Vocabulary
What does the word "slump" mean?
“a drop in the activity of a business or the economy”
How is Evan entertaining himself in the basement?
throwing a baseball up and down
What is Evan's favorite board game?
Stratego
What did the letter say?
Jessie will be skipping a grade and she will be in the same class as Evan.
What was wrong with the lemonade sign that Evan made?
lemonade was spelled wrong
What does the word "bare" mean?
not having a protective covering
Who are the 2 main characters?
Evan and Jessie
What is Evan's reason for being in the basement with the lights off when Jessie asked him?
"It's too hot with the lights on."
What grade will Evan be in when school starts?
Fourth Grade
What does Evan yell at Jessie when he and Scott are setting up the lemonade stand and she asked to help?
"You're too young."
"You're just a baby!"
It says that Jessie "squirreled" away money in her lock box. What does that mean?
saved for later
What is the setting?
Evan and Jessie's house
Who are the main characters?
Jessie and Evan
What grade will Jessie be in when school starts?
Fourth Grade
Jessie says that she is good at puzzles. What does she say is her weakest subject?
feelings
What does "slump" mean?
Dissolution of an organization or group
What causes Evan to drop the baseball on his nose?
Jessie mentioned the letter.
"Jessie never got it when you were giving her the Big Freeze. She just went right on acting as if everything were great"
What does the author mean when he says that Evan was giving her the "Big Freeze" ?
He wants her to leave him alone (silent treatment).
What does Jessie do when she is upset?
Reads "Charlotte's Web"
What does Scott call Jessie for skipping a grade?
"Freaky"
What does "nudge" mean?
To touch or push gently
How is Evan feeling in this chapter?
Angry
Why is it so hot at Evan and Jessie's house?
The air conditioner is broken.
Why did Jessie think it was weird that Evan was with Scott Spencer?
He didn't like Scott Spencer
Who is going to be Jessie and Evan's teacher?
Mrs. Overton