pajamas?
What does Mattie share with Quincy, symbolizing her worries and fears?
What does Mattie share with Quincy, symbolizing her worries and fears?
What does Miss Sweet express impatience about regarding Quincy?
What does Miss Sweet express impatience about regarding Quincy?
What does Mattie wait for before writing the truth about Moe in her notebook?
What does Mattie wait for before writing the truth about Moe in her notebook?
What does Mattie struggle with in explaining her attachment to saying 'Poor Moe'?
What does Mattie struggle with in explaining her attachment to saying 'Poor Moe'?
What does Miss Sweet express excitement about regarding Quincy?
What does Miss Sweet express excitement about regarding Quincy?
What does Mattie do with her pajama buttons when she was little?
What does Mattie do with her pajama buttons when she was little?
What does Mattie struggle with when Quincy Sweet interrupts her solitude?
What does Mattie struggle with when Quincy Sweet interrupts her solitude?
What does the text primarily portray about Mattie in the face of bullying?
What does the text primarily portray about Mattie in the face of bullying?
What does Mattie learn from Uncle Potluck during her custodial apprenticeship?
What does Mattie learn from Uncle Potluck during her custodial apprenticeship?
What does Mattie realize about the cafeteria after her observation?
What does Mattie realize about the cafeteria after her observation?
What does Star use to intimidate Mattie into moving to different spots?
What does Star use to intimidate Mattie into moving to different spots?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does Uncle Potluck do in relation to Mattie's custodial apprenticeship?
What does Uncle Potluck do in relation to Mattie's custodial apprenticeship?
What does Mattie's observation reveal about the cafeteria?
What does Mattie's observation reveal about the cafeteria?
What does Quincy Sweet interrupt Mattie's solitude to ask about?
What does Quincy Sweet interrupt Mattie's solitude to ask about?
What does Mattie contemplate when Quincy Sweet interrupts her solitude?
What does Mattie contemplate when Quincy Sweet interrupts her solitude?
What does Mattie face from a classmate, Star, during her custodial apprenticeship?
What does Mattie face from a classmate, Star, during her custodial apprenticeship?
What does the text highlight about Mattie's experiences in the school environment?
What does the text highlight about Mattie's experiences in the school environment?
What does Mattie do when she is sure that everyone is sleeping?
What does Mattie do when she is sure that everyone is sleeping?
What does Moe represent in Mattie's story?
What does Moe represent in Mattie's story?
What happens to Moe in the washing machine?
What happens to Moe in the washing machine?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do as the Custodial Apprentice?
What does Mattie feel empowered to do as the Custodial Apprentice?
What does Uncle Potluck use to demonstrate the steps to fix the fountain leak?
What does Uncle Potluck use to demonstrate the steps to fix the fountain leak?
What does Mattie Mae pretend the washers are when Uncle Potluck demonstrates how to replace a washer?
What does Mattie Mae pretend the washers are when Uncle Potluck demonstrates how to replace a washer?
What does Uncle Potluck let Mattie keep as a reward for her work?
What does Uncle Potluck let Mattie keep as a reward for her work?
What does Mattie Mae hope Quincy Sweet will see when she takes her notebook to the rock?
What does Mattie Mae hope Quincy Sweet will see when she takes her notebook to the rock?
What does Mattie Mae see Quincy Sweet doing outside Crystal Sweet's house?
What does Mattie Mae see Quincy Sweet doing outside Crystal Sweet's house?
What does Crystal Sweet appear uncertain about when she suggests asking Mattie along?
What does Crystal Sweet appear uncertain about when she suggests asking Mattie along?
What does Mattie Mae plan to do with her notebook to avoid Quincy Sweet?
What does Mattie Mae plan to do with her notebook to avoid Quincy Sweet?
What does Uncle Potluck joke about during the fountain repair?
What does Uncle Potluck joke about during the fountain repair?
What does Mattie Mae hope will change in her relationship with Quincy Sweet?
What does Mattie Mae hope will change in her relationship with Quincy Sweet?
What does Mattie Mae feel uncertain about regarding Quincy Sweet?
What does Mattie Mae feel uncertain about regarding Quincy Sweet?
What does Uncle Potluck explain the role of in fixing the fountain leak?
What does Uncle Potluck explain the role of in fixing the fountain leak?
What does Mattie Mae see Quincy Sweet doing when she arrives at Crystal Sweet's house?
