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What does Cass call Jemmie's mom?
Mrs. Lewis
What do Jemmie and Cass call themselves as a running team?
Chocolate Milk
Where do Jemmie and Cass meet to finish the book?
The graveyard, by Miss Liz's gravestone.
What is Jemmie's mom's job?
A nurse
Where does Lou Anne go with her boyfriend and Cass has to go with them to keep and eye on her sister?
The beach
Who owns the USA store?
Mr. G
Why can't Jemmie finish running the race?
She twists her ankle and falls down.
Name 2 things the Lewis's got when they moved into Miss Liz's house that used to belong to Miss Liz?
Her cat and her dolls.
What does Cass's mom bring Cass to read?
Running magazines
What book do Cass and Jemmie read together?
Jane Eyre
What is Cass's last name?
Bodine
She buys her new running shoes.
Jemmie inspires Cass. After talking to Jemmie at her house one day, Cass starts to think that maybe she could go to ___________ on day.
College
What is the health scare that happens to baby Missy?
She overheats. She gets heat prostration.
What city and state do Cass and Jemmie live in?
Talahasse, Florida
What is the name of Cass's old neighbor?
Miss Liz
What is "The shoe factor"?
Cass's shoes are too small.
What does prejudice mean?
Ideas / assumptions / opinions about someone just because they are part of a particular group.
What was special about the brand name (COMET) of the matching running shoes that the girls bought at the mall before the race?
CoMet - They thought the C was for Chocolate and the M was for Milk.
What do the families do together in the last scene of the book that makes it seem like they will become more neighborly towards each other?
They eat dinner together.
What is the first and last name of the boy who used to be Cass's best friend?
Ben Floyd
Even though they didn't win the race, how were Cass and Jemmie recognized for their excellent sportsmanship?
Who does Jemmie email?
Terrence, her British penpal.
What candy does Jemmmie eat for "instant energy"?
Foaming Fizz Powder
They call it "Rocket Fuel"
Who accuses Jemmie of stealing at the USA store?
Andy, Lou Anne's boyfriend.