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Why does Alex wear a puppet on her hand?
She has a burn mark/ scar on her hand from a pot of boiling hot water. She had pushed her brother out of the way of hot water and got burned.
What happens in the cafeteria between Andy and Drew?
Andy and Drew get into an argument with each other. Andy and Drew both push each other. Andy slips on his apple and falls to the floor.
Who finds Jordan's sketchbook?
Mrs. Rawle
Why does Mrs. Rawle think that Jordan is "angry"?
Mrs. Rawle thinks that Jordan is angry because of the sketches and drawings she finds in his sketchbook about RAD, the teachers and students.
What holiday is celebrated in the United States from December 26 to January 1 for African American family and social values?
Kwanzaa
What does having "diversity" in a school mean?
A school has a mix of students (and staff!) from different races, ethnicities, who speak different languages and have different abilities.
What metaphorical advice does Jordan's grandfather give him when they have lunch together?
Jordan's grandfather tells Jordan that he doesn't have to "choose" between his favorite Chinese dishes or different friends.
At the end of the book, how does Ms. Slate, the art teacher, surprise Jordan?
She used his art as the front cover of the school yearbook.
Who does Jordan tell Alex's puppet secret to? Why?
Jordan tells Ashley because he knows she'll spread the information to everyone and he wants to help Alex become well-liked and respected by her classmates.
Why do Deandre, Winston and Eric call Maury "Maury-o"?
They call him Maury-o because it rhymes with "Oreo". Calling a black student Oreo means telling them they look black but they don't act "Black".
Where does Jordan live?
Jordan lives in the neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City.
Who replaces Andy as the star quarterback of the football team?
Drew wins the spot of starting quarterback.
Besides turkey, what is one food that Jordan and his family eat on Thanksgiving?
Besides turkey, Jordan and his family eat green beans, corn bread, string beans, collard greens and candied yams and marshmallows.
What gift does Liam and Jordan's parents get for him for Christmas?
A basketball video game called NBA 2k.
