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Ann BradenA 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. Where does Zoey’s mom work?
2. Where do Zoey’s younger siblings attend school?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What does Zoey mean when she says Matt lives on a tropical island while she swims in the water?
2. What are some indications that Zoey may have a dysfunctional home life?
Reading Check
1. Why is Ms. Rochambeau upset with Zoey when she arrives at class for the animal debate?
2. Where does Zoey put her debate packet rather than presenting it to the class?
3. Who does Ms. Rochambeau say Zoey reminds her of?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What does Matt’s argument about the orca being the best animal say about Matt?
2. Why do Zoey’s siblings become erratic when she is late to pick them up for school? What does this reveal about the children?
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