Chapter 41-42
What does the word "grimaced" mean as it is used on page 175?
A facial expression showing pain.
What does the word "verdict" mean as it is used on page 187?
A decision on an issue brought to court.
What does the word "adrenaline" mean as it is used on page 179?
A rush of energy.
What does the word "pesky" mean as it is used on page 190?
Troublesome or annoying.
As Mia is having a great day after pranking Jason and apologizing to Lupe, what drastically changes her mood on her skip home after school?
Mia discovers her mother on Coast Boulevard lying by the side of the road in a pool of blood because she had been attacked in a attempted robbery.
What is the plan that the Tangs come up with when Hank informs him he will have to move because he "broke his 30 days" of making him a resident?
The Tangs come up with a plan to hide Hank the same way they hid the other Chinese immigrants that came to stay with them during a hard time.
Who are the two people at the hospital that are arguing about how the Tangs are being treated while trying to care for Mia's mother?
The doctor and hospital supervisor went into a room to argue about the treatment of the Tangs before they came to the decision to waive all costs of service because of Tang's inability to afford care.
What is the first problem that Hank encounters looking for a security job?
The first problem that Hank encounters looking for a job is that he does not have a reference letter from his previous employer.
What is the "good news" and the "bad news" Hank was referring to when he arrived back at the Calavista after Mia's mother was attacked?
The "good news" was that Mia's mother's attackers got arrested and put in jail. The "bad news" was so did Hank. Hank took a plea and got out but the attackers were on parole and were being held without bail.
What is the second and and larger problem that Hank now has to consider now that he in looking for a job?
The second and larger problem is now Hank has a criminal record for his "assault with a deadly weapon" charge from his fight with Mia's mother's attackers.