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When are the times that Crenshaw appears in Jackson's life?

• when things get bad for Jackson

• when Jackson moves into an apartment

• when Jackson and his sister fight

• whenever Crenshaw decides to appear

How would you describe Jackson?

• serious and caring

• mean and scary

• happy and sneaky

• calm and friendly

How would you describe Crenshaw?

• mean and scary

• funny and kind

• sarcastic and rude

• caring and crazy

After Jackson finished first grade, his family has to live out of their car. What were some of the ways that Jackson learned to make the best of the situation?

Do you agree with Jackson when he says he “realized people don’t always like to hear the

truth”? Why or why not?

What does Crenshaw tell Jackson he must do?

• tell the truth to the person who matters most of all

• let Crenshaw stay forever

• be nice to Robin

• get a job to help earn money for the family