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Name Ajay's sister.
Aarthi
How old is Ajay?
13
Why did Ajay's family move to the location they did?
So the father, Appa could attend university and get a master's in engineering at an American school.
What suggestion does Ajay give to Al about his store?
The candy in the front
The slush machine
What is the name of his middle school?
Bridge Creek Middle School
Name Ajay's mother
Amma
What did Ajay receive on his first English essay?
79%
Who is Ajay's archenemy or protagonist?
Jacob, the bully
How did Al end up in the hospital?
Heart Attack
What family issues does Jacob have?
His father seems to not care too much about him.
His mother left the family.
Name Ajay's dad.
Appa
How much did Ajay win on the Mercury candy bar?
$1,000,000
Where did Ajay live before this story took place?
Sri Lanka
Daily Double!!
Name two of Jacob's friends that always follow and copy him.
p. 19 hint
What poem did Mindy and Ajay have to write an essay about together?
The Road Not Taken
p. 175
Who does Ajay have a crush on?
Mindy Yu
How many hours did Ajay work/volunteer at Scary Al's shop?
2 hours/week on Mondays
What movie does Appa bring home for Ajay that he has wanted to watch for a long time?
The Karate King
p. 193
What does Al give to Ajay in the end of the story?
The rights to his entire shop
What poem by Robert Frost did away receive a 79%?
Nothing Gold Can Stay
What is Ajay's English teacher's name?
Ms. Livingston
What was Scary Al's shop worth?
$925,000
In the end, who won student of the year?
Ajay
Elenor MacIntyre
p. 231
Why was the book called No Purchase Necessary?
p. 226