The Cactus Book

1. What is unique about Aven?

a. She has a photographic memory.

b. She was born with no arms.

c. She is deaf.

d. She can speak 4 languages.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What did Aven find on the hill?

a. A ring b.

A bracelet

c. A necklace

d. A crown

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Aven and her family move to Arizona because…

a. her dad got a new job there.

b. her grandparents are elderly, and they live in Arizona and need help.

c. it has better schools to choose from.

d. her father has always wanted to live in the desert.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is Stagecoach Pass?

a. It is the convenient store where Aven works on the weekends.

b. It is a special group for children without arms.

c. It is the amusement park where Aven and her family live and work.

d. It is the railroad that runs through Mesa, Arizona.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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5. Why did Aven prefer peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch?

a. They reminded her of when she was a little kid.

b. Other people are allergic to peanut butter, so it keeps them away.

c. Her mom didn’t give her a choice.

d. The sandwich stayed together and was easy to eat.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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6. Why does Aven like to wear ballet flats more than other types of shoes?

a. They are easy to take on and off.

b. They look cute.

c. They protect her toes from being stepped on.

d. She has huge feet, and they are the only shoes she can find.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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7. On the first day of school, what made Aven nervous about eating in the cafeteria?

a. They were serving shrimp, and she is allergic to shellfish.

b. She didn’t want kids to see her eat with her feet.

c. The class bully told her she couldn’t sit with them at the popular table.

d. She didn’t like that they were serving tomato soup.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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8. Why did Zion eat lunch on the sidewalk?

a. He didn’t want people watching him eat.

b. He liked the fresh air outside.

c. His friends all ate on the sidewalk.

d. He ate lunch with the counselor and another student outside each day.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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9. Aven convinces Connor that _____ would be good for him.

a. a support group

b. church

c. getting a job

d. drinking more water

• A

• B

• C

• D

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10. How does Aven keep in contact with her friends from Kansas?

a. Instagram

b. Facebook

c. A blog

d. Her email

• A

• B

• C

• D

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