Chapters 1 & 2
What does peculiar mean?
strange
Who won the race at recess?
Leslie
What does vigorously mean?
done powerfully
What does reluctant mean?
not really sure about something
Leslie Burke
What does pandemonium mean?
chaos
What does recklessly mean?
done with no concern
What does stricken mean?
to hit someone or something
What does dumbfounded mean?
speechless with amazement
How many sisters does Jesse have?
Four (4)
What does Jesse want to be in the beginning of the book?
The fastest kid in 5th grade
What does faltered mean?
hesitated
What does speculation mean?
a thought
What do Jess and Leslie hear coming from the bathroom at school one day and who is it coming from?
They hear Janice Avery crying in a bathroom stall.
How and why do Jess and Leslie seek revenge on Janice Avery?
They send her a fake love letter for stealing May Belle's Twinkies.
What does soothingly mean?
calmingly
What does conspicuous mean?
easily seen
What does humbly mean?
done in a way that doesn't show off
What does nuisance mean?
annoying person
What did Leslie name her dog?
Prince Terrien
What does grit mean?
hard working / determined
What does consolation mean?
comfort
What do Jess and Leslie exchange as gifts for Christmas?
Leslie gets Jess a paint set and Jess gets Leslie a dog.
What does spectacle mean?
a public show, usually impressive
What are Leslie's parents' names?
Judy and Bill