Plot
What event causes Nurzhan to be in trouble and brought to the principal?
What is he has a fight with another student.
This makes Maya's father very angry with Maya.
What is when he catches Maya playing around with a boy.
"Can you take this to the office, please?"
What is "Take this to the office, please."
to sob or let out a soft cry
what is whimper
The main problem that Maya faces in going to the Spring Fling
What is her parents won't give her permission.
This is why Nurzhan helps Maya with getting permission for the Spring Fling.
"Would you take off your jacket?"
What is "Take off your jacket."
to shock or daze
What is stun?
Nurzhan's get permission for Maya to attend the Spring Fling. This is the turning point or ____________ part of the plot.
What is climax.
Gymnastics provides this for Maya which is why it is so important to her.
What is "escape".
"I would like you to be more confident when you speak."
What is "Be more confident when you speak."
to support someone's admission into a group.
What is sponsor?
This is what Mama gives Maya to wear to the dance.
What is a bracelet.
This is one of Maya's personality traits.
What is dependable, reliable or helpful?
"Would you stop giggling so we can sleep?"
What is "Stop giggling so we can sleep?"
a small fight.
What is scuffle?
Who is Nurzhan
This is why Maya helps out at home and takes over Mom's job.
What is mom gets injured at work.
"She should help her brother with his homework."
What is "Help him with his homework."
Paragraph 226, page 214 "Kak Horosho"
What is how wonderful.