Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Part 1, Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. What is one thing Naomi León considers herself good at?

2. Where do the León Outlaws live?

3. When Fabiola comes over, what do she and Gram do that makes the children worry?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why is the second surprise visitor unwelcome?

2. Why did Naomi begin carving?

Paired Resource

“Understanding the Losses Foster & Kinship Kids Experience”

• This article explains some of the challenges and traumas that children might face on their journey to foster or kinship care.
• This information connects to the theme of Family: Ideal Versus Reality.
• Which of the eight losses listed seem to apply to the León Outlaw children?

Part 1, Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. Why is Gram worried about Skyla?

2. What is Skyla’s boyfriend’s name?

3. Who is Naomi’s new school friend?

4. Where do Naomi and her friend eat lunch?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What does Naomi remember about her mother?

2. Why is Gram’s emotional response to Skyla’s return unsettling?

3.