American as Paneer Pie Part 1
In the book American as Paneer Pie, what is Lekha's birthmark?
A bindi-sized dark brown freckle on her forehead/a dot on her forehead.
In the book American as Paneer Pie, what grade are Noah and Lekha in?
6th grade
What team did Lekha make? What is the mascot?
The swim-team. The dolphins.
Why is Lekha surprised when the new neighbor opens the door?
Because there is another Desi girl her same age at the door.
Who is the author?
Supriya Kelkar
What do Indians call every grown up?
Auntie or Uncle
What did Avantika do in her first class that shocked Lekha?
She defended herself when Liam was teasing her.
What does "F.O.B." stand for?
Fresh off the Boat
Why can't Lekha go to dinner with her friends after swim practice?
Because it is Diwali (Hindu festival of lights).
What do Lekha's friends at the Hindu temple talk about that upsets Avantika?
Accents of those people who are fresh off the boat.
What does Lekha ask Avantika to do that she never did back home?
Have a sleepover.
At the sleepover what does Avantika offer Lekha that shocks her?
Skin lighting cream.
What is happening at the post office when Lekha, Noah, and Avantika arrive?
A protest to get foreigners to leave the country.
In the book what conflict does Lekha have the night before the first big swim meet?
She's invited to sleepover with the swim team the same night she's supposed to sleepover with Avantika.
What does Lekha refuse to do at the team sleepover?
Shave her legs.
What does Noah put in the school paper?
The picture of Lekha's garage.
What does Lekha decide to do after seeing the pictures of her uncle?
To start speaking out against hate.
Who is in the car that almost swerve's into Lekha's?
Harper, her mom, and her brother.
What place do Lekha's swimteam make in the finals?
2nd
What happened at Lekha's first swim practice that made her upset?
She choked, was 6 seconds off her best time.
What do Lekha and Noah dress up as for Halloween?
Michael Phelps and a shark.
How does Lekha finally stand up to Harper?
She tells her how to properly pronounce her name.
What is Abigail Winters slogan?
Don't like it, leave.
What decision does Lekha make that surprises Mr. Crowe?
She agrees to read her op-ed piece at the town hall meeting.
Who speaks to Lekha after her town hall speech?
Mr. Giordano, her neighbor.