Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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Where are Zack's parents going?
They are attending a music festival.
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Why does Zack's dad write down how many miles the truck has traveled?
Zack's dad writes it down so that he knows how far Zack drives while they are away.
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Where is Zack heading to?
Zack is heading to Natchez, Mississippi.
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What happens to Zack's truck?
There was a big storm and a dent is found on the front hood of Zack's car.
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Where did Zack get a cut?
Zack has a cut on his forehead.
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Why does Zack reconsider selling the nugget?
Zack reconsiders selling the gold nugget because it is a valuable piece of history and it means a lot to him.
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Name a place Zack goes to in preparation for his trip. Name one item that he buys.
Zack goes to Canadian Tire, the supermarket. He buys soda crackers, tonic water, a road atlas, bug lotion, etc.
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What does Zack do to his home phone?
Zack sets up his phone so that his parents don't get suspicious. When people call, they'll think there's no service.
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Which states does Zack pass through?
Zack passes through Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Why does Zack get turned away from the Plantation Inn Motel?
The clerk at the motel is racist because she turns Zack away even though there are free rooms.
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Why does Zack feel angry and confused?
Zack feels angry and confused because of his scattered/ mixed up identity. He also wants to visit his grandparents to find out more about his roots.
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What item did Zack need in order to locate his grandfather?
Zack need a Christmas card that has his grandfather's address on it.
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What happens to Zack when he falls asleep in his car?
When Zack falls asleep in his car, highway patrol officers come up to his car, bang on the windows and scare him. Since it is a 'non-camping' zone, Zack was not allowed to sleep there.
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What does Zack do after his incident with the police?
Zack goes for a jog, heads for a shower and gets coffee to keep him awake.
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Zack calls his parents and grandparents from the motel. How is his plan holding up? Where is he going in the morning?
Zack's plan is holding up well but his grandparents are becoming a little suspicious. Zack is going to meet his grandfather, his mother's father, in the morning.
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