question answer page Who is the author of Infinity Year of Dana Middleton James? cover What was Avalon's birthdate? May 29 1 What does 'infinity' mean? endless or forever 1 When would Avalon's infinity year begin? On the day she turned 10. 1 What is the one main rule for the Infinity You can only talk about it with your Year? best friend. 1 Who is Avalon's best friend? Atticus Brightwell 1 How much older is Atticus than Avalon? 14 days 1 Who is Avalon's nemesis? Elena Maxwell 1 What is Avalon's cat's name? Marmalade ( for short) 1 What is Atticus obsessed with? Titanic trivia. 1 What was Avalon's 9th year of life like? unlucky 1 What did Avalon's mom do for a job? She was a nurse 3 Where did Avalon and Atticus go to school? Grover Cleveland K-8 3 Who was the principal of Grover Cleveland Mr. Peterson K-8? 3 Avalon’s dad say about Avalon’s mom and they were pieces that just didn't fit Atticus’s mom in the jigsaw puzzle of life? 3 What did M win a prize for in the school coughing up the biggest fur balls in animal talent show? known cat history. 3 What newspaper had a photo of M on the the arcadia weekly herald back page next to Avalon? 3 What photo did Avalon post on the 4th A photo of Elena wearing white pants grade bulletin board? and American flag underwear underneath. 3 What did Avalon name the photo she took Elena Maxwell: True American of Elena? 3 What is the plural form of nemesis? Nemeses 3 Which teacher ran the sixth grade science Ms. Zeldin fair? 3 Which teacher had short red hair and Ms. Smith round glasses with black rims? 5 What was the name of miss smith's fish? Alexander 5 What kind of photos did miss smith have all pictures of active volcanoes from over her back wall? around the world 5 Who were the gang of three? Sissy Mendez, Chloe Martin, and Elena Maxwell. 5 Whose mom was a fifth grade teacher at Sissy Mendez Grover Cleveland? 5 What did Augustus or do when Sissy he climbed up a tree and wouldn't Mendes scared him ? come down for 12 hours 5 What did Chloe Martin do for Avalon when she made a crown of daisies for they were in kindergarten? Avalon put it on her head and said they would be best friends forever 5 What did Chloe Martin put in Avalon’s book Jell-O bag? 5 Why did the feud start between Elena and Avalon didn't want to be in Atlanta’s Avalon in second grade? gang because she didn't like the idea of her bossing her around 5 What did Elena boss Avalon into when they the janitor's closet were in second grade? 5 Who was the janitor at Grover Cleveland k- Mr. Dale 8? 5 What did Atticus tell Avalon was a she was not very forgiving. character flaw she had and needed to work on? 5 What did Marcus Johnson always do? he always had his fingers in his nose 5 Who was the second grade teacher for Mrs. Greene Avalon and Elena? 5 What shoes did Avalon have that Elena was lime green saddle shoes. making fun of in 5th grade? 7 What did Elena fill Avalon’s cubby with? green slime. 7 What did Elena do to Avalon’s math book? tasted the pages together. 7 What did Elena tape to the bottom of toilet paper. Avalon’s shoes? 7 What was Avalon and Atticus upset about They weren't in the same class... when they started fifth grade? Atticus was in Ms. smith's class but Avalon was in Mrs. Jackson's class 9 What did Avalon notice about Mrs. She had a long whisker growing out Jackson’s face? of a mole on her chin. 9 Wow did Avalon know that Chloe Sissy and Best friends aren't scared of each Elena were not really best friends? other and Chloe and Sissy were both scared of Elena. 11 Who was the faculty sponsor for the Mrs. Jackson. school-wide spelling bee? 11 What things was Atticus good at? soccer, comic book reading, and titanic trivia 11 What was Mae Bearman good at? Gymnastics, drawing, and hula hooping 11 What was Adam Singleton able to do? Hold his breath for 65 seconds underwater and spit over 12 ½ feet 11 What one thing was Avalon good at? spelling 11 Why was Avalon such a good speller? She got it from her dad who was a spelling champ when he was in school. 11 What word did Avalon spell the made her kangaroo dad knew she had the spelling gift? 11 What grade did you have to be in in order fourth grade to enter the school spelling bee at Grover Cleveland k-8? 13 In what month was the school spelling bee? January 13 What color was Avalon’s mom’s wallet? yellow 15 Where did Avalon go after school? Mrs. White’s house next door. 15 What did Avalon’s women’s intuition tell her His mom didn't like her. about Atticus’s mom? 15 What did Mrs. Brightwell always do when Rolled her eyes or signed Atticus mentioned Avalon’s name? 17 What was hanging outside Mrs. White’s A big bird feeder kitchen window? 