Main Ideas
What is the main reason the Richardson's moved to Shaker Heights?
seeking a planned, orderly community
What are the three Richardson children who become involved with Pearl and Mia
Lexie, Trip, and Moody
"Elena had always believed that if you followed the rules, you would be rewarded. The system was infallible." In this sentence, infallible most likely means...
"perfect" or "incapable of making mistakes"
Provide three examples that demonstrate the class differences between the Richardsons and Warrens.
their housing situations, Elena's job versus Mia's artistic work, and their different approaches to child-rearing
This is the name of the baby at the center of the custody battle between Linda McCullough and Bebe Chow.
Mirabelle or May Ling
What is the central conflict that divides the Richardson and Warren families
the custody battle over baby Mirabelle/May Ling
Name three rules or expectations Elena Richardson has for her tenants
no pets, no smoking, and keeping the property maintained
"Mia's transient lifestyle meant Pearl had lived in dozens of places, never staying anywhere long enough to call it home." Based on context clues, transient means...
"temporary" or "constantly moving"
Give three pieces of evidence that show Elena values conformity and order.
Her planned community choice, her journalism career focusing on local issues, and her expectations for her children's behavior
Pearl develops a crush on this Richardson family member who plays basketball and is popular at school.
Trip Richardson
What is the main lesson Celeste conveys about the consequences of keeping secrets, as shown through multiple characters' hidden truths throughout the first 14 chapters?
Supporting details Ella could identify: Mia's hidden past, Elena's investigation into Mia's background, the custody case secrets, Pearl not knowing about her father, etc.
that secrets eventually surface and can destroy relationships and families when they do
What are three ways Mia makes money as an artist
photography, waitressing, and selling her artwork
"Pearl was mortified when Trip ignored her at school after their encounter, her face burning with embarrassment." Mortified means...
"extremely embarrassed" or "humiliated"
free 300!
This is what Mia Warren does for work to support herself and Pearl.
photography and working as a waitress