Falling Over Sideways Chapter 1

What event is Claire anticipating at the beginning of the story?

• Her birthday party

• The Dads' Dance at her dance school's recital

• A family vacation

• A school talent show

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Claire feel about her father not being able to participate in the Dads' Dance?

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Sad and disappointed

• Relieved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Who are Claire's best friends at dance school?

• Roshni and Matthew

• Alanna and Katherine

• Regina and Leigh

• Roshni and Alanna

What significant event happened to Claire's father that affects his ability to dance?

• He injured his leg

• He had a stroke

• He lost interest in dancing

• He moved to another city

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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How does Claire react when her friends try to console her about her father's condition?

• She appreciates their support

• She feels embarrassed and pushes them away

• She becomes angry at them

• She ignores them completely

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What activity did Claire and her father often enjoy together before his stroke?

• Playing video games

• Swimming

• Reading

• Cooking

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What nickname does Regina Chavez give Claire?

• Starbuck

• Skittles

• Storky

• Sunshine

What does Claire struggle with in her band class?

• Learning to play the saxophone

• Competing with Ryder for first chair

• Understanding music theory

• Memorizing her music

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Claire feel about her friends advancing to higher-level dance classes without her?

• Happy for them

• Indifferent

• Jealous and left out

• Supportive

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is Claire's reaction when she realizes she has started her period while wearing white marching-band pants?

• She is embarrassed

• She is excited

• She is indifferent

• She is angry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3