When she grows up, this character plans to be a restaurant critic for the New York Standard.
Who is Gladys Gatsby?
100
This dessert is made with chocolate and usually cut into squares.
What are brownies?
100
This is a natural mineral made up of tiny white cube-shaped crystals.
What is salt?
100
Ms. Quincy attended schools in Africa, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and New York. She applied online for this job.
What is a teacher?
100
Aunt Lydia, who lives in Paris, often calls Gladys nicknames after ____________.
What are flowers?
200
This character is the prettiest and also the meanest girl in school.
Who is Charissa Bentley?
200
This dessert is usually made in a cup-like paper and topped with frosting.
What is a cupcake?
200
The most common type of this spice is black and made from dried, ground peppercorns.
What is pepper?
200
Mrs. Anderson, the lady next door, has two jobs. She is a yoga instructor and also works from home as a ______.
What is computer programmer?
200
East Dumpsford was listed in the newspaper as one of the least desirable places to live in New York State because of this.
What is the landfill (dump)?
300
This character is Gladys' friend and her parents are from India.
Who is Parminder Singh?
300
This dessert is a custard topped with burnt sugar.
What is creme brulee?
300
This brown spice is made from the inner bark of a tree and is used to sweeten and flavor foods like brownies.
What is cinnamon?
300
Mr. Gatsby works in New York City in a large office building. As a ___________, he visits businesses to tell them how much money they owe the government.
What is a tax collector?
300
The first essay Gladys submitted for the contest was titled, "My Future as a ______________."
What is a veterinarian?
400
This character owns a gourmet grocery store that sells exotic foods and spices.
Who is Mr. Eng?
400
This dessert has layers of ice cream, fruit, and whipped cream. It is usually served in a tall, clear glass.
What is parfait?
400
This herb (plant) has a distinct aroma and is used for flavoring candy, gum, and ice cream.
What is mint?
400
Gladys' mom works in a small office in East Dumpsford and visits small houses around town as a _______________.
What is real estate agent?
400
Charissa chose Gladys to join her and her parents for a birthday trip into NYC to see this Broadway show.
What is "Glossy Girl? The Musical"?
500
This character lives next door to Gladys and has two rabbits for pets.
Who is Sandy Anderson?
500
This dessert, a favorite in Turkey, is made with layers of pistachio nuts, honey, and dough.
What is baklava?
500
This herb (plant) is used both as seeds and ground. The seeds are small and striped and taste rich like nuts, sharp like licorice, and even a little bit fiery.
What is cumin?
500
As the _____________, Fiona Q. Inglethorpe has the responsibility of finding a temporary restaurant critic for the New York Standard.
What is editor?
500
Gladys' dream came true when her review of this restaurant was published in the New York Standard.