Extra There are No Children Here Chapters 10 - 11 Questions 2025

Why does Pharoah choose not to wear his favorite shirt to the spelling bee?

• It is dirty.

• He thinks it doesn’t look good.

• He believes it might bring bad luck.

• His mother asked him not to wear it.

Which word eliminates Pharoah from the spelling bee?

• Earache

• Dilemma

• Schedule

• Relative

How does Pharoah react physically after losing the spelling bee?

• He cries uncontrollably.

• He becomes mute.

• His stutter worsens.

• He refuses to go home.

What does LaJoe tell Pharoah after the spelling bee?

• “You embarrassed us.”

• “You’ll win next year.”

• “I’m so proud of you.”

• “Try harder next time.”

Why does LaJoe describe her family as “trapped”?

• Because they live in a crowded apartment.

• Because they can’t afford groceries.

• Because they can't escape the violence and poverty.

• Because her children don’t go to school.

What change in Lafayette does LaJoe notice in this chapter?

• He laughs more often.

• He avoids coming home.

• He is more focused on school.

• He is more withdrawn and less joyful.

What painful feeling does LaJoe express about motherhood?

• She regrets having children.

• She feels like she’s failed her children.

• She wants to move to another country.

• She doesn’t want to be a single mom.

What household object brings LaJoe emotional memories?

• A teddy bear

• A pair of baby shoes

• A broken clock

• Family photographs