Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Chpts. 29-32

I couldn't tell if Connor's shrug was a tic or if he was deliberately being evasive.

What does the word evasive mean?

• acting in a sneaky way

• acting in a way to evade or avoid

• to move in an unexpected way

Connor shrugged his shoulders manically as he spoke.

What does the word manically mean?

• acting in a sneaky way

• to move in an unexpected way

• without loosing power or force

"This!" Connor cried as his ticcing continued unabated.

What does the word unabated mean?

• without loosing power or force

• untidy, messy

• acting in a sneaky way

Summarize Aven and Conner's fight in 2-3 sentences.

Do you think Josephine is related to the mystery?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know

Does Aven decide to apologize to Connor?

• Yes, right after achool.

• No, she wants him to apologize to her.

• Yes, after he comes back to school.

• No, she's too afraid to see him again.

Describe Aven's personality

• sarcastic

• lazy

• mean

• honest

What does Aven believe the letters A, V, N she found in the wagon and on the picture mean?

• It stands for Armless but Very Normal

• It is part of the name Aven

• It is part of the word Cavanaugh

What does Aven's dad tell her?

• He is disappointed in her

• That she is unique and should not be ashamed about it

• He tells her that he wishes for her to play the guitar

What does Conner call Aven that causes a major fight between them?

• ungifted

• ugly

• happy

• disabled