1
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Who is the reporter?
A
Tom Gimble
2
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Where is Tom Gimble from? (news channel)
A
Channel 7 News
3
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What did Tom Gimble call the community service project?
A
The “Breakfast Club”
4
Q
How many days will the kids be doing the community service project for?
A
6
5
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What are the kids trying to do during their community service project?
A
Making the cafeteria and school look nicer
6
Q
What is George’s full name?
A
Jorge Rivera
7
Q
What color shirt does George wear on the cover?
A
Red
8
Q
What is George’s nationality?
A
American Puerto Rican
9
Q
What is George trying to hide from everyone?
A
That he moved outside of the school district
10
Q
Why doesn’t George want anyone to know that he moved out of the school district?
A
Because it can mess with his chances to get into Porter HS
11
Q
What is George’s goal/wish?
A
Going to the magnet program at Porter High School
12
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Why was George called to the main office?
A
Because haven’t completed 3.5 hours of community service
13
Q
How many hours do the kids at Conrad Middle School have to complete doing community service?
A
3.5
14
Q
What will happen if the kids don’t finish their hours of service?
A
Mr. Powell won’t get his trophy
15
Q
What is George’s student ID?
A
11091973
16
Q
How many absences and tardies does George have?
A
0
17
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What were George’s grades in 5th - 7th grade?
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5th: 4.0 GPA
6th: 4.0 GPA
7th: 3.9 GPA
18
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What is George’s best grade and class?
A
99 in Health
19
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What is George’s overall worst class?
A
Language in the low 90s
20
Q
How many extracurriculars has George joined in 8th grade?
A
0
21
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What clubs did George join in 5th grade?
A
Science and chess
22
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What clubs did George join in 6th grade?
A
Math, robotics, chess, science clubs
23
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What clubs did George join in 7th grade?
A
Math club Vice President, Robotics club, Science club secretary, Chess club
24
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What is George’s bus stop to go home?
A
Metro 618
25
What did George learn after doing the community project?
That he can be American and Latino, 2 things at once
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How well does George know his Spanish?
Not really well. Can understand Spanish but forgets his words and speaks only a little
27
How many classes does George share with the other kids?
None
28
What is George bad at?
Finding things out
29
What is in George's bag?
Algebra 1 textbook, color-coded planner, bootleg anime charm
30
What did George's mom used to do during some rough patches?
Stay in the mall during a big storm
31
What improved enough so that George was confused with the other Latino kids?
His Spanish
32
What is Miguel's full name?
Miguel Soto
33
What is Miguel's English capabilities?
None. Can't speak English
34
What is Miguel's nationality?
Dominican
35
Who is MIguel?
A jock, artist, and baseball player
36
What kind of shirt does Miguel have?
Conrad T-shirt
37
What English word does Miguel not know?
Litter - basura
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Did Miguel think that the other kids were his friends?
No
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After 6 months, Miguel is _______'s only _______
Dayara's only friend
40
Who are Miguel's siblings?
3 younger sisters: Rosa and Olga
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Who usually picks up Miguel from school?
Mami
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What kind of car does Miguel have?
A red car
43
Where does Miguel's papi work?
In a factory
44
What is in Miguel's red English notebook?
Good private drawings
45
What is in Miguel's bag?
A baseball glove, colored pencils, comic books
46
What is Dayara's full name?
Dayara Gómez
47
What is Dayara's English capabilities?
None. Can't speak it or read it
48
What is Dayara's nationality?
Cuban
49
What does Dayara look like according to George?
Ready to beat someone up
50
What does Dayara hate?
The way Mrs. Grouser speaks to the Latino kids
51
Describe Dayara's temperament
Gets angry easily and is usually angry
52
Where does Dayara's mom work?
At Don Desiderio, a mechanic tire shop
53
What does Don Desiderio do?
Brakes, suspensions, rotation, tire changes, oil changes, inspections
54
How can you book an appointment at Don Desiderio?
Online or call 555-3267
55
Describe Dayara's assignment's grades
All are late, has 0% or -50
56
What does Dayara's mom think the only way to get ahead in the US is?
