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A new way of speaking

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  • How does Raj respond to his mother's compliment about being a "juicy, sweet apple"?
    Raj feels happy and smiles in response to his mother's compliment.
  • Who is Raj introduced to in his new classroom, and what is the person's role?
    Raj is introduced to Mr. Washington, his new teacher, who reaches out his hand for a handshake.
  • How does Raj feel on his first day at the new school?
    Raj feels nervous on his first day at the new school.s.
  • What does Ms. Alvarez mean when she says, "I can tell he is the apple of your eye"?
    Ms. Alvarez means that Raj is very important and special to his mother, comparing him to being the "apple of her eye."
  • Why does Raj feel relieved when meeting Ms. Alvarez?
    Raj feels relieved when meeting Ms. Alvarez because she doesn't extend her hand for a handshake, and he's unsure about the American way of greeting.
  • Why does Raj think it's funny when the boy spills milk in the lunchroom?
    Raj thinks it's funny when the boy spills milk because he imagines it as pouring away rivers of milk, an idiom he's familiar with.
  • Where is Raj from, and where did his family move to?
    Raj is from India, and his family moved to the United States.
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