Chapter 8
What new idea did Jessie have to make more money selling lemonade?
She decided to start a lemonade franchise by having other girls sell lemonade in different places.
What does negotiation mean?
Talking and bargaining with someone to reach an agreement.
What does malicious mischief mean?
Answer: Purposely damaging someone else's property or business.
What is a franchise?
A business that allows other people to sell its products using the same business plan.
What was Evan building at the beginning of the chapter?
A marble track.
2. How did Evan plan to sell more lemonade?
Answer: He planned to pull a large cooler of lemonade around in a wagon and sell it in different places.
How did Jessie, Megan, and the other girls divide the money?
They each received one-third of the money earned at each stand.
What did Evan ask Jessie about the lemonade war?
Answer: He asked if she wanted to call off the competition.
3. How much did Evan plan to charge for each cup of lemonade?
Answer: One dollar per cup.
Why did Jessie keep the lemonade war a secret from Megan?
She was afraid Megan would not want to help her compete against Evan.
Answer: He asked if she wanted to call off the competition.
Why did Evan want to end the lemonade war?
Answer: He missed getting along with Jessie and did not want to continue fighting.
4. What did Jessie put in Evan's lemonade?
Answer: Fruit flies and other insects.
What did Megan do with her lemonade earnings?
She gave her earnings to Jessie because she believed Jessie was donating the money to the Animal Rescue League.
5. Why did Evan change his mind about ending the war?
Answer: Jessie mentioned Megan, whom Evan had a crush on, and Evan became upset again.
5. Why did Jessie try to ruin Evan's lemonade?
Answer: She was angry with Evan and wanted to stop him from winning the lemonade war.