17 Where did Avalon want to go after they The Galapagos Islands grew up? 17 What subject soothed Avalon to talk about? The ocean 17 What did Avalon want to do with Elena’s Cut it off and feed it to the tigers. ponytail? 19 What did Avalon do once a week? Put a letter to her dad in the mailbox at the top of her street. 19 What place made the best double chocolate Jiffy Freeze fudge ice cream cones? 19 What did Avalon have in a bowl in her room? Seashells of the world 19 Whose desk was right next to Avalon’s in Chloe Martin’s 5th grade? 20 Who sat right behind Chloe Martin in Mrs. Elena Maxwell Jackson’s 5th grade class? 20 Who sat right behind Elena Maxwell in Mrs. Sissy Mendez Jackson’s 5th grade class? 20 What did Mrs. Jackson write in big letters NO BULLIES ALLOWED under her name on the chalkboard? 20 What happened when Adam Singleton Ms. Kinney sent him to the principal’s hocked a loogie onto the chalkboard in the office. middle of math class? 20 Who did Avalon bump into on Pizza Friday? Harinder Singh 23 What project did Avalon and Mae Bearman Family Tree Project work on together? 23 What did Mae Bearman switch her regular Strawberry milk milk for? 23 What covered Avalon after she bumped milk into Harinder Singh while carrying her lunch? 23 What did people call Harinder Singh for Hari short? 25 What was Hari Singh famous for? Spelling champion of the school 25 What were the most important things to Her flash cards Avalon, other than her cat, M? 25 What place did Harinder Singh come in at 27th out of 289 from all over the the National Spelling Bee? country 25 What was the school nurse’s name? Nurse David 27 What shirt did Nurse Davis give to Avalon Be a Reading Geek t-shirt to change into from her wet one? 27 Who always sat next to Atticus at lunch? Adam Singleton and Kevin Matthews 27 Who sat next to Avalon or Amy Atkins- Eva Chang McGregor during lunch? 27 When was the last time Avalon ever wore a The day she went to the blackboard dress? with her dress stuck in her underwear 27 What did Avalon wake up with when she fell A magic marker mustache asleep at her desk? 27 What facial feature did Atticus use to His left eyebrow silence people? 29 Which superhero has a cybernetic helmet? Ant-man 29 Which superhero has a body helmet? 29 What was Avalon’s favorite 40 minutes of recess the day? 29 What helped Avalon remember how to spell Making sentences with them. words? 29 When Atticus dressed as Peter Pan for Tinker Bell Halloween, who did Avalon dress as? 29 When Adam dressed as Captain Hood for The crocodile Halloween, who did Kevin dress up as? 31 What was Avalon’s mom’s favorite book Charlotte’s Web when she was a kid? 31 What did Avalon sit in when she sat down in Cherry jello-o her desk? 31 Why did Mrs. Brightwell feed Avalon To try to get Atticus to eat meat delicious hamburgers? (he was a vegetarian) 34 What did Atticus’s Granny and Pop-pop do Raised cattle and grew strawberries on their farm? 34 What did Atticus name the calf he helped Frank raise? 34 Why did Pop-pop tell Atticus not to get Because they were going to end up attached to the farm animals? being food. 34 Where did Avalon and Atticus spend a Granny and Pop-pop’s farm whole day on the 3rd Saturday in September? 34 What do people say you can hear if you hold The ocean a seashell to your ear? 34 What was Atticus’s sister’s name? Caroline 36 What did Caroline look like? Long red hair, green eyes, perfect teeth 36 Who was Will? Caroline’s boyfriend 36 What sport did Will play and Caroline cheer football for? 36 What were Atticus’s aunt’s and uncle’s Aunt Lori and Uncle Kevin names? 36 What was Atticus’s cousin’s name? Michael 36 What did Michael start calling Atticus Little Cuz when he got taller than him? 36 How did Pop-pop greet Avalon since she was Give me five, sprout. ...then six? pretended to fall over when she gave him 5. 38 How did Pop-pop greet Atticus since he was They both pulled imaginary guns out six? of imaginary holsters 38 What happened when Pop-pop’s brother It came back down and landed right shot an arrow straight up into the air? between his eyes. 40 What did Pop-pop do when the top of his Caught it uncle’s finger got cut off in the sawmill? 40 Who is the reliable source who told Avalon Pop-pop and Atticus about the Infinity Year? 40 Who was Pop-pop’s best friend when he was Jimmy Riggins 10? 40 Where do people hide during tornados? Root cellars, underground where root vegetables are kept during winter. 