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Based on her first note, what impression might a reader get from Janet?
a. She doesn't let other people push her around.
b. She doesn't have many friends.
c. She is selfish
d. She likes Disneyland.
a. She doesn't let other people push her around.
How do the notes change by the end of the story?
a. The writers no longer sign their names on them.
b. They end with harsher insults.
c. They longer end with insults.
d. They include things written by other friends.
c. They longer end with insults.
Water was leaking through the small cavity at the bottom of the bucket.
If you have chicken pox, you should stay home because it can easily spread to others.
Why does Richard tell Janet that she should take up knitting?
a. He knows that his suggestion will insult her.
b. He hopes to make her realize that she is not a good enough player to be on his baseball team.
c. He wants her to do something she will be good at.
d. He wants her to have interests outside his own.
a. He knows that his suggestion will insult her.
Which detail shows that Janet is a clever negotiator?
a. When Richard objects to Marilyn Jackson, Janet becomes more agreeable.
b. When Richard objects to MJ, Janet becomes more persistent to get Marilyn on the team.
c. When Richard objects to MJ, Janet makes a deal to rename her goldfish Richard.
d. When Richard objects to MJ, Janet doesn't press the point; instead she suggests another girl who might be more acceptable.
d. When Richard objects to MJ, Janet doesn't press the point; instead she suggests another girl who might be more acceptable.
After he had stepped on a rusted nail, he was worried he might get tetanus.
There is an unreasonable amount of work that needs to be completed by the end of the day.
What is the story's main conflict?
a Richard's team is having a losing streak.
b. Janet wants her Disneyland shirt back.
c. Janet hasn't returned the comic books she borrowed.
d. Richard won't let Janet play on his baseball team.
d. Richard won't let Janet play on his baseball team.
Which nest describes Janet's personality?
a. loyal, sarcastic and dishonest.
b. persistent, stubborn and selfish
c. persistent, stubborn and quick-witted
d. skilled at negotiating and overly-sensitive.
c. persistent, stubborn and quick-witted
The fudge was so sweet that my teeth started to hurt as I was eating it.
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Why does Richard change his mind and allow Janet on the team?
a. He finds out that Janet is just teasing about wanting to play baseball.
b. He wants to eat hot-fudge sundaes at Janet's birthday party.
c. Circumstances affect many of his other players.
d. Janet agrees to change her goldfish's name again.
c. Circumstances affect many of his other players.
Which of the following is the climax of the story?
a. Richard agrees to all of Janet's conditions except letting MJ catch.
b. Janet wants to play baseball, but Richard doesn't want any girls on the team.
c. Richard starts his letters with insults.
d. Richard's pitcher can't play because he has chicken pox.
a. Richard agrees to all of Janet's conditions except letting MJ catch.
She was so excited to get her tonsils removed because she could eat ice cream afterwards.
The couple knitted several baby hats for charity.
Which of Janet's statements reveals the most about her character and capabilities?
a. "Just because I'm a member of the ballet club doesn't mean I'm not a terrific ballplayer."
b. "Don't invite me to your birthday party because I'm not coming."
c. "Nobody ever said that I was unreasonable."
d. "I'm changing my goldfish's name from Richard to Stanley."
a. "Just because I'm a member of the ballet club doesn't mean I'm not a terrific ballplayer."
What can be inferred from Richard's last letter?
a. He is sorry for the fight.
b. He is moving away.
c. He will let Janet pitch.
d. He wants to be friends with Janet again.
d. He wants to be friends with Janet again.
They decided to use permanent markers to decorate the poster.
Taylor pitched the rotting apple into the trash can.