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Janet TashjianA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Reading Check
1. What does Ms. Williams gift to Derek on the last day of class?
2. What do Derek and Matt use to make fruit grenades?
3. Who does Carly take home for the summer?
4. What does Derek do to his dad while he’s sleeping?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why does Derek draw illustrations in the margins?
2. What is Derek’s dad worried about?
3. How does Derek feel about reading books without pictures?
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