Her mother is a drug addict, and is abusive towards Apple.
100
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
100
What town does Eddie live in?
Fresno
100
What vocabulary word is defined as:
An arguable statement, or a statement that not everyone will agree with.
Claim
100
When we Freewrite in this class, what is the rule?
We must WRITE or DRAW the WHOLE TIME.
200
What are two obstacles Apple must overcome once she runs away from her mother?
Answers may vary.
- being pregnant
- being homeless
- getting in the accident
- Step-mother wanting her to get an abortion
- etc.
200
What type of sentence is the following:
An independent clause + , + conjunction + independent clause
A FANBOYS sentence
200
What was Eddie's aunt trying to give him and why?
A gun; to avenge Jesus' death.
200
What vocabulary word is defined as:
The ability to care and share in the feelings of others.
Empathy
200
What is one thing that the border children and Apple Bailey have in common?
Answers may vary.
- no food
- poor/little money
- trying to escape their bad situations
- etc.
300
Why does Apple's mother try to get her back?
So she can continue getting support money from the government.
300
What type of sentence is the following:
Independent clause + ; + independent clause
Semicolon Sentence
300
Who is Eddie trying to avoid throughout the novel? Why?
Angel, because he wants to get him to avenge Jesus, and then because Eddie thinks he's after him.
300
What vocabulary word is defined as:
Not having the official documents that are needed to enter, live in, or work in a country legally.
Undocumented
300
What are two reasons the border children are coming to the United States?
To escape violence, poverty and gangs.
400
Why does Apple choose to go by "Apple"?
Her father had written her a letter when her mother had become pregnant with her. Her father explained in the letter why he couldn't take care of her, but that she was the "Apple of his eye."