40 What famous movie has a tornado scene in The Wizard of Oz it? 40 Who told Pop-pop about the Infinity Year? His Grandpa Daniel 40 What was Pop-pop’s Grandpa Daniel’s super `He could become invisible whenever power during his Infinity Year? he wanted. 40 What was Grandpa Daniel’s best friend’s He could outrun any horse on the super power during his Infinity Year? farm. 40 What two ways did Pop-pop say you could It could be a power you could use get your magical power? over and over again all year, or it could be a power that only comes once when you need it most. 42 Why did Granny and Pop-pop have a big So you could hear it from anywhere black bell outside the farmhouse door? on the farm--Granny used it to get Pop-Pop’s attention when he forgets to turn on his phone. 44 What did Avalon know when Atticus said he That he was lying to her. was upset because his mom was mad at him because he got a B on a test? 44 Who was Charlie? The farm’s chocolate lab 44 What did Atticus and Avalon do all day on Fed the trout in the pond, walked the farm? the big creek to the waterfall, played pirates, visited Frank. 46 What did Atticus make his Pop-pop Never to sell Frank so he would promise? never become a hamburger 46 Why were Atticus and Avalon only allowed Bulls can be unpredictable to visit Frank from outside the fence? 46 What surprise did Pop-pop make for A hay house in the shed with tunnels Atticus for his 6th birthday? and hiding places in the bales of hay to climb around and in. 46 Where did Avalon think was the best place The hay house ever, the place where she and Atticus always ate lunch at Granny and Pop-pop’s house? 46 What did Atticus give to Avalon because An acorn they brought good luck? 46 What magical power did Atticus say he flying hoped he had? 48 What card game did Atticus and Avalon hearts play with Caroline and Granny? 48 Why did Mr. and Mrs. Brightwell say they A carburetor problem were going to be late picking up Atticus, Avalon, and Caroline? 48 Why did Avalon think Mr. Brightwell was a He worked for the government, spy? traveled to foreign countries, and they didn't see him much. 50 What did Avalon always look for in the pile A letter from her father. of mail? 50 What ice cream did Avalon love? Rocky road 50 Why did Avalon decide Mrs. Jackson was She wanted to help her prepare for the greatest teacher? the spelling bee. 53 What would the 2nd place finalist in the Go to the regional spelling bee in school spelling bee get to do? April 53 What did Avalon’s dad call her because she A chip off the old block. was a great speller like him? 53 Why was Avalon’s dad not around? He was in prison. 53 What did Avalon’s dad do before he was He was manager at a car dealership arrested? 55 What did Avalon do at the car dealership Hang out with her dad in the office, on Saturdays? help Vidal and Roberto in the detail department, and clean the inside windows of the just-sold cars. 55 Why did Avalon’s dad and two of his They were stealing...selling cars to salesmen go to prison? people they shouldn't have sold them to. 55 Who owned the car dealership where Mrs. Prescott Avalon’s dad worked? 55 Where did Avalon live during her dad’s With her Grandma Grace in trial? Tennessee 55 For how many days did Avalon live with sixty-one Grandma Grace? 55 What calendar did Avalon have that she Cats of the World marked off days when she was with Grandma Grace? 55 What two things did Avalon miss when she Seeing her dad before he went to was with Grandma Grace? prison for 4 years and the 4th grade spelling bee. 55 What two times had Avalon talked to her On Christmas and on her mom’s dad while he was in prison? birthday. 55 How many letters did Avalon’s dad send her four from prison? 55 Why did Avalon get stamps from Mrs. So her mom wouldn't know she was White and mail her letters to her dad from writing to him. the mailbox at the top of the street? 57 On which day did Atticus’s mom not let him French fry days buy school lunch? 57 What 3 posters did Avalon and Mae have to One about Avalon’s family, one about make for the Family Tree Project? Mae’s family, and one about the things their families had in common. 57 What was Mae good at doing on the Family drawing Tree Project? 59 What was Avalon good at doing on the gluing Family Tree Project/ 59 When was the Family Tree presentation? The day before Thanksgiving. 59 What did Grandma Grace tell Avalon about Avalon’s great-grandpa fought in her relatives? World War II and her great- grandmother marched in parades to get women the right to vote. 59 What is the name of the newspaper The Sanford Telegraph Grandma Grace is editor of? 59 What was Avalon’s great-great-granddad’s Talmadge Guest name? 59 Where did Adam Wasserman move from in Poland 1904? 