Flashcard 'The Marble Champ'

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At what age did Lupe learn to ride a bike?

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Eleven years old

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What did Lupe find in her brother's closet?

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A box of marbles

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What did Lupe do while on her bedspread?

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Shoot marbles

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What did Lupe do after school to get better at marbles?

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Practiced for three hours straight

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At dinner, what did Mrs. Medrano suggest Mr. Medrano should see?

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Lupe's thumb

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Why did Mr. Medrano want to drive Lupe to the playground?

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So she wouldn't get tired

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Who was Lupe's first opponent?

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A girl who was all alone.

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What did Lupe do after beating her first opponent?

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She invited her to stay with them.

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What advice did Lupe's father give her?

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"Just think of the marbles, not the girl."

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Who is the author of 'The Marble Champ'?

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Gary Soto