Evan and Jesse's Lemonade War

Evan and Jesse, siblings, engage in a lemonade war. Their interaction reveals past stories of Grump Minster Fink, a character Evan created during their parents' fights. Evan suggests ending the competition, but Jesse's success and Evan's insecurities fuel the rivalry. The narrative explores themes of sibling rivalry, childhood memories, and the desire for validation.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the chapter?

• Friendship

• Mystery

• Negotiation

• Adventure

How does Jesse appear when she enters the room?

• Calm and relaxed

• Angry and frustrated

• Happy and sweaty

• Sad and tired

What activity is Evan engaged in when Jesse arrives?

• Cooking

• Building a marble track

• Reading a book

• Playing video games

Why does Evan feel frustrated during the marble track incident?

• The marble misses the target

• Jesse is criticizing him

• The marble track is broken

• He is tired of playing

What suggestion does Jesse make to Evan about the marble track?

• To lower the track

• To stop playing

• To raise the end of the track

• To change the marble

Who is Grump Minster Fink?

• A famous author

• Jesse's imaginary friend

• A story character made up by Evan

• A character in a book

What was the purpose of the Grump Minster Fink stories?

• To entertain their parents

• To make new friends

• To practice storytelling

• To escape their parents' arguments

What does Evan propose to Jesse regarding the lemonade war?

• To change the rules

• To involve more people

• To call it off

• To continue the war

How does Jesse initially react to Evan's proposal to end the war?

• She is angry

• She laughs

• She is puzzled

• She agrees immediately

What does Evan miss about spending time with Jesse?

• Playing video games

• Building marble tracks together

• Going to the park

• Watching movies