What does Mattie Mae see Quincy Sweet doing when she arrives at Crystal Sweet's house?
What does Mama suggest as a secret code for Mattie and Quincy?
What does Mama suggest as a secret code for Mattie and Quincy?
What does Miss Sweet talk about regarding Uncle Potluck's odd behavior?
What does Miss Sweet talk about regarding Uncle Potluck's odd behavior?
What does Mattie forget and resolves to pay extra attention to at work?
What does Mattie forget and resolves to pay extra attention to at work?
What does Mrs. Diaz-Smith call Uncle Potluck about?
What does Mrs. Diaz-Smith call Uncle Potluck about?
What does Mattie imagine when she resolves to pay extra attention at work?
What does Mattie imagine when she resolves to pay extra attention at work?
What does Mama retrieve from the cellar and set up in the yard with Mattie's help?
What does Mama retrieve from the cellar and set up in the yard with Mattie's help?
What does Miss Sweet express excitement about regarding Quincy?
What does Miss Sweet express excitement about regarding Quincy?
What does Mattie struggle to maintain during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie struggle to maintain during Quincy's visit?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in?
What does Mattie realize refers to a sad event when Quincy expresses sympathy for Moe?
What does Mattie realize refers to a sad event when Quincy expresses sympathy for Moe?
What does Mama and Miss Sweet discuss in the kitchen while Mattie gets dressed in private?
What does Mama and Miss Sweet discuss in the kitchen while Mattie gets dressed in private?
What does Mattie wake up early and do before Quincy wakes?
What does Mattie wake up early and do before Quincy wakes?
What does Mattie find comfort in during a moment of helplessness?
What does Mattie find comfort in during a moment of helplessness?
What does Uncle Potluck refer to the day as while working at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Uncle Potluck refer to the day as while working at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
Where does Uncle Potluck leave Mattie alone to attend to Principal Bonnet's request?
Where does Uncle Potluck leave Mattie alone to attend to Principal Bonnet's request?
What does Mattie offer to do for Uncle Potluck, but he insists that she rests?
What does Mattie offer to do for Uncle Potluck, but he insists that she rests?
What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
What does Uncle Potluck involve Mattie in during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Uncle Potluck involve Mattie in during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Mattie contemplate discussing with Uncle Potluck during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Mattie contemplate discussing with Uncle Potluck during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Uncle Potluck request Mattie not to include in her notebook during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What does Uncle Potluck request Mattie not to include in her notebook during their work at Mitchell P. Anderson Elementary?
What is Mattie's desire for a sense of purpose and contribution in her current situation indicative of?
What is Mattie's desire for a sense of purpose and contribution in her current situation indicative of?
What does the text highlight about the dynamics of Mattie's relationship with Uncle Potluck?
What does the text highlight about the dynamics of Mattie's relationship with Uncle Potluck?
What theme does the text primarily explore?
What theme does the text primarily explore?
What distracts Mattie from her emotional turmoil?
What distracts Mattie from her emotional turmoil?
Why does Mattie suspect Quincy of not saying yes to something she asked?
Why does Mattie suspect Quincy of not saying yes to something she asked?
What interrupts Uncle Potluck's story about his injury caused by his dog, Stella?
What interrupts Uncle Potluck's story about his injury caused by his dog, Stella?
What does Mattie do when Uncle Potluck leaves to attend to his laptop?
What does Mattie do when Uncle Potluck leaves to attend to his laptop?
What does Mattie feel when left alone in the garden after Uncle Potluck's departure?
What does Mattie feel when left alone in the garden after Uncle Potluck's departure?
What does Uncle Potluck's story about his dog, Stella, and his injury provide?
What does Uncle Potluck's story about his dog, Stella, and his injury provide?
What does Mattie seek Uncle Potluck's company for?
What does Mattie seek Uncle Potluck's company for?
What does Uncle Potluck ask Mattie to help with?
What does Uncle Potluck ask Mattie to help with?
Why does Mattie finish Uncle Potluck's story about his injury?
Why does Mattie finish Uncle Potluck's story about his injury?
What does Mattie suspect Quincy of doing?
What does Mattie suspect Quincy of doing?
Why does Mattie feel a bit disappointed when left alone in the garden?
Why does Mattie feel a bit disappointed when left alone in the garden?
What does Mattie's interaction with Uncle Potluck provide?
What does Mattie's interaction with Uncle Potluck provide?
