From the Desk of Zoe Washington
What are the ingredients for “Hawaiianish” pizza?
Pineapple and pepperoni
How many older brothers does Jamila have?
2
What magazine does Peg remember seeing pictures of Polio patients?
Life Magazine
Kevon's little sister Treasure is almost two years old and has some developmental delays. What is she unable to do yet?
She is unable to speak
What is the name of the teen sleuth in Paloma’s favorite mystery book series?
Lulu Pennywhistle
Which Stevie Wonder song did Marcus recommend in the first letter Zoe read?
Isn’t She Lovely
What type of metal inside of a lamp cord is Shirley looking for?
Copper
What does the doctor say is the most common type of polio?
Spinal polio
Jarrett hopes he won’t have to repeat a grade while his friends move on. What grade does he hope to be in next year?
Seventh grade
Why did Frida say she painted self-portraits?
Because she knew herself best
What is the name of the hospital where Trevor’s mom works?
Massachusetts General Hospital
What kind of camp did Jamila’s mother sign her up for, and what kind of camp did Shirley’s mother sign her up for?
Science Camp, Dance Camp
What is another name for what was popularly called an iron lung?
A respirator
Qasim is teaching the boys at the Center a type of performance that he and his frat brothers compete in at college. What is it?
Step
What is the name of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s home?
Casa Azul
What is the name of the book that Trevor took out of his cargo shorts?
The Golden Compass
Why does Shirley bring lemon juice solutions of different saturations to the park?
To test their reaction to sunlight
What is the least common type of polio?
Bulbar polio
Best friends Jarrett and Ennis spend a lot of time on their favorite project. What type of project do they often work on together?
They create movie trailers
Why was Frida in a wheelchair?
She was in a bus accident
What is the name of the cookbook Zoe receives for her birthday?
Ruby Willow Cookbook
What is Farooq’s jersey number, and how does Shirley know it?
11, from the hand-me-down jersey that Jamila wears
Where does Peg’s brother attend college?
Carleton College
Jarrett’s mother refuses her boyfriend Terrance’s offer to move her family into his home. Why does she say no?
She didn’t want the babies around his dogs, it wasn’t safe for them.
What is sketched onto the front of the first note Gael gives Paloma?
An eye