Red Roses
What did Derek do to get the Lila's attention?
He gave her gifts
What tribe did Grandpa belong too?
Lakota Tribe
How old is Dachina during her rite of passage?
13
Why does the author's teen self feel humiliated?
His shirt got stuck to the floor during a break-dancing performance.
Who is the main character?
The narrator/ her older self
What is the title of the 8th grade ELA book?
My Perspectives
Where does this story take place?
In middle school
Martin never showed his friends a picture of grandpa because?
He didn't look like the Indians on TV
How many guest attend Dachina's rite of passage?
50 guest
What advice does the author give his teen self?
Just keep dancing/ Don't get upset over failures
What grade is her younger self in?
junior year / 11th grade
Who is the 8th grade principal?
Mr. Goodwin
How did the Lila feel about the gifts from Derek?
She didnt like them/ him giving her gifts
"Hau, Takoza" in Lakota is,,,?
A greeting
Who is selected to instruct Dachina on how to be an Apache woman?
A medicine woman
What does immense mean? "Winning the game gave him an immense feeling of pride."
Huge / Big
Why did she join so many school clubs?
To find her talent/ skill
What time does Antioch Middle School end?
3:55pm
How did the Lila respond to Derek giving her roses in the cafeteria?
She yelled at him to leave her alone
Fatigue means
To be tired, exhausted
What day does the celebration begin?
July 4th.
As an adult, how does the author view his failure as a breakdancing teen?
Humorous / Funny
Where does this conversation take place?
In a school library
What is the capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
What did Derek do when the Lila rejected her in the cafeteria?
He begin to cry
How long was the bus ride for Grandpa?
2 days or 2 and half days
The four stages Dachina will go through are infant, child, womanhood, and?
Adolescence
What does "numerous" mean?
Many / Alot
Why does the author think her younger self joining so many clubs.
She is trying to figure out who she is.
Trying to fit in.
Who is the executive principal of Antioch Middle School?
Dr. Seay
What did the Lila think the kids would call Derek for the rest of his life?
Crybaby
Why did grandpa come to see the family?
To give Martin the medicine bag.
When does the event begin?
In the morning (The rising star)
What was the narrator's teen self breakdance group?
Breakin Fixation
Why does the author spend so much time in the library?
She feels like an outsider/ Has no friends
What is rapper 'Drake's" first name?
Aubrey
What is a "Nonfiction Narrative"?
A true story about someone or some event
Grandpas father was given the name
Iron Shell
The pollen the girls wear represents ?
Fertility
Who is the narrator?
The teen's older self
What activity does she enjoy doing the most?
Reading
What is the name of the river that goes through Tennessee?
Cumberland
What does it mean to write in the "present tense?"
Event/Story is happening now
What three items did Grandpa's medicine bag contain?
Broken iron kettle shell, a pebble, and a piece of sacred sage.
White paste is a symbol of?
The goddess
What is the authors tone to his younger self?
Kind / Funny
What does "majestic" mean? "A majestic castle"
Grand / Amazing
What is the name of the other middle school closet to Antioch Middle?
Apollo Middle School
Why did Lila get angry when Derek gave her the roses?
She didnt want any attention.
Martin was told to put what in the medicine bag?
How many days does the event last?
4 days
Where is his teen self when the narrator first speaks to him?
In bed
What does the teen girl want to do?
Fit in
What is the name of the National Football Team located in Nashville?
Tennessee Titans
In the end, what happened to Derek's family?
They moved away.
What is Martins sisters name?
Cheryl
Dachinas new name after her rite of passage is?
Morning Star Feather
What did his teen self say when he was escorted from the mall.
"Dancing is not a crime!"
What is the main idea of the story?
You'll eventually find something you're good at
In "The Medicine Bag" who helped grandpa when he got lost?
A policeman