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In America people have a hard time pronouncing Ravi’s _____.
name
Ravi wants to impress his class by showing his skills in what subject?
math
Why does Mrs. Beam recommend Ravi go to resource class?
To practice his English
What nickname did Ravi get from Dillion?
Curry head
What did Joe bring to represent himself?
A glass bowl
Who does Joe think is the meanest kid at Einstein Elementary?
Dillion Samreen
When Ravi gets up to answer the math problem. Who trips him?
Dillion
Ravi had to take pink medicine in the middle of the story because he faked having a _____.
stomachache
Both Joe and Ravi have problems fitting in at school. Why don’t the other kids like them?
They are different. Answers may vary.
What did Ravi bring to represent himself?
leeches
Ravi is having a ____ time fitting in at school.
hard
What does Mrs. Beam say the word assimilate means?
To try to fit in
Whose team did Joe get put on for baseball?
Dillion’s
What assignment did Mrs. Beam give her students?
To bring an item that represents them
What did Perippa call the leeches?
Draculas' in disguise
Name one mean thing that Dillion has done to Joe.
Shoved dirt in his pocket
Took his earplug out and smooshed it
Gave him a horrible nickname
Is Ravi having a hard time assimilating to life in America?
Yes
Why is Joe so mad his mom works at school?
Because the kids make fun of him
Whose car almost hit Joe’s mom?
Ravi
What did Ravi write on his card?
Quitting is not an option
Why does Mr. Barnes offer to write down his advice to Joe?
Joe has a hard time remembering things
Ravi thinks he should not be in which class?
resource
What food does Dillion give Ravi that he is not allowed to eat?
beef
Why was Mr. Barnes, Joe’s favorite teacher?
Because he cares about Joe and understands him
What did Joe write on his card?
There’s more to me than meets the eyes