Blocks
The Broom Dog?
Canton's emotional support animal which Mr. Munch made for him.
Who was Cynthia from Ookabooka Land named after and what was their name?
Cinder, her grandfather
In the story ”Ookabooka Land”, why one of the main reasons Cynthia would stand on Cinder’s block at 3:33.
She wanted to possibly see her mother in between her mother’s work and school day. That way Cynthia could make her mother smile.
How does Cynthia cope with her grandmother's death?
By making jokes because that's what her grandmother used to always do.
How many easier things is there to do than Simeon's and Kenzi's handshakes?
5
Where did Simeon and Kenzi live?
Chesnut Street Apartments
Who was Gregory Pitts trying to impress?
Sandra
In the story “Ookabooka Land” Cynthia tells us what happened before in order to help us understand why Cinder is heart broken and is losing his memory. These are told as what signpost?
Memory Moments
Why was Gregory's friends making Gregory look like a grease fire?
He wanted to ask Sandra out
"A school bus is many things," what did they mean by that?
A school bus could be known as many metaphors with different meanings.
What was happening in Nestle street that needed such careful detail?
Satchmo's Master Plan
Who was helping Gregory ask Sandra out by putting moisturiser on him?
Candace
According to the text, why did Satchmo have to go into Ms. Adam’s yard?
Clancy overthrew a football.
Which of the following lines best explains why Mrs. Steven's allowed Cynthia to share her jokes at the end of class?
"It reminded her of old comedies on the black-and-white T.V shows her grandmother used to watch when she was a child."
In chapter 6, Kenzi goes out of his way to hug the crossing guard, Ms. Post. What is the significance behind Kenzi's affection towards her?
He is thankful for the fact that she saved his life and was injured in the process.
Who was the main Character in Okabooka Land?
Cynthia
"And then...pssssszzzzzzzzz. He sprayed Gregory from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet." Which of the following forms of figurative language is used in this excerpt?
Onomatopoeia
"It wasn't that he was rotten, but just that he smelled like his body had mistaken its organs for garbage..." Which of the following forms of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A simile to compare Gregory's odor to garbage.
According to the text, Cynthia collects "giggles" to bring home to Cinder. What do the giggles symbolize?
The memory of Miss Fran
Why does Mr. Munch give Canton a broom?
To help Canton cope with his anxiety and panic attacks.
What does the pattern on Sandra's shirt look like to Gregory because of his teary eyes in "How a Boy Can Become a Grease Fire"?
School buses falling from the sky
What word best describes Cynthia in the story “Ookabooka Land”?
Comedic (funny, wild, joker)
When Satchmo entered Jerry's house after making a plan, what was the dog really like?
He was a sweet dog that doesn't bite
Satchmo decided to get onto a car if the dog chased him. Who's car was he talking about?
The car in front of Sadni's house.
What school did all of the blocks go to?
Latimar Middle School.