The White Giraffe ch. 1-4

What is the name of the main character in The White Giraffe?

• Margie

• Margaret

• Mary

• Martine

What tragic thing happened in the very first chapter that would change Martine's life forever?

• She got sick.

• Her best friend moved away.

• Her parents were both killed in a fire.

• She had to eat broccoli for dinner.

What kind of animal was Martine holding in the dream she had the night of the fire?

• kitten

• goose

• worm

• snake

Where did Mr. Grice, the social worker tell Martine she was going to live now?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Alabama

• Africa

• Arkansas

Why did Martine decide, afterall, to go and live with Gwyn Thomas?

• She recognized the handwriting on the letter as being the same as a letter her mother gets once a month.

• She wants to see a tiger.

• She just gave up.

• She was ready for a change anyway.

Why was Martine so sad at the airport?

• She just wanted some ice cream.

• She was hoping her friends would all be there to meet her!

• She landed at the wrong airport.

• No one was there to pick her up.

Who finally came to pick Martine up from the airport?

• Her uncle.

• Tendai

• Alex du Preez

• Mr. Morrison

Who is Grace, according to Martine? ( check all that apply)

• The best cook in the world.

• Tendai's Aunt

• Martine's little sister

• Tendai's dog

Who said, "You have to trust, Martine. Everything happens for a reason."

• Martine

• Tendai

• Martine's dad

• The White Giraffe

Grace emerged from the kitchen with two plates of _____.

• fried bananas and sausage

• omelettes, bacon and brown sugar fried tomatoes

• Kentucky fried chicken with mashed potatoes

• steak, grits, and salad