Important pt 1
How does Heidi travel across the country?
By bus
Why does Heidi leave her home?
To search for answers about her past
Heidi
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What year did Tokyo host the Olympics?
2021
What makes Heidi's mother different from other parents?
She has an intellectual disability.
What is revealed about Heidi's father?
He died before Heidi was born
Who is Heidi's caregiver/neighbor?
Bernie
In tennis, what is the word for a score of 0?
Love
Which country founded the Olympic games and when was the first Olympics held?
Greece, 1896
What does Heidi's mother repeatedly say throughout the book?
Soof
Why is Heidi's last name "It"
She doesn't know much about her past in the beginning of the story
Who is Heidi's teacher?
Mrs. Alvarez
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What was the first state to recognize Christmas as a Holiday?
Alabama
Why is Heidi told not to ask about her past?
The answers cause emotional distress for her mother
How does Heidi change over the course of story? What traits does she develop as a result of her journey?
Independence, self confidence
Who provides information about Heidi's past?
Alice, the nurse at the Institute
Which reindeer's name begins with the letter B?
Blitzen
Where is Santa Claus originally from?
The Netherlands.
Why does Heidi count in her head?
To help herself remain calm
What does the word repeated by Heidi's mother mean? How does Heidi discover this?
The word means "enough". Heidi learns this when she visits the institute of Kentucky.
Someone who briefly accompanies Heidi on her journey
Danny
Which fruit is traditionally put into Christmas Stockings?
Oranges
BONUS-1000 pts- Why is there an April Fools tradition?
New Year's Day was originally on April 1 before it was moved to January. People who still celebrated New Years on April 1 were called April Fools.