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Brenda WoodsA 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 points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
CHAPTERS 1-4
Reading Check
1. What is the location of the opening scene of the novel?
2. What are the preacher’s three “loud and hard” words and “softer” words? (Chapter 1)
3. What was the source of Emako’s name?
4. What is the part of Emako’s personality that really bothers Savannah?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. When is the first time Monterey meets Emako? Describe their encounter and Monterey’s first impressions.
2. Describe Monterey’s afternoon with Emako. What does Monterey learn about Emako’s past?
3. Where does Jamal first meet Emako? How does his memory of her compare to seeing her again?
4. What is Eddie’s motivation for doing well in school? What actions does he take to make his dreams happen?
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