By studying
57
What does Dayara's Papi call her?
Muñeca/doll
58
Where does Dayara's Papi work?
At the airport
59
What did Dayara realize after doing the community service project?
A delinquent can be a good student
60
What is in Dayara's bag?
Paper plane, yo-yo, and snacks
61
Sara's full name
Sara Domínguez
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What kind of hair does Sara have?
Black hair dyed pink
63
Describe Sara's English capabilites
Can speak English. Only spoke it when she wanted to
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What is Sara's nationality?
Mexican
64
What did Sara already get used to?
The way other people talked to Latino kids like her
65
How did Sara change after the community service project?
The loner has friends now
66
How did George describe Sara at first?
The weird loner girl that no one talks to
67
What did other kids call Sara ?
A strange bird
68
What can Sara relate to?
Being invisible
69
What is in Sara's bag?
A fanfic idea journal, neko pencil case, fantasy novel
70
What did Sara decide to be after Dayara told her?
To be fuerte (strong)
71
What kind of math classes does Sara take in comparison to George?
Higher math classes
72
What kind of classes did Sara take in Mexico?
All honors
73
After getting to know her better, what did George think about Sara?
She was easy to talk to
74
What is Sara's dad's favorite food?
Her mom's enchiladas de pollo recipe
75
What is Sara's dad's occupation?
Is a construction worker
76
In what other scene had Sara's dad appeared in other than the one at home with dinner?
He was the construction worker crossing the street while Miguel and his dad were talking in the car
77
What does Sara's dad call Sara?
Sarita
78
Sara's dad is the best ___________ in ______________ and ___________.
Best architect in Conrad and Mexico
79
What is going to happen to Sara's dad and her family?
Sara's dad is getting a permanent position in Conrad so he'll probably take it. Mamá and Sara's brothers will come to the US
80
Sara's siblings?
Brothers
81
What is Nico's full name?
Nico Piñeda
82
Describe Nico's English capabilities
None. Can't speak it
83
What is Nico's nationality?
Venezuelan
84
How did George describe Nico at first?
A stuck-up rich kid. Was rich but poor in friends
85
What is in Nico's bag?
Lo-fi beats, latest laptop, extremely strong cologne
86
Where are Nico's parents?
Venezuela
86
What did Nico say in defense of his actions/what the other kids said about his laziness?
He helped more than anyone. He tried to change their lives instead of handing them a piece of bread
87
What did Tom Gimble mistake all of the kids' nationalities as?
Mexican
88
What was Tom Gimble's focus in his news story?
That every Latino kid is different and their individualities
89
When is Tom Gimble's deadline for the story?
Noon
90
Who is Mr. Powell
The principal of Conrad Middle School
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What is Mr. Powell's first initial?
K
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What is Mrs. Grouser's nickname?
Grouser the Grouch
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What is Mrs. Grouser's occupation?
Cafeteria worker
94
Who did Bella compare Mrs. Grouser to?
Oscar the Grouch
95
What was Mrs. Grouser told about George?
He speaks English and will work as her translator
96
How did Mrs. Grouser mispronounce Dayara's name?
Day-ara
97
Who is David?
The cameraman who came with Tom Gimble
98
What is Lisa's mom's name?
Celeste Powers
99
What happened to Celeste by the end of the story?
She got the job at the diner. When the school board ate there and got to know her, she told them about how the kids helped her
100
According to Lisa, what does Celeste like?
tea parties
101
What school does the kids go to?
Conrad Middle School
102
Where does the kids live?
Conrad
103
What room number is the main office?
Room 1000
104
What language, other than English, is the main office sign in?
Braille
105
What are the star trophies in Mr. Powell's office?
The school board's 100% student participation in community service initiative awards
106
What is inscribed on the trophies?
Conrad Middle School. CD School Board. Community Service Award
107
How many trophies does Mr. Powell have at the beginning of the book?
7
108
How many trophies does Mr. Powell have by the end of the book?
8
109
What are Conrad Middle School's colors?
Green and yellow
110
Who is the Spanish teacher?
Mrs. Perico
111
Who is Bella?