What does Uncle Potluck ask Mattie about her notebook?
What does Uncle Potluck ask Mattie about her notebook?
What does Mattie observe about the doors in the school?
What does Mattie observe about the doors in the school?
What does Mattie see Uncle Potluck doing outside the nurse's room?
What does Mattie see Uncle Potluck doing outside the nurse's room?
What does Mattie do with the cart in the administrative office?
What does Mattie do with the cart in the administrative office?
What does Mattie do while Uncle Potluck is away?
What does Mattie do while Uncle Potluck is away?
How does Mattie accidentally get locked in the principal's office?
How does Mattie accidentally get locked in the principal's office?
Why is Uncle Potluck unable to hear Mattie calling for help?
Why is Uncle Potluck unable to hear Mattie calling for help?
Who eventually helps Uncle Potluck and Mattie?
Who eventually helps Uncle Potluck and Mattie?
Why does Mattie feel sorry for the situation?
Why does Mattie feel sorry for the situation?
What was Mattie being taught by Uncle Potluck?
What was Mattie being taught by Uncle Potluck?
What does Uncle Potluck leave Mattie to do?
What does Uncle Potluck leave Mattie to do?
What does Mattie hear Uncle Potluck doing outside?
What does Mattie hear Uncle Potluck doing outside?
What does Uncle Potluck call for Mattie's assistance with?
What does Uncle Potluck call for Mattie's assistance with?
What does Mattie wish she could have been?
What does Mattie wish she could have been?
What does Mattie decide to do after Uncle Potluck leaves?
What does Mattie decide to do after Uncle Potluck leaves?
What does Mattie try to do when she hears Uncle Potluck outside?
What does Mattie try to do when she hears Uncle Potluck outside?
What does Principal Bonnet emphasize as crucial in overcoming fears?
What does Principal Bonnet emphasize as crucial in overcoming fears?
What flavor is Mattie's Popsicle, purchased by Mama after Uncle Potluck's injury?
What flavor is Mattie's Popsicle, purchased by Mama after Uncle Potluck's injury?
What does Principal Bonnet tell Mattie about bravery and fear?
What does Principal Bonnet tell Mattie about bravery and fear?
What does Mattie struggle with regarding her fears?
What does Mattie struggle with regarding her fears?
What does Principal Bonnet share to illustrate the concept of bravery?
What does Principal Bonnet share to illustrate the concept of bravery?
What does Mattie wish for Uncle Potluck's recovery and for Quincy Sweet to do?
What does Mattie wish for Uncle Potluck's recovery and for Quincy Sweet to do?
What does Mattie ponder in relation to facing fears?
What does Mattie ponder in relation to facing fears?
What kind of Popsicle does Mattie have that can be shared with someone else?
What kind of Popsicle does Mattie have that can be shared with someone else?
What does Mattie contemplate the absence of in relation to overcoming fears?
What does Mattie contemplate the absence of in relation to overcoming fears?
What is Mattie's struggle in relation to guilt and uncertainty?
What is Mattie's struggle in relation to guilt and uncertainty?
What does Principal Bonnet explain bravery depends on?
What does Principal Bonnet explain bravery depends on?
What does Mattie feel guilty for in relation to Uncle Potluck?
What does Mattie feel guilty for in relation to Uncle Potluck?
What does Quincy suggest Mattie should do with Moe's story?
What does Quincy suggest Mattie should do with Moe's story?
What does Mattie insist she is, when Quincy suggests she should write a brave adventure for Moe?
What does Mattie insist she is, when Quincy suggests she should write a brave adventure for Moe?
What does Quincy say Mattie can only draw?
What does Quincy say Mattie can only draw?
What does Mattie struggle to embody when Quincy asks her to pose for a drawing?
What does Mattie struggle to embody when Quincy asks her to pose for a drawing?
What does Mattie wish for when she feels uncomfortable posing for Quincy's drawing?
What does Mattie wish for when she feels uncomfortable posing for Quincy's drawing?
What does the interaction between Mattie and Quincy primarily focus on?
What does the interaction between Mattie and Quincy primarily focus on?
What does Quincy give Mattie to help with posing for the drawing?
What does Quincy give Mattie to help with posing for the drawing?
What does Mattie feel about Quincy's scrutiny while posing for the drawing?
What does Mattie feel about Quincy's scrutiny while posing for the drawing?
What does Mattie struggle to write when she starts working on Moe's adventures?
