Insignificant Events Quiz

What was Aven born without?

• Fingers

• Legs

• Arms

• Eyesight

How did Aven's parents encourage her independence?

• By hiring a personal assistant for her

• By doing everything for her

• By making her figure things out on her own

• By homeschooling her

What type of stories did Aven start telling at school to explain her armlessness?

• Truthful stories

• Funny, made-up stories

• Historical stories

• Scientific explanations

Why does Aven’s family move to Arizona?

• Her father wanted to start a business

• Her parents were hired to manage a theme park called Stagecoach Pass

• They were tired of Kansas winters

• They were looking for better schools

What does Aven name the old llama at Stagecoach Pass?

• Fred

• Spaghetti

• Billy

• Meatball

What was the first thing Aven noticed about her new school in Arizona?

• It was welcoming

• It was much larger than her old school

• It had the best soccer team

• It was very dusty

What condition does Connor, the boy Aven meets in the library, have?

• Autism

• ADHD

• Tourette syndrome

• Dyslexia

What is Connor’s initial reaction when he notices Aven doesn’t have arms?

• He makes a rude comment

• He barks due to his tics

• He reacts honestly and directly

• He ignores her completely

Why does Aven decide to eat lunch in the library instead of the cafeteria?

• She wanted to avoid the stares and curiosity of other students

• The cafeteria was too crowded

• She forgot her lunch

• She prefers to read during lunch

What is Aven’s blog about?

• Soccer

• Her experiences living without arms

• Her favorite books

• Tips for making friends