George's younger sister
112
What math problem does Bella know how to solve because she did it twice?
12+12 = 24
113
How would you describe Bella
Talkative
114
What kind of story was Bella talking about that happened in school?
A kid named Michael didn't want to play with her and Lucy
115
Where was George's old house?
Across the street from the bus stop
116
What does George's new house have?
A pool
117
On what days does George and Bella's mom let them go to the pool?
On Saturdays
118
What is Lisa's doll's name?
Penelope
119
Where does Lisa live?
In a beat-up blue van with her mom on the other side of the school fence
120
What kind of cereal did Lisa eat that Sara gave her?
Fruit O's
121
Who is Mrs. Collins?
Dayara's blond homeroom teacher
122
Who picks up Nico from school?
Nico's great-aunt Miriam
123
What car does Aunt Miriam ride?
A purple BMW, expensive sports sedan
124
How is Nico and Miriam related?
Great-aunt
125
What is Aunt Miriam's occupation/job?
She's on the nursing home board
126
What is the limit for the amount of time a family member can live at the nursing home?
90 days
127
Who is the white old woman with the yappy orange dog?
Gladys, live at the nursing home
128
What are allowed and not allowed at the nursing home?
Dogs are allowed. Kids aren't allowed
129
Who is the old white man who stood up for Nico?
Bernie Cohen, Miriam's friend
130
What day did all the kids meet first?
April 10
131
How long before was April 9 from April 26?
2 weeks before
132
What did George's white friend hear about Porter High school?
A kid got rejected because he copied someone's homework in 3rd grade
133
What kind of community service did Mr. Powell suggest to George at first?
Tutoring students in math after school
134
Why can't George tutor after school?
He has to catch the bus with his little sister
135
How will the community service hours be distributed per day?
15 minutes before school and during homeroom. 30 minutes a day
136
What did George's family eat for dinner?
Chinese food
137
When Mr. Powell said that George will be working with kids like him, what did George assume he meant and what did Mr. Powell actually mean?
George thought it was with gifted kids. Mr. Powell meant Latinos
138
Who was late on April 10?
George
139
What did Mrs. Grouser call herself while introducing herself to the kids?
El boss-o. The boss or la jefa
140
What did George struggle to translate on April 10?
1. It wasn't Mrs. Grouser's idea. 2. She doesn't want them, but they better be busy for the full credit by making the cafeteria nicer. 3. If you cross her, you will regret it
141
What did Miguel say about George?
That George thinks he is a gringo
142
What did Miguel call Mrs. Grouser?
Señora Grosera
143
What did the kids have to do on the first day (April 10) for the service hours?
Toss breakfast leftovers in the dumpsters outside. Stay outside to pick up litter in the field for beautification
144
What did Nico ask about George?
Who made him king?
145
Who was the only kid not doing any visible work?
Nico
146
What did Nico call MigueL
A dumb jock
147
What did Miguel tell Nico regarding his laziness?
His dad wasn't paying someone to do the work for him, so Nico should do his part
148
What did Nico ask/accuse George of?
If he thought that he was better than everyone else because he knew English
149
What language did George always speak in, even with the other kids?
English
150
Why did George fall?
He stepped on a Pepsi soda can
151
Who helped George stand back up after he fell?
Sara
152
Who was George shipped with and how did it make him feel?
He was shipped with Sara and he was embarrassed
153
What did Miguel pick up and hit with a stick like a baseball?
A cap for vitilla, but George (not even present) thought it was a crumpled ball of paper
154
How and when did the kids first meet Lisa and Celeste?
On April 10, when Miguel hit Celeste on the other side of the fence with a cap
155
Where was Lisa when the kids first met her?
On the swings
156
What did Celeste tell Miguel when she was hit by his bottle cap?
To watch it and not to worry because it only startled her
157
Who did and didn't do their homework on April 10?
Miguel did. Dayara didn't
158
What did Dayara do when her teacher asked for her nonexistent homework?
She said she needed to go to the bathroom
159
What did Nico say when Dayara wasn't reprimanded for not doing her homework?
