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Animal Farm
The Crucible
The Kite Runner
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The Tempest
No Fear Shakespeare
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Louis Sachar
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Stanley Yelnats
Zero
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1
of 5
What trait does Stanley share with his family members?
Hopefulness
Pessimism
Cruelty
Luckiness
2
of 5
As the book progresses, what does Stanley develop?
Physical and personal ineptitude
Physical and personal strength
Pessimism and a temper
Indifference and social anxiety
3
of 5
Because Zero does not like answering questions and is wary of people mocking him, he doesn't ___.
Speak
Read
Smile
Sing
4
of 5
What nickname does X-ray choose for Stanley?
Squid
Zero
Lawman
Caveman
5
of 5
What is Katherine's name after she becomes a bandit?
Kissin' Kate Barlow
Cussin' Kate Barlow
Kickin' Kate Barlow
Calamity Kate Barlow
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