CKLA
Math
E. Tulane
Patterns of Earth and Sky
Miscellaneous
100

The Prince of Los Cocuyos is about an immigrant family from which country?

Richard's family is from Cuba,

100

What is 56.2 x 10^2 power.

56.2 x 100= 5,620.0

100

What street do the Tulane family live on?

They live on Egypt Street.

100

Describe in one sentence what an astronomer studies.

Answers will vary.

100

Correctly name Mr. Martinez' first dog.

His name was Danzig.

Spelling counts!

200

How did Abuela know that something was amiss about Richard?

She knew somethig was wrong when her grandson stopped talking about San Giving.

200

What is 2,456/ 10^3 power?

2,456/ 1,000= 2.456

200

Write 1 example that shows how arrogant Edward is in the story. so far.

Answers will vary, but must show precise examples.

200

Why do scientists make and use models in their work.

Scientists make and use models to help explain complicated ideas that may be difficult to see or visit in real life.

200

True or False?

Mr. Martinez chose his first dog at an animal shelter.

False.

It was from his neighbor.

300

Most people in the story could not help Richard with San Giving because...

It was because most kids and adults did not know how to make the dinner.  Someone else would cook.

300

If there 1,000 mm in a meter, how much of a meter is 2,500 mm?

2,500mm is divided by 1,000.

So, 2,500/1,000= 2m with 500mm or 

2.5m

300

Who was responsible for Abilene receiving Edward?

It was the grandmother, Pellegrina.

300

Why do we see different stars at different times?

Our planet spins and revolves around the sun.  So our point view changes.

300

How did Mr. Martinez break his tooth?

The tooth was broken at a concert when someone leapt off the stage and both of their heads hit each other.