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Who is the mysterious person that was leaving behind items in the forest?
Tamika
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What does 'o bap re bap' mean?
It means thank goodness.
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What is in the Indian dish dhansak?
It's a spicy dish that contains lentils and lamb.
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What did Tamika say lives in India.
Elephants and tigers
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What did the girl on the blue bike send Lowji?
She sent him a key chain.
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What do Frick and Frack eat out of?
They eat out of a trough.
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What is a bippy or "sweet bippy"?
Bippy is another word for rear end.
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What two things did Bape add to the iced tea?
Bape added nutmeg and ginger.
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What is Lowji's last best idea?
His last great idea was becoming Mrs. Crisp's pet sitter.
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What new American expression did Tamika teach Lowji?
'Cool' is another way of saying you like something.
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What do Tamika and Lowji have in common?
They both had a rule that there were no pets allowed at their houses (although Lowji's changed recently).
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What does flourish mean?
Flourish means to be doing well, happy and healthy.
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Describe Tamika.
Tamika is kind because she doesn't make fun of Lowji. She likes to be mysterious, do flips, and she plays piano.Tamika also enjoys animals and has a sense of humor.
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Why did the author include the Indian-American dictionary at the end of the book?
It helps the reader understand the different Indian words that show up in the book and get to know Lowji and his culture.
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Lowji guesses that one of Tamika's wishes is for a pet. What do you think her other wish is for?
Tamika wishes that she and Lowji could be good friends because she has been trying to get his attention since he moved to Hamlet and gets along with him.
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How are plants from India and Lowji alike?
They both can grow and do well in America.
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Why do you think the author called the chapter that starts on page 129 "New Beginnings"?
It is the point where Lowji is finally happy in America and he has pets to take care of and has a chance to have a friend his own age.
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