It wasn't fair that she gets special treatment for faking dumbness. Maybe she isn't faking it
160
What was Miguel drawing in his sketchbook after baseball practice?
A dragon and his little sister, Rosa, as a heroine
161
Who picked up Miguel from school on April 10? Why?
Miguel's Papi because Mami had a church meeting and he wanted to catch the end of Miguel's baseball practice
162
What did Miguel's Papi tell Miguel, regarding life advice?
To practice baseball on his won instead of drawing. Baseball will help him go to college. Focus on what matters so you don't work in a factory or in construction
163
Which little sister asked Miguel for what?
Rosa asked for his pencils or to play tea party
164
What day was April 11?
Friday
165
What did Dayara ask Miguel for on April 11?
To copy his homework
166
What did Mrs. Grouser have the kids do on April 11?
To leave their stuff in the cafeteria and go outside with everyone else. get out of her hair
167
What did Lisa tell Miguel when he tried to ask her if she lived nearby and if she's lost in broken English?
That she lives over there in a blue van
168
Where was Dayara while Miguel was asking Lisa about whether she was lost?
Getting Sara because she can speak English
169
What did Celeste tell Lisa to do on April 11?
To not bother the big kids and took her away
170
What happened on April 10?
All the kids met. There was some arguments and they didn't get along well. Miguel has baseball practice. The kids met Celeste
171
What happened on April 11?
The kids learned about Celeste and Lisa's situation. Dayara went to her mom's tire shop.
172
What did Dayara plan on April 11 to do on Monday?
Ask Lisa's mom if they actually lived in a van
173
Where did Dayara go after school?
To her mom's tire shop
174
What tool did Dayara's mom ask her for?
A red screwdriver
175
When Dayara's papi called, what did he say?
He'll be late because of a delayed flight
176
What was Dayara's homework on April 11?
Chapter 3
177
What did Dayara's mom ask Dayara to learn, and what did Dayara know?
Asked to learn English. Dayara knew "problem kid" "late to class" "late homework" "graduate late"
178
What day was April 14?
Monday
179
What did the kids decide to do on April 14 (specifically their actions that day)
To ask Celeste about their situation
180
What did Miguel bring from home for Lisa?
Dresses for Lisa's doll
181
How did Celeste react when the kids asked about her situation?
Became defensive and called them crazy before admitting the truth. She made them promise secrecy
182
What is Celeste and Lisa's situation? What is Celeste trying to do?
It was temporary until Celeste got back on her feet. She's been looking for a job
183
When was the first time the word invisible appeared in the book?
When Celeste said that as long as the kids don't say anything, it'll be fine because they're pretty much invisible
184
What did George offer to do for Celeste and Lisa on April 14?
Bring breakfast from the cafeteria the next day
185
What did Miguel promise Lisa?
That they'll have a real tea party tomorrow
186
What task did Mrs. Grouser give on April 15?
To do the same job as last time
187
Where would the kids hide the food when taking it from the breakfast leftovers in the cafeteria?
Putting it in bags or behind their backs
188
What did Mrs. Grouser walk into the cafeteria, holding, on April 15?
A hot beverage in a white cup
189
What did Sara give Lisa and Celeste that the other kids thought she stole?
2 juice bottles
190
Did Sara steal the juice bottles?
No. She left a few dollars before taking them
191
What was Dayara's reaction when she thought Sara stole the juices?
She embraced her, saying that she was becoming a delinquent. They were friends
192
What kind of book did George give Lisa?
A used alphabet book with animals. It was Bella's
193
What letters did Lisa ask about and what animals were they associated with?
1. T for turtle
2. C for cat
3. B --- Dayara thought it was D, and Miguel corrected her. B as in bed
194
Who was Lisa's teacher?
Dayara
195
What word did Nico make Dayara spell?
Albaricoque - apricot
196
Was Dayara able to spell albaricoque? What did she do after?
Yes. Then she threatened to smash an apricot in Nico's face
197
What did Mrs. Grouser do and say when she saw them fighting and handing something to Celeste over the fence?
She lost her temper when Sara said it was just food. She could lose her job if someone gets sick. Giving food will bring homeless beggars to the area for free food. will talk to Mr. Powell
198
What did George say that stopped Mrs. Grouser from getting mad?
