The Red Umbrella
Holes
The True Confession of Charlotte Doyle
Things you need to know
Short stories we read
100

What are the two main settings in The Red Umbrella?

Cuba and America (Nebraska) in the 1960s

100

What is the main setting in the novel Holes?

Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp in Texas.

100

What is the main setting of The True Confession of Charlotte Doyle?

A sailing ship Seahawk, during the summer of 1832. The ship is traveling from England to Rhode Island

100

What is the Zip Code of Eastern Middle School?

20901

100

What is the setting of the short story, " All Summer in a Day"?

In the future on the planet Venus

200

Who is the main character in The Red Umbrella?

Lucia

200

Who is the main character in Holes?

Stanley Yeinats

200

What is the name of the antagonist in the novel,  The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle?

Captain Jaggery

200

How many inches are in one foot?

There are 12 inches in a foot

200

Who is the main character in the short story " All Summer in a Day"?

Margot

300

What do Lucia and Frankie bring to America to sell?

Cigars

300

Where does Stanley end up and why?

Camp Green Lake after he was falsely accused of  stealing sneakers. 

300

What did Zachariah give to Charlotte on the ship?

A dirk/knife

300

How many times a day do dentists recommend you brush your teeth?

Twice a day

300

Who is " The Story of My Life" about?

Helen Keller

400

Who takes care of Lucia and Frankie when they arrive in America?

A foster family, The Baxters 

400

Why is Zero's name important?  Who is he related to?

Zero is related to Madam Zeroni. She cursed Stanley's family.

400

What is a round robin?

It is where the crew signs their names just before a mutiny.   

400

How many months are in one calendar year?

There are 12 months in a year

400

What did Claudette Colvin do?

She refused to give up her set on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. 

500

What is the symbol that appears throughout the novel?  What does this represent?

A red umbreall that symbolizes hope. 

500

What happens to the camp, Zero and Stanley at the end of the novel?

The camp shuts down because of the misdeeds of the warden, Zero goes home to his mom, and Stanley s family curse is broken. 

500

What happens at the end of the novel?

Charlotte joins the crew and goes on an adventure.

500

When mailing a letter, where do you place the stamp on the envelope?  

On the upper right-hand corner. 

500

What was awarded to Malala Yousafzai in 2014?

She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize