Characters
Dyamonde
Free
Vocabulary
100

Who is proud of Dyamonde but doesn't let Dyamonde get away with anything? 

Who is Dyamonde's Mom

100

What grade is Dyamonde in? How long has she been at this new school? 

Dyamonde is in third grade and she’s been at this new school for three weeks.

100

Why are most of the kids scared of Free? 

They’re scared of him because he’s tall and looks mad all the time.

100

something that is exceptional, amazing

extraordinary

200

Who is the new boy that growls at everyone? 

Who is Free. 

200

Why does Dyamonde invite Free to sit with her at lunch? 

Dyamonde invites Free to sit with her at lunch because she knows how lonely it feels to be the new kid in school

200

Who is Free angry at? Why? 

Free is angry at his parents, mostly his dad because he lost his job and they had to move

200

stared in an angry way

glared


300

Who is super smart and missing a best friend? 

Who is Dyamonde

300

What are the two times that Dyamonde thinks Free is rude? 

Free grunts when Mrs. Cordell introduces him to the class and he told Dyamonde to leave him alone when she asked him to sit with her at lunch.

300

What is Free's real name? Why did he change it? 

Free’s real name is Reed Freeman. He changed it because kids were teasing him about it.

300

stepped heavily and noisily to show anger. 

stomped

400

What is the name of Dyamonde's teacher? 

Who is Mrs. Cordell.

400

What was Dyamonde's favorite subject? What happened to Dymonde a while ago that made her not like math? 

Math. Dyamonde’s parents divorced  

400

What does Dyamonde tell Free at the end of the chapter 6? 

Free is thinking about what Dyamonde tells him. She says that you can’t worry about what people think of you, and you shouldn’t do or not do something because of what people think

400

front porch

stoop

500

Who are the three girls that are nice enough to Dyamonde, but she's not really part of their group? 

Who are The Three T’s – Tanya, Tylisha, and Tameeka 

500

What is the name of Dyamonde best friend? What does Dyamonde miss about her?

Alisha. She misses treasure hunts, sleepovers, and taking pictures 

500

Why are kids staring at Dyamonde when she sits with Free? 

Kids are thinking she’s crazy to be sitting next to a grumpy person like Free.

500

stood or sat in a lazy, drooping way

slouched


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