The food was for a tea party. Celeste and Lisa aren't homeless
199
What did Miguel whisper about regarding Mrs. Grouser and serving food?
She serves students everyday and doesn't worry about them getting sick
200
How did Mrs. Grouser respond to George saying the food was for a tea party?
To stop because it wasn't a daycare
201
Who did Nico blame for getting Mrs. Grouser mad on April 15?
Sara
202
What did Sara do after deciding to be fuerte?
Walked up to George and told him that he was a jerk since he and his friends spoke badly of her and the other kids
203
Where did Sara go after school?
A grocery story (price-shop?)
204
What does Sara's bike look like?
blue bike with a brown seat
205
What did Sara buy at the grocery store?
cilantro, red chile peppers, red onion, chicken breast, and beans
206
What was Sara going to make for dinner?
Enchiladas de pollo with her mom's recipe
207
Why was Sara's dad late for dinner?
He had to review the plans for the construction project
208
Summarize what happened on April 15
The kids gave food to Lisa and Celeste for the first time. Mrs. Grouser caught them and was lied to, thought it was a tea party
209
What kind of quiz is on April 16?
all essay history quiz
210
What's the weather like on April 16?
Raining
211
Who was the last to come in on April 16?
Sara
212
What did Mrs. Grouser have the kids do on April 16?
Grab a rag or mop to start cleaning. Finish the windows before finish cleaning the tables
213
What did the kids talk about on April 16?
Whether Mrs. Grouser was mean enough to report Lisa and her mom to the police. Dayara suggested bring food again the next day if it didn't rain. Bring food from home. George won't do this
214
What did Mrs. Grouser say to the kids when they were talking and Nico was working on April 16?
To stop talking and help out the hardworking Nico. She wants to relax and listen to the rain
215
What is the weather on April 17?
Sunny
216
Who was the first to come in on April 17?
Sara
217
What did the kids have to do on April 17 for the community service hours?
Use blue cups arrange them on the fence to spell out a message
218
What did Mrs. Grouser give the kids to do the task Mr. Powell wanted them to do on April 17?
A cardboard box full of blue plastic cups and a sketch
219
What did Sara bring from home for Lisa and Celeste?
Bananas, cereal, and juice
220
What did Miguel bring from home for Lisa and Celeste on April 17?
Cookies
221
Where would the kids put the first blue-cup-message?
The side closest to the swings
222
What is the message that Mr. Powell wants to display?
CONRAD CARES
223
How is the C in Mr. Powell's message created with the cups?
5 cups across and 6 down
224
Who finished assembling the cups quickly?
Dayara
225
Where did Mrs. Grouser have the kids make another one of the blue-cup-message?
By the slide near the street
226
Where was Celeste's van while the kids were arranging the cups?
Behind the tree
227
How does Nico check on Mrs. Grouser?
Through his phone camera like a mirror
228
What color slide is Lisa in?
Yellow
229
What did George call Nico when he saw him on his phone?
A lost cause. "Caso perdido"
230
What did Nico give Celeste?
Some money for hot meals, Monday to Thursday until 7 PM
231
What did Nico show Celeste?
St. Christopher Soup Kitchen
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What kind of job did Nico do on April 17?
Watched Mrs. Grouser and let them know when to give Lisa and her mom food
233
What did Miguel say about Nico?
Nobody can stand Nico because he doesn't care about anyone or anything. He's filthy rich but he can't buy friends
234
What did Dayara persuade Miguel to do, and what does she have to do in return?
To show his drawings to the art teacher and Dayara would go in for homework help
235
When Aunt Miriam called Nico's parents, what did they say?
They will be coming to the US soon
236
What is the question that Nico asked Aunt Miriam?
Am I selfish?
237
What was Aunt Miriam's reply to Nico's question?
He can do more for others, but he has a good heart
238
How long does Nico have until he is thrown out of the nursing home?
A week and a half
239
Who found the loophole to extend Nico's stay at the nursing home?
Bernie
240
What is the loophole to extend Nico's stay?