What does Mattie struggle to write when she starts working on Moe's adventures?
What does Quincy say Mattie needs to see in order to draw it?
What does Quincy say Mattie needs to see in order to draw it?
What does Quincy need to draw but struggles without it?
What does Quincy need to draw but struggles without it?
What does Mattie suggest Quincy should try, despite her struggles in drawing?
What does Mattie suggest Quincy should try, despite her struggles in drawing?
What does Mattie wish Uncle Potluck could do with her and Quincy?
What does Mattie wish Uncle Potluck could do with her and Quincy?
What does Quincy suggest they do with the moon?
What does Quincy suggest they do with the moon?
What does Mattie contemplate sharing with the moon?
What does Mattie contemplate sharing with the moon?
What does the chapter end with Mattie doing?
What does the chapter end with Mattie doing?
What does Quincy mistakenly refer to Mattie as during their play?
What does Quincy mistakenly refer to Mattie as during their play?
What does Mattie, as Moe, save Quincy's character from?
What does Mattie, as Moe, save Quincy's character from?
What does Quincy reminisce about not doing since childhood?
What does Quincy reminisce about not doing since childhood?
What does Mattie recall Uncle Potluck's belief about?
What does Mattie recall Uncle Potluck's belief about?
What does Mattie feel uncertain about?
What does Mattie feel uncertain about?
What does Mattie wonder about Uncle Potluck sharing with the moon?
What does Mattie wonder about Uncle Potluck sharing with the moon?
What does Mattie contemplate doing with the moon?
What does Mattie contemplate doing with the moon?
What does Quincy suggest they do with the moon?
What does Quincy suggest they do with the moon?
What does Mattie hope to avoid while in Quincy's company?
What does Mattie hope to avoid while in Quincy's company?
Why does Mattie believe Quincy might be a friend?
Why does Mattie believe Quincy might be a friend?
What does Mattie plan to do until Halloween?
What does Mattie plan to do until Halloween?
What does Mattie consider doing to avoid talking to the moon in front of Quincy?
What does Mattie consider doing to avoid talking to the moon in front of Quincy?
What does Mattie do when Uncle Potluck invites her to sit by him?
What does Mattie do when Uncle Potluck invites her to sit by him?
What does Quincy do when entering the kitchen?
What does Quincy do when entering the kitchen?
What does Uncle Potluck do to lighten the mood after Mattie apologizes for tripping over a vacuum cord?
What does Uncle Potluck do to lighten the mood after Mattie apologizes for tripping over a vacuum cord?
What does Miss Sweet do that prompts laughter from all family members?
What does Miss Sweet do that prompts laughter from all family members?
What do the family dynamics primarily show?
What do the family dynamics primarily show?
What do Mattie's internal thoughts and interactions with family members reflect?
What do Mattie's internal thoughts and interactions with family members reflect?
What does Uncle Tommy and Uncle Potluck engage in?
What does Uncle Tommy and Uncle Potluck engage in?
What does Mattie contemplate doing in the kitchen?
What does Mattie contemplate doing in the kitchen?
What does Quincy state she has figured out when stepping out of the rental house?
What does Quincy state she has figured out when stepping out of the rental house?
What does Uncle Potluck continue as Quincy enters the kitchen?
What does Uncle Potluck continue as Quincy enters the kitchen?
What does Mattie seek solace in?
What does Mattie seek solace in?
What does Mattie's reflection prompt her to do?
What does Mattie's reflection prompt her to do?
What prompts an awkward exchange between Mattie and Quincy?
What prompts an awkward exchange between Mattie and Quincy?
What does Uncle Potluck use to give readings about the future?
What does Uncle Potluck use to give readings about the future?
What does Principal Bonnet visit Mattie's house to check on?
What does Principal Bonnet visit Mattie's house to check on?
What does Miss Sweet make predictions about based on the corn?
What does Miss Sweet make predictions about based on the corn?
What does Quincy do upon Principal Bonnet's visit to Mattie's house?
What does Quincy do upon Principal Bonnet's visit to Mattie's house?
What does Miss Sweet discuss during the interaction at Mattie's house?
What does Miss Sweet discuss during the interaction at Mattie's house?
What does the shiny black car represent at Mattie's house?
What does the shiny black car represent at Mattie's house?
What does Mattie struggle to reconcile with her mother's image?
What does Mattie struggle to reconcile with her mother's image?
What does Quincy react strongly to during the interaction at Mattie's house?
