Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. How does the novel open?

2. Where do the Richardsons live?

3. What does Mia do to make money?

4. What does Pearl watch with the Richardsons after school?

Multiple Choice

1. What is the Warrens’ relationship with Mrs. Richardson?

A) She is their neighbor.

B) She is Pearl’s teacher.

C) She is their landlord.

D) She is Mia’s great aunt.

2. What is implied by Pearl’s remark that the Warrens move around a lot when Mia “gets the bug” (Chapter 2)?

A) It suggests that they are on the run from someone.

B) It suggests that Pearl doesn’t always enjoy moving frequently.

C) It suggests that Mia is a bad parent.

D) It suggests that Pearl doesn’t think she and Moody will be friends for long.

3. Why does Moody take Pearl to his house?

A) He thinks that she will grow bored with him if he doesn’t.

B) He thinks that she’ll enjoy meeting his siblings.

C) He thinks that his mother will make sure that the Warrens stay permanently.

D) He thinks that she will fall in love with Shaker Heights.