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Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Depth of Knowledge Levels: Questions require respondents to demonstrate ability to:
- Recall and Understand Content (e.g., who, what, where, when)
- Apply and Analyze Ideas (e.g., how and why)
Chapters 1-12
1. What idea does Mia come up with to deal with the towels?
A) She stomps on them in the tub.
B) She asks the guests to wash them.
C) She throws them out and buys new ones.
D) She take them to the laundromat.
2. Why does MIa’s mother encourage her not to play sports?
A) Mia has never shown any talent for playing sports.
B) The family cannot afford a doctor if Mia is injured.
C) Playing sports takes up too much time.
D) Mia’s mother believes schoolwork is more important.
Chapters 13-26
3. What does Mia’s mother want her to study?
A) English
B) Math
C) Art
D) Science
4. Why do the police and Yao suspect Hank of the car theft?
A) his age
B) his nationality
C) his height
D) his race
Chapters 27-40
5. How does Mia decide to raise money for the essay contest entry fee?
A) A car wash
B) A tip jar
C) Charging for laundry
D) Cooking for meals
6. Why do the mean girls want Mia on their team during the math challenge?
A) They assume she is good at math because she is Asian.
B) They know that she is good at math .
C) They are sorry for making fun of MIa’s clothes.
D) They are planning to make fun of Mia in front of the class.
Chapters 41-53
7. How is Mrs. Tang’s medical bill resolved?
A) Mia writes a convincing letter.
B) Yao covers it but takes it out of the Tangs’ earnings.
C) Hank lends the Tangs’ money.
D) The doctor waives the bill.
8. What does the text suggest is a likely reason Hank gets the security job?
A) His interview skills
B) His employment history
C) Mia’s reference letter
D) Yao’s support
Chapters 54-67
9. What is a consequence of Mia having to return the pair of jeans?
A) Her parents have time to sneak the couple out of their room.
B) Mia’s parents lose trust in her, believing that she stole the jeans.
C) Lupe loses interest in being Mia’s friend.
D) Mia decides to use her tip jar to buy a new pair for herself.
10. What does Jason reveal about his father?
A) He is ashamed of his English language skills.
B) He is in debt to loan sharks and fears for his safety.
C) He plans on giving the Tang’s the hotel.
D) He is bluffing about having a higher offer.
Answers
1. A (Chapter 9)
2. B (Chapter 11)
3. B (Chapter 20)
4. D (Chapter 21)
5. B (Chapter 28)
6. A (Chapter 32)
7. D (Chapter 41)
8. C (Chapter 46)
9. A (Chapter 55)
10. D (Chapter 66)
