Novel "Flipped" Chapter 9

Front

Why was Bryce uncomfortable about the Bakers coming over for dinner?

Back

He was worried the egg incident might come up

Answer explanation

Bryce was uncomfortable about the Bakers coming over for dinner because he was worried the egg incident might come up, which likely refers to an embarrassing or awkward situation he wanted to avoid discussing.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What did Bryce's mother plan to serve for dinner with the Bakers?

Back

Poached salmon and crab risotto

Answer explanation

Bryce's mother planned to serve poached salmon and crab risotto for dinner with the Bakers, which is a more sophisticated choice compared to the other options listed.

Front

How did Bryce initially try to deal with his discomfort about Julie?

Back

By avoiding her at school

Answer explanation

Bryce initially dealt with his discomfort about Julie by avoiding her at school. This choice reflects his struggle to confront his feelings directly, opting instead for distance to manage his emotions.

Front

What did Bryce realize about Julie's appearance in class?

Back

She looked like the picture in the newspaper

Answer explanation

Bryce realized that Julie's appearance in class resembled the picture in the newspaper, indicating a notable similarity that caught his attention.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

How did Garrett discover the newspaper clipping of Julie?

Back

He found it in Bryce's locker

Answer explanation

Garrett discovered the newspaper clipping of Julie when he found it in Bryce's locker. This choice is correct as it directly indicates how he came across the clipping, unlike the other options.

Front

What was Bryce's initial reaction when Garrett saw the newspaper clipping?

Back

He laughed it off

Answer explanation

Bryce's initial reaction was to laugh it off, indicating he did not take the situation seriously or felt threatened by the newspaper clipping.

Front

Where did Bryce finally get a chance to talk to Garrett privately?

Back

In the back corner of the library

Answer explanation

Bryce finally got a chance to talk to Garrett privately in the back corner of the library, which provided a quiet and secluded space away from others, unlike the other options.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What did Garrett say that made Bryce very angry?

Back

He threatened to tell everyone about the newspaper clipping

Answer explanation

Garrett made Bryce very angry by threatening to tell everyone about the newspaper clipping, which likely involved sensitive information that Bryce wanted to keep private.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

After their conversation, how did Bryce feel about Garrett?

Back

Angry and wanting to "deck" him

Answer explanation

Bryce felt angry and wanted to 'deck' Garrett after their conversation, indicating a strong negative reaction rather than relief, worry, or confusion about their friendship.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What realization did Bryce have about his father at the end of the chapter?

Back

His father was similar to Garrett in his attitudes

Answer explanation

At the end of the chapter, Bryce realizes that his father's attitudes mirror those of Garrett, indicating a shared perspective that he had not recognized before.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A