59 Where did Adam Wasserman and his wife, Ellis Island Freda, land in 1904? 59 Why would Adam and Freda Wasserman They were Jewish and the Nazi’s in have died if they hadn't escaped Germany? Germany killed Jewish people in concentration camps. 59 How many months did it take for Adam and Three months Freda Wasserman to get to America? 61 Where did Avalon’s dad’s parents live? California 61 What picture did Elena post on the 4th A picture of Avalon’s dad from the grade bulletin board? newspaper with prison bars drawn across his face. 61 What does ‘guileless’ mean? Being innocent and naive. 63 Where did Atticus and Caroline live? On Bunker Hill 63 Why did Jasper Hightower and his The kids on Bunker Hill had nice brothers hate kids who lived on Bunker Hill? houses and nice lives...they were jealous. 65 Why did Avalon follow Atticus into the She saw him following Jasper into school during recess in 1st grade? the school and it was weird. 65 Who did Avalon say was looking for Atticus Mrs. Warneke and Jasper Hightower? 65 Why did Atticus follow Jasper Hightower Jasper said someone had left him a into the bathroom? prize in the middle stall. 65 When were all the classroom spelling bees The 2nd Friday in October. held? 68 When did Avalon and Mrs. Jackson Monday and Wednesday afternoons. practice? 68 What is a ‘pseudonym’? A fictitious name, esp. (especially) used by authors. 68 What does the Greek word ‘pseudo’ mean? FALSE 68 What does the Greek word ‘nym’ mean? name 68 What letter do words that have Greek ‘p’ origin usually start with? 68 Which superhero did Atticus say he wanted to be for Halloween? 68 Why didn’t Avalon’s mom want her to be She was too grown up. the Black Widow superhero? 70 How was Atticus like Captain America? Reliable, honest, and indefatigable 70 What does ‘obsidian’ mean? black 70 Why did Avalon spend so much time in the She was studying her spelling bathroom at home? flashcards taped to the mirror while she brushed her teeth. 70 On what unlucky date was the class spelling October, Friday the 13th. bee? 70 What four things did Avalon ask during the 1) Repeat the Word2) Use the word spelling bee to help her? in a sentence3) The definition4) The word’s origin 72 Which students were left by the 4th round Isabel Fernandez, Elena Maxwell, of the class spelling bee? and Avalon James 72 Where does the word ‘odyssey’ come from? The Greek word meaning ‘voyage’ or ‘journey’. 74 What was the major rule of spelling? Spell it out in your head before spelling it out loud. 74 Who won the classroom spelling bee? Isabel Fernandez 74 Where was the school spelling bee going to In the Grover Cleveland Lunchroom be held in January? and Auditorium 74 How did a 2nd place representative get They spelled words until one of them chosen between Elena and Avalon? got one wrong. 74 Avalon’s class spelling bee words in the Hyperbole playoff between her and Elena. (Be able to Ounce SPELL these words) Behoove Tremulous Missile Newfangled Worrisome pinafore 76 Elena’s class spelling bee words in the Population playoff between her and Avalon. (Be able to Finalist SPELL these words) Barley Continent Whirlpool Colonization Outrageous mermaid 76 What was the word Avalon almost psoriasis misspelled, but then remembered that a Greek word that started with an ‘S’ sound really started with “P”? 78 What word did Elena misspell, so Avalon nightingale was the 2nd place representative for the class? 78 What is a nightingale? A small reddish-brown migratory thrush (bird) - The male sings in the day and night. 78 What round did Atticus make it to in the The 2nd round class spelling bee? 78 What nickname did Hari Singh give to Little Speller Avalon? 80 How did Hari Singh know that Avalon must Mrs. Jackson took her under her be talented at spelling? wing. 80 What letter is silent in Harinder Singh’s The “H” in Singh. name? 80 Who walked into Avalon’s classroom on the Darth Vader (Mr. Peterson) morning of Halloween? 82 How could everyone tell that Darth Vader He always wore white Adidas tennis was Mr. Peterson? shoes 82 What did Mrs. Jackson dress like for A cowgirl Halloween? 82 Why did Darth Vader tell Avalon she should She was dressed as Princess Leia be especially afraid of him? 82 What did Atticus dress like for Halloween Luke Skywalker when Avalon was Princess Leia? 82 What movie did Atticus and Avalon watch Star Wars Episode IV (4) that inspired their Halloween costumes? 82 Who did Adam hear Chloe talking to on the Samantha Cooper bus about Avalon? 84 What was called the ‘Imperial Starship’ on The Grover Cleveland Lunchroom and Halloween? Auditorium 86 What were the lunch ladies in the troopers lunchroom dressed like on Halloween? 