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100

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month?

What is Because of the Moon's phases, which are caused by its orbit around Earth and the way sunlight hits it. 

100

What is 3/4 + 2/4?

What is 5/4 or 1 1/4 

100

Who are the main characters in Navigating Early, and what are their key traits?

What is 

  • Jack Baker: A young boy who moves to a boarding school after his mother’s death. He is thoughtful, quiet, and struggling with grief.

  • Early Auden: A brilliant, quirky boy who believes in navigating the world through the numbers in Pi. He is imaginative, intelligent, and eccentric.

100

Lila has 3 boxes of markers. Each box contains 12 markers. She gives 10 markers to her friend. How many markers does she have left?

What is 36 markers 

100

What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

what  is 

  • First-person uses "I" or "we" and is told by a character in the story.

  • Third-person uses "he," "she," or "they" and is told by a narrator outside the story.

200

What is energy, and what are two main types?

What is Two main types:

  • Kinetic energy – energy of motion (e.g., a rolling ball)

  • Potential energy – stored energy (e.g., a stretched rubber band)

200

Convert 3,500 milliliters to liters.

what  is 3.5 liters 

200

What role does the setting of the boarding school play in the novel?

What is The boarding school setting serves as a place where Jack is isolated and forced to confront his grief. It also provides a backdrop for his friendship with Early, where the boys embark on their journey of self-discovery and adventure. 

200

A recipe needs 2/3 cup of sugar. If you want to make half the recipe, how much sugar will you use?

What is 1/3

200

What is a conflict in a story?

what is Conflict is a problem or struggle the character faces.  

300

What is a food chain, and why is it important?

What is 

A food chain shows how energy moves from one living thing to another.

  • It usually starts with a producer (like a plant), then goes to consumers (animals that eat plants or other animals).

  • It's important because it shows how all living things depend on each other for energy and survival.

300

Write 0.75 as a fraction in simplest form.

what is 3/4

300

What is the significance of the "bear" story in Navigating Early, and how does it relate to the main themes of the novel?

What is The "bear" story is a tale within the novel that Early shares, reflecting his belief that each number in Pi corresponds to something meaningful. The bear story, with its adventure and struggle, mirrors the emotional challenges Jack and Early face as they embark on their own journey. It symbolizes the battles we face in life and how we confront them, often with help from others. 

300

A rectangular garden is 9 meters long and 6 meters wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?

What is 30

300

What is foreshadowing?

what is Foreshadowing is when the author gives clues or hints about what will happen later in the story. 

400

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

What is Because light travels faster than sound. 

400

Round 4,687 to the nearest hundred

what is 4,700

400

How does the concept of "navigating early" relate to the characters’ growth throughout the novel?

What is "Navigating early" is a metaphor for understanding life and finding a way forward despite uncertainty. For Early, it means finding meaning in the world through Pi, while for Jack, it symbolizes learning to navigate grief, friendship, and his place in the world. Both characters embark on personal journeys to understand themselves and their futures. 

400

A movie starts at 2:15 PM and ends at 4:05 PM. How long is the movie?

What is 1 hour and 50 minutes 

400

What is the climax of a story?

What is The climax is the most exciting or intense part of the story—the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak.

500

How can you tell if a change is a physical change or a chemical change?

What is 

  • A physical change does not create a new substance (e.g., melting ice, tearing paper).

  • A chemical change creates a new substance with different properties (e.g., rusting iron, baking a cake).

  • Clues of a chemical change: color change, heat or light, gas bubbles, or a new smell.

500

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18 and 24? 

what is 6

500

How does the adventure that Jack and Early go on reflect the themes of the novel?

What is The adventure reflects themes of friendship, healing, and finding one's place in the world. The physical journey they take also parallels Jack’s emotional journey as he deals with loss and learns to open up. Early’s ability to see the world in a unique way challenges Jack to see beyond his pain and embrace new possibilities. 

500

If one pencil costs $1.25, how much do 6 pencils cost?

What is $7.50

500

What is symbolism in literature?

What is Symbolism is when an object, character, or event represents something beyond its literal meaning.