When You Reach Me

What was the setting of the story?

• 1980s Boston

• 2000s New York City

• 1990s Washington DC

• 1970s New York City

According to Miranda, when did her friendship with Sal end?

• the day she kissed Colin

• the day Sal got punched

• the day she went to lunch with Annemarie

• the day her mom got mad at Louisa

What was Miranda's mom always preparing for?

• an appearance on the $20,000 Pyramid

• an appearance on Jeopardy

• an appearance on Wheel of Fortune

• an appearance on the local news

Where did Miranda find the notes?

• the bag of rolls

• her coat pocket

• her library book

• all of the above

What was one thing Annemarie and Miranda did NOT have in common?

• their teacher

• their taste in fashion

• their families' financial situations

• their working moms

Why did the three friends quit working at Jimmy's?

• Jimmy made a racist comment about Julia.

• Jimmy thought they stole his Fred Flintstone bank.

• They were tired of chesse sandwiches.

• They were always late getting back to class.

Why did Sal run into the street?

• He thought the laughing man was chasing him.

• He had on headphones and wasn't paying attention.

• He was running away from Miranda.

• He thought Marcus was chasing him.

Why did the laughing man do random kicks into the street?

• He was once a famous soccer player.

• He was practicing for kicking Sal out of the way.

• He was crazy.

• He planned to get Marcus back for punching Sal.

Who was writing the notes to Miranda?

• Sal

• Colin

• the laughing man

• Annemarie

What was Miranda and Richard's secret plan for the money Mom won?

• putting Mom through law school

• a fancy vacation

• a new camera

• new carpet