86 What was Mae Bearman dressed like on Snow White with a bright red apple Halloween? 86 What was Hari Singh dressed like for A vampire Halloween? 86 Why did Avalon and Atticus always trick-or- It was the best Halloween street in treat on Bunker Hill? town. 88 What did the crossing guard dress like on Barney the dinosaur Halloween? 88 What scared Avalon while she was walking A group of teenaged ghosts and home from school on Halloween? goblins running down the street. 88 What did Mrs. White do on Halloween each Made caramel apples year? 90 What was Avalon’s first stop on Halloween Mrs. White’s house for trick or treating each year? 90 Which one of the Gang of 3 lived in Chloe Atticus’s neighborhood in Bunker Hill? 90 What did Mrs. Brightwell put in her front A flying ghost on a zip line and yard on Halloween? gravestones 90 What did Mrs. Brightwell dress like on A black cat Halloween? 90 What did Caroline and Will dress up like on Caroline was a football player and Halloween? Will was a cheerleader 90 Where was the first stop on Halloween The Cooper’s haunted house each year for Atticus and Avalon? 90 What did Luke Cooper wear on his head on A rainbow afro Halloween? 92 What were the “brains” and “intestines” Spaghetti and rubbery eggs really made of in the haunted house? 92 Where was Avalon taken when she was Into the Cooper’s backyard and blindfolded in the Cooper’s haunted house? under the tree house. 92 What shoes did Avalon recognize on one of Chloe Martin’s black boots the ghosts in the Cooper’s back yard? 94 Who led Avalon outside into the Cooper’s Samantha Cooper, Chloe Martin’s back yard? good friend in 6th grade. 94 Who was the silent ghost? Chloe 94 Who was the speaking ghost? Elena Martin 94 What did the 3 witches do to Avalon? Poured milk all over her from the tree house. 94 What happened every time Mrs. Brightwell The phone rang inside Atticus’s tried to call Caroline on Halloween night? pocket 96 What was the strangest thing Avalon and They both had a great-great- Mae had in common on their family tree? grandfather with a glass eye. 98 What was Mae’s 4-year-old brother’s name? Noah 98 Why did it feel a bit weird for Avalon to She had only had Atticus (a boy) for have Mae as a friend? a friend before 100 Where did Avalon’s parents meet? In college 100 Who presented their family tree project Eva Chang and Marcus Johnson first? 100 Who presented their family tree project Augustus Sawyer and Elena Maxwell second? 100 Where were Augustus Sawyer’s relatives Georgia originally from? 100 Where were Elena Maxwell’s relatives Naples, Italy from? 100 What season of the year the last time Autumn Avalon saw her father when they had ice cream at the Jiffy Freeze? 102 What did Elena say aloud in class after “And then he went to jail” Avalon spoke her part of the family tree project and talked about her dad? 102 Who came to Avalon’s defense when Elena Mae Bearman embarrassed her in class by saying her dad went to jail? 102 How did Mae help Avalon when Elena She pointed out that many people embarrassed her in class? had relatives that had been in jail. 102 Why did Augustus Sawyer’s uncle go to jail For fighting in a bar when he was 18? 102 Why did Mae say her dad should go to jail? For burping the national anthem 102 What terrible thing happened to Avalon M went missing. the week before Christmas? 105 What did Avalon find next to her pillow the M’s yellow ball of yarn. week before Christmas? 105 What did Avalon think her Infinity power Mind talking to animals was? 105 Why did Avalon refuse to stop believing in She didn't want to ruin it for Atticus the Infinity Year, even though she had doubts? 107 What is empirical evidence? Something you get by observing or experimenting 107 Where did Avalon hide when she sent a In the closet mind-message to Marmalade to find her? 107 Between tuna and a chicken liver treat, The tuna which snack did Avalon mind message M to go to first? 107 Where did Avalon hide M’s favorite ball of Under her mom’s pillow yellow yarn? 107 Who did Avalon blame for M getting out of Mr. Squirrel the house? 107 What did Avalon’s mom always do when she Left the door open took out the trash? 109 How much money did Avalon offer for a 100 dollars reward for Marmalade? 109 What did Atticus’s Aunt Lori and Uncle Bridget Kevin name their new baby girl? 111 Why did Atticus have to share his bedroom The new baby, Bridget, needed the with Michael? extra room. 111 Who slept on the top bunk of Atticus’s bed Michael when his aunt and uncle came to visit for Christmas? 111 Who did Avalