13 Gifts - How Well Do You Know This Novel

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1. Who shows up to pick Tara up at the train station?

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The correct answer is "Not her aunt or uncle, but a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts." This is because the passage explicitly states that Tara has to thumb a ride into town from the train station, indicating that no one from her family, such as her aunt or uncle, came to pick her up. Instead, a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts was the one who showed up to give her a ride.

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When Tara, a self-proclaimed shrinking violet, steals the school mascot, a goat, in order to make some friends with the popular crowd and gets caught, she gets herself in a heap of trouble. In addition, her parents decide that instead of taking her on their summer trip to Madagascar to... see morestudy the courtship rituals of the Bamboo Lemur, she must go stay with her aunt, uncle, and bratty cousin Emily St. Claire in Willow Falls. Tara thinks it's a good time to start over; she'll be turning 13 after all, so she might as well make the best of it and perhaps even attempt to break out of her shell (in a non-criminal manner). What Tara doesn't know is that this charmed town has something big in store for her on her 13th birthday. It's not a typical birthday.
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2. What reason does Angelina give for putting on the play?

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Angelina gives the reason for putting on the play as a way for Tara to pay off her debt and gain a deeper understanding of why she is in Willow Falls.

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3. Why had Emily's mother discouraged Emily from dancing?

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Emily's mother discouraged her from dancing because their grandmother had some unhappy outcomes from her acting career. This suggests that Emily's mother may have had negative experiences or witnessed negative consequences related to pursuing a career in the performing arts. As a result, she may have wanted to protect Emily from potential disappointment or difficulties that could arise from pursuing a similar path.

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4. Which bird is featured throughout this story acting strangely?

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5. Why did Tara have trouble talking to strangers?

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Tara had trouble talking to strangers because her mother had always told her that her tongue would turn green. This belief instilled fear and anxiety in Tara, making her hesitant to engage in conversations with unfamiliar people. The idea of her tongue changing color likely created a psychological barrier that prevented her from comfortably interacting with strangers.

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6. Considering their lack of funds, how were the kids able to buy the items?

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The kids were able to buy the items because they discovered that the owners were open to bartering. This means that instead of exchanging money, they were able to trade something they had for the items they needed. This allowed the kids to acquire what they needed without having to spend any money, which was beneficial considering their lack of funds.

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7. Why isn't David's father living at home with the family?

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The correct answer explains that David's father is not living at home with the family because he has a disease called dystonia that affects his muscle control. This condition may require specialized care or treatment that cannot be provided at home, leading to his absence from the family.

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8. Why does David say he sings the best outdoors?

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David says he sings the best outdoors because then he is singing for his father's sake.

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9. Why does Angelina say she won't buy the collectible comic book?

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Angelina says she won't buy the collectible comic book because she would have to sell everything in her store to afford it.

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10. Which mystery was not cleared up by the end of the story?

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The question asks which mystery was not cleared up by the end of the story. The story may have provided explanations for why Tara's mother moved so often, why the two hawks were lovey dovey, and why Tara had to buy a Valentine's card in the middle of summer. However, it did not provide an explanation for why Amanda and Leo had to use blackboards to communicate.

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Who shows up to pick Tara up at the train station?
What reason does Angelina give for putting on the play?
Why had Emily's mother discouraged Emily from dancing?
Which bird is featured throughout this story acting strangely?
Why did Tara have trouble talking to strangers?
Considering their lack of funds, how were the kids able to buy the...
Why isn't David's father living at home with the family?
Why does David say he sings the best outdoors?
Why does Angelina say she won't buy the collectible comic book?
Which mystery was not cleared up by the end of the story?
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