Distress Signal Ch 1-2

What best describes the setting in Chapter 1?

• modern, multipurpose room at Wellson Elementary School

• past, gym at North Elementary School

• modern, gymnasium at Wellson Middle School

• future, auditorium at Wellson Elementary School

What were they raising money for?

• 3D printer

• new library furniture

• a new telescope

• new computers

What grade is Lavender in?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 4th

List all of Lavender's character traits.

• brave

• thoughtful

• vicious

• talented

What made Mrs. Jacobson sick?

• the stomach bug

• food poisoning

• a mixture of smells

• being nervous and upset

What was Mrs. Jacobson's perspective of Lavender taking over as conductor for the concert?

• annoyed

• shocked

• awestruck

• thankful

What was Marisol's perspective of Lavender conducting the concert?

• upset she stole the audience attention

• upset because Lavender wanted to be the hero

• thankful because she was saving the show

• thankful because she was thinking of the fundraiser

What were clues the students lived in the Southwest region?

• clothing the students wore

• traditions mentioned in the book

• food mentioned in the book

• landforms

Why was this trip supposed to be the highlight of the year for Lavender? Check all that apply.

• overnight trip away from school

• spending time with her best friend

• getting away from her dad

• eating a lot of food

What happened to the money for the telescope?

• It has gone missing.

• It was stolen.

• A small business donated EVEN more money!

• There wasn't enough of it.