Understanding Freckle Juice Concepts

Andrew Marcus envies Nicki Lane's freckles, believing they would help him avoid washing and being late for school. In class, Andrew is distracted by counting Nicki's freckles and is embarrassed when Miss Kelly calls on him. Later, Andrew asks Nicki about his freckles, only to learn they are natural. Sharon overhears and claims to have a secret recipe for 'Freckle Juice,' which she offers to Andrew for fifty cents. Andrew is skeptical but intrigued by the idea of getting freckles.

What did Andrew Marcus wish he had?

• A pet dog

• A new bike

• A magic wand

• Freckles

Who had about a million freckles according to Andrew?

• Miss Kelly

• Sharon

• Andrew Marcus

• Nicki Lane

Why did Andrew think having freckles would be beneficial?

• He would look cooler

• His mother wouldn't know if his neck was dirty

• He would be more popular

• He could skip school

What did Andrew have on his finger instead of freckles?

• A tattoo

• A band-aid

• A wart

• A ring

What did Miss Kelly ask Andrew to do during class?

• Count Nicki's freckles

• Join the reading group

• Clean the blackboard

• Solve a math problem

What did Andrew do when Miss Kelly called his name?

• He ignored her

• He stood up in a hurry

• He answered a question

• He left the classroom

What problem did Andrew face with his book during reading group?

• He lost his book

• The pages were stuck together

• He had the wrong book

• He couldn't read

What did Sharon do to keep from giggling?

• She covered her mouth

• She left the room

• She looked away

• She held her breath

What did Andrew finally find between pages 63 and 65?

• A note

• Page 64

• A picture

• A bookmark

What did Andrew ask Nicki Lane about?

• His lunch

• His new shoes

• His favorite subject

• His freckles