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What is a lesson learned from this story?
A lesson learned from this story is...
Who professes their love for Mia?
Jason Yao
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What is the tallest animal on Earth?
Giraffe!
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How do Deepa's feelings change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Deepa's feelings change from the beginning of the story to the end by...
What did Mia and her friends dress as for Halloween?
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What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
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What is the relationship between the moon and the wind?
The relationship between the moon and the wind is...
What does Mia's dad buy for her?
A green sparkly pencil
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How many legs does a spider have?
Eight
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How does the author's use of internal dialogue help the reader understand Deepa and how she is feeling?
The author's use of internal dialogue helps the reader understand Deepa and how she is feeling by...
What does Mia's mom compare her and her ability to speak English to?
A bicycle
"In English, you're like a bicycle and the other kids are cars."
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Which animal uses echolocation to figure out where they are flying?
Bats
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How do the last two stanzas help the reader understand the deeper meaning?
The last two stanzas help the reader understand the deeper meaning by...
What is the name of the motel Mia's family works at?
The Calivista
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Which sea animal has tiny pockets of light that can make it invisible?
Bobtail squids