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How would you describe Raj in paragraphs 2 and 4?
confident, not humble, bragger
Where does the story take place?
In the school in class 4B
What did Raj want in this story?
To be the Math champ of 4B
What does the line in paragraph 7 mean?
It means Raj knew the answers really quick and was able to say them and write them quick.
What was the main problem in the story?
How was Raj feeling in paragraph 13?
How does the breakfast table impact the story?
It shows where he was practicing his math
What caused Raj to crumple his paper in Paragraph 15?
He lost to Caroline again
What does "Watch out, Caroline" in paragraph 12 mean?
It means that he is going to keep challenging her to beat her.
How did the problem continue in the 2nd week of the story?
Raj gets a 70 and Caroline gets a 75
What part of the story shows the start of a change in Raj?
Paragraph 16
In her old school
Why did Raj decide to have two pencils sharpened for the 2nd week Caroline was in his school?
Because his tip broke in the 1st week and it slowed him down
What did Caroline mean when she says "It makes math more exciting"?
She means that math is not as fun if she does not have a challenger.
How did Raj solve his problem?
He was determined and persistent and practiced his Math to beat Caroline
How would you describe Caroline in Paragraph 23?
humble
Why Caroline say that she had flashcards in her hands at the end of the story?
Because she wanted to motivate Raj again and show him she was going to try and beat him. She is competitive.
Which words from the story show that Raj was excited and nervous?
"His heart beat faster"
How would you describe the relationship between Raj and Caroline?
She is a challenger!