He doesn't have to be a relative or live with the person. So Bernie will claim Nico as his visitor and he can stay with Miriam
241
What did Bernie, Miriam, and Nico do after they found the loophole?
Went to the diner for the early bird special
242
Who is the worker at the diner?
Frank
243
Why is Frank so stressed?
He has to do everything by himself because 2 waitresses quit
244
What did Bernie, Miriam, and Nico order and why?
The daily special to make Frank's job easier
245
What did Frank say about Nico's friend's mom needing a job?
If Lisa's mom is at the diner before the lunch shift tomorrow, she gets the job. And she can bring her daughter
246
What was the kids' job for the community service project on April 17?
Making a message out of blue cups
247
What happened on April 17?
The kids made a message out of cups and brought food from home for Lisa and Celeste. Nico got information to get Celeste a job
248
What are the kids doing for the community service project on April 18?
Staying in the cafeteria and rolling up utensils for a party
249
Who will go to talk to Lisa's mom about the job?
Sara
250
When will the kids have to go/start the mission to get Sara to Celeste?
As soon as the first bell rings
251
What did George do to get Mrs. Grouser out of the cafeteria?
He called the main office, saying that he needed to speak with Mrs. Grouser regarding one of her cats
252
What happened after George called the main office?
Mrs. Grouser was called to the main office for personal reasons on the PA
253
What will Dayara do to delay Mrs. Grouser's return to the cafeteria?
Make a mess in the hallway so Mrs. Grouser finds someone to clean it up. Spilled soap from the janitor's closet
254
What happened as soon as Sara ran for the doors to tell Celeste?
Mrs. Grouser walked in because she forgot her phone
255
What was Sara's excuse for running for the doors when Mrs. Grouser suddenly walked in? How did Mrs. Grouser respond?
That she needed to use the bathroom. Mrs. Grouser will walk Sara to the bathroom
256
Who told Celeste about the job opportunity?
George
257
What was Nico's job during the big plan to tell Celeste about the job?
Standing watch by the doors for Mrs. Grouser
258
What was Miguel's job in the big plan to tell Celeste about the job opportunity?
Relay info to George
259
What happened to Mrs. Grouser and Mr. Powell when they walked back to the cafeteria upon learning about the prank call?
They fell on the soapy ground
260
What did Mr. Powell do after falling on the ground and walking into the cafeteria?
Called the kids to his office and had a private conversation with George
261
What did Mr. Powell ask George during the private conversaion?
If it was George's idea to steal food, escape, and the soap. It could affect going to Porter HS
262
What did George tell Mr. Powell during the private conversation?
The truth about Celeste struggling with homelessness
263
What did the other kids do during the private conversation between George and Mr. Powell?
Burst into the office and say that George was innocent
264
What did Mrs. Grouser want to happen to the kids for stealing food and breaking the rules?
To be punished.
265
What did Mr. Powell decided will happen to Mrs. Grouser and the kids?
Discuss how Mrs. Grouser treats students and the kids won't be punished
266
What happen on April 18?
The kids planned and executed a mission to get Celeste the information about the job at the diner. They told the truth to Mr. Powell
267
What happened on April 19?
Miguel showed his drawing.
Dayara got homework help.
Nico is able to stay with Miriam.
Sara cooks dinner.
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What happens on April 25?
George and Bella takes the bus home
269
What happens on April 26?
The kids are being interviewed by a news reporter in the principal's office. They got awards and will be on TV
270
What did the kids receive on April 26?
A gold medal on a blue ribbon
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What did Mr. Powell receive on April 26?
His 8th 100% community service participation award
272
What did the school board give the kids on April 26?
An early "Community Hero Award"
273
What is the picture the kids took for?
The school website and to put on Mr. Powell's wall
274
What is St. Christopher Soup Kitchen's ratings?
4.6 star by 229 people
275
What is a gringo?
Slang for someone, usually white, who is out of touch with their culture. George is Puerto Rican American but doesn't know Spanish
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What does grosera mean in Spanish?
Rude
277
What is litter in Spanish?
Basura
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In Mexico, what would happen to homeless people?
The police would take care of them
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