Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTER 1

Reading Check

1. What is the name of the youngest Batiste sibling?

2. How did Mama die?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is Skeetah’s dog’s name, and what significant event is happening concerning her?

2. Who is Manny and what is his relationship with Esch?

CHAPTER 2

Reading Check

1. What is Esch looking for?

2. What do Skeetah, Big Henry, and Esch go to town to buy?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is Skeetah building at the beginning of Chapter 2, and how does Esch react to this?

2. What does Esch secretly buy at the store, and what does she realize after using this item?

CHAPTER 3

Reading Check

1. What does Skeetah think is the cause of the white and brown puppy’s illness?

2. What does Skeetah do to prevent the puppy from spreading illness to the others?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does China act toward the sick puppy and what reason does Esch provide for why she might be acting this way?