What does Quincy react strongly to during the interaction at Mattie's house?
What does Miss Sweet express impatience about regarding Quincy?
What does Miss Sweet express impatience about regarding Quincy?
What does the interaction between Miss Sweet and Quincy reveal?
What does the interaction between Miss Sweet and Quincy reveal?
What does Mattie feel uncertain about during the interaction at her house?
What does Mattie feel uncertain about during the interaction at her house?
What does Mattie do when she is inspired to write a story?
What does Mattie do when she is inspired to write a story?
How does Mattie feel when she introduces herself as a writer in Ms. Morgan's class?
How does Mattie feel when she introduces herself as a writer in Ms. Morgan's class?
What does the narrative emphasize about Mattie's bravery?
What does the narrative emphasize about Mattie's bravery?
What does the author's acknowledgments emphasize?
What does the author's acknowledgments emphasize?
What does the narrative highlight about speaking and finding a real friend?
What does the narrative highlight about speaking and finding a real friend?
What does Mattie feel about her classmates as they introduce themselves in Ms. Morgan's class?
What does Mattie feel about her classmates as they introduce themselves in Ms. Morgan's class?
What does the author's journey in creating the novel emphasize?
What does the author's journey in creating the novel emphasize?
What does Mattie's introspective thoughts add to the story?
What does Mattie's introspective thoughts add to the story?
What does the text primarily emphasize about the story?
What does the text primarily emphasize about the story?
What does the narrative showcase about Mattie's writing journey?
What does the narrative showcase about Mattie's writing journey?
What does the narrative highlight about the importance of sharing one's passion?
What does the narrative highlight about the importance of sharing one's passion?
What does Mattie feel about her introduction as a writer in Ms. Morgan's class?
What does Mattie feel about her introduction as a writer in Ms. Morgan's class?
What does Mattie realize about herself during her interaction with Quincy?
What does Mattie realize about herself during her interaction with Quincy?
What does Quincy share stories about while sitting with Mattie in the garden?
What does Quincy share stories about while sitting with Mattie in the garden?
What does Mama offer to set up for Mattie and Quincy before leaving them in the garden?
What does Mama offer to set up for Mattie and Quincy before leaving them in the garden?
What is the atmosphere described as during Mattie and Quincy's interaction in the garden?
What is the atmosphere described as during Mattie and Quincy's interaction in the garden?
What does Quincy decide to do regarding sleeping arrangements in the garden?
What does Quincy decide to do regarding sleeping arrangements in the garden?
What does Mattie decline during Mama's interruption of their conversation in the garden?
What does Mattie decline during Mama's interruption of their conversation in the garden?
What does the scene primarily focus on?
What does the scene primarily focus on?
What does Mattie share with Quincy while sitting in the garden?
What does Mattie share with Quincy while sitting in the garden?
What does Quincy encourage and compliment Mattie on during their conversation in the garden?
What does Quincy encourage and compliment Mattie on during their conversation in the garden?
What does Mattie realize about Quincy's stories while sitting in the garden?
What does Mattie realize about Quincy's stories while sitting in the garden?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in during her interaction with Quincy?
What does Mattie find solace and a sense of control in during her interaction with Quincy?
What does Mattie realize about the moon's role in her interaction with Quincy?
What does Mattie realize about the moon's role in her interaction with Quincy?
Study Notes
"The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" Summary
- Star is caught stealing change from other kids' coat pockets and backpacks, and she also finds Mattie's private notebook and starts reading her stories out loud.
- Mattie hopes that Star reading her stories will change their relationship, but Star ignores her and tears up the notebook pages, dropping them on the floor.
- Mattie's room used to be her mother's, and she watches Miss Sweet's activities from her window, reminiscing about the room's history.
- Mama wants Mattie to have a sleepover with Quincy, but Mattie declines, feeling uncomfortable about it and wanting to focus on her custodial wisdom notes.
- Mattie decides to memorize her custodial wisdom notes and keeps the notebook close to her while whispering the words into the pages.
- The next day, teachers unexpectedly arrive at the school.
- Mattie is surprised by the teachers' presence and wonders why they are there.
Custodial Apprenticeship and School Bullying
- Mattie is a custodial apprentice and is secretly documenting her experiences for posterity.
- She learns the meaning of "posterity" and "custodial" from Uncle Potluck and is inspired to care for the school.
- Uncle Potluck mentors Mattie, and she diligently observes and records custodial tasks.
- They visit the cafeteria, and Uncle Potluck educates Mattie about the cafeteria's routines and challenges.
- Mattie's observation reveals that the cafeteria has 450 seats but acknowledges that having a place to belong is more complex.
- Mattie faces bullying from a classmate, Star, who uses the word "Og-ree" to intimidate her into moving to different spots.
- Quincy Sweet, a classmate, interrupts Mattie's solitude and asks about her writing, mentioning "drawer's block" in drawing.
- Mattie struggles with what to say to Quincy and contemplates her writing.
- This encounter with Quincy challenges Mattie's ability to express herself and deal with social interactions.
- The text portrays Mattie's resilience in the face of bullying and her dedication to her custodial apprenticeship.
- The narrative provides insight into the challenges and growth experienced by a young custodial apprentice in a school environment.
- It also highlights the emotional and social struggles faced by Mattie as she navigates her school experience.
Mattie's Feelings and Conversations
- Mattie overhears a conversation between Miss Sweet and Quincy, and feels that Quincy did not say yes to something she asked.
- Mattie suspects that Quincy read her notebook and that's why she didn't say yes.
- Mattie seeks Uncle Potluck's company to avoid thinking about her feelings.
- Uncle Potluck asks Mattie to help with some weeding in the garden.
- Uncle Potluck shares a story about how his knee got injured because of his lazy dog, Stella.
- Uncle Potluck's story is interrupted when he receives a phone call.
- Mattie finishes Uncle Potluck's story about his knee being injured.
- Uncle Potluck's phone call is about his laptop, and he hurries back to the house.
- Mattie is left alone in the garden, feeling a bit disappointed.
- Mattie is eager to help Uncle Potluck and asks questions to engage in conversation.
- Uncle Potluck's story about his dog, Stella, and his injury is a humorous and engaging one.
- The interaction between Mattie and Uncle Potluck provides a distraction from Mattie's emotional turmoil.
Imaginary Play and Moon Talk
- Mattie and Quincy engage in imaginative play, pretending to fight off "The Lint" with sticks.
- Quincy mistakenly refers to Mattie as "The Lint" but then corrects herself after Mattie asserts her name as Moe.
- The girls continue to play-fight, pretending to battle the "Evil Lint" in a dramatic, imaginary scenario.
- Mattie, as Moe, saves Quincy's character "Lint Girl" from a washing machine coil.
- The girls run back home and crash against Crystal Sweet's car, exhausted from their play.
- Quincy reminisces about not playing like that since childhood, while Mattie remains silent.
- Mattie recalls Uncle Potluck's belief that the moon talks back when spoken to and shares her thoughts with Quincy.
- Quincy suggests sleeping in a tent and talking to the moon, which Mattie agrees to.
- Mattie wishes Uncle Potluck could join them in telling the moon a story, but he is resting due to a knee injury.
- Mattie wonders what Uncle Potluck would say to the moon with Quincy listening, considering sharing stories about Stella the dog or army experiences.
- Mattie contemplates what to say to the moon with Quincy present, feeling uncertain about the interaction.
- The chapter ends with Mattie remaining still, contemplating what she could say to the moon with Quincy nearby.
Small Brave Thing Summary
- Mattie Breen decides to do a small brave thing and goes outside to find Quincy Sweet.
- Quincy is sitting on a rock with her toolbox and papers, and Mattie joins her.
- Mattie shares a story with Quincy, starting from the end and working backward, about a girl named Star finding her notebook.
- As Mattie tells her story, Quincy encourages her and compliments her storytelling abilities.
- Mattie realizes her talent for storytelling and states it as a fact.
- The two girls look up at the moon, and Quincy shares stories about Duey, Nicolette, and Crystal.
- Mattie understands that these stories matter to Quincy and are her secrets.
- Mama interrupts their conversation and offers to set up sleeping bags and an extra flashlight in the tent for them.
- Quincy decides to sleep in her clothes and Mattie declines the offer to change.
- Mama leaves to attend to other responsibilities.
- The scene is set in a garden, with a stone rabbit, bean tepees, tomato cages, and pumpkin vines.
- The atmosphere is described as half-dark, with the moonlight playing a significant role in the interaction between Mattie and Quincy.
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Test your knowledge of 'The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle' novel, covering Mattie's experiences as a custodial apprentice, her struggles with bullying, and her friendships at school.
