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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What makes Georgie focus on the poem in his room in a negative way in Chapter 12? (from Section 3: Chapters 11 – 15)

The fact that his mother can no longer perform because she is pregnant.

The realization that George Washington did not like classical music.

Franco’s talks about the baby being musician, which makes Georgie focus on how he cannot physically play musical instruments.

The realization that Andy does not like classical music.

2.

Why does Georgie call Jeanie “Jeanie the Meanie?” (from Section 1: Chapters 1 – 5)

It is a joke because she is really very nice.

She makes fun of people.

He does it to hide the crush he has on her.

Her last name is “Mean.”

3.

Why does Georgie worry about the fact that he cannot play the violin? (from Section 5: Chapters 21 – 25)

He worries that they will like Jeanie more because she can play the violin.

He worries that his parents love him less because he does not share their ability to play musical instruments.

He worries that they will like Russ more because he can play the violin.

He worries that they are going to make him take tuba lessons.

4.

How has George’s situation gotten worse at the end of Chapter 10? (from Section 2: Chapters 6 – 10)

He has to work with Jeanie the Meanie.

He has to help Andy’s grandmother.

His sweater has fallen apart.

He has to help his mother knit.

5.

Why is the fact that the baby is not a dwarf bothersome to Georgie? (from Section 1: Chapters 1 – 5)

He worries because maybe the baby will stare at him.

He worries because maybe Andy will like the baby more than him.

He worries because it will not be able to share the items that have been made for him.

He worries that it will take his place in the hearts of his parents.

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