Evan Treski
Why was Evan upset with Jessie in the beginning of the story?
Jessie is skipping third grade.
Jessie is going to be in Evan's class.
The letter from school.
What is Jessie most nervous about going into fourth grade?
If she will have friends.
If the girls will be nice to her.
Why did they choose the street corner?
better foot traffic and visibility, specifically to attract families with small children from a nearby side street.
Location, Location, Location
Real estate term that refers to the position of a piece of real estate as it relates to the value of that real estate.
Where did Evan, Jessie and their mom watch the fireworks?
on the stairs
What was Evan saving up for?
An ipod
What was Jessie saving her money for?
Extra 100 points if you can name where.
To donate, Animal rescue league
What was the "Lemonade War" bet?
The goal was to see who could earn the most money from their stand by the end of Labor Day. Who could make over $100 wins all the money by the fireworks.
Slump
A drop in the activity of a business or the economy.
What was their spit vow?
Not to fight in front of their mother.
Why is Evan upset that Jessie is friends with Megan?
He likes her.
What was the name of the club Jessie's classmates made in second grade?
WHJ Club, We Hate Jessie Club
Why did Evan's stand get shut down?
Officer Ken shut down Evan's stand at the town center because he did not have a permit to sell there.
Malicious Mischief
The act of purposely destroying the property of someone else's business
What was Megan's plan to make more?
Get other fourth graders to sell the product too so they could make more money.
How did Evan figure out how much more money he needed to make after his first day?
He drew a picture to break it down.
Name three things Jessie does to Evan's lemonade.
Puts fruit flies, fuzzy moth caterpillar and dirt in the lemonade
How did Jessie and Megan get more business? What extras did they offer?
included free face painting, hair braiding, and snacks (pretzels/chips)
Negotiation
A method of bargaining so that you can reach an agreement.
How did Evan and Jessie earn Megan's money back?
They took everything they learned about running a business and turned it into a poster for a contest.
Why did Evan want to call the Lemonade War off?
He missed hanging out with Jessie.
Why does Jessie feel sick on the car ride home from the beach? Be specific.
She's worried about seeing Evan after she ruined his lemonade. She knows he will be furious.
Who won the war?
The competition ended in a tie, with both realizing the value of their partnership and hard work.
Reconciliation
The act of bringing together after a difference, as in to reconcile numbers on a balance sheet; resolution
What is the lesson in the story that we learn from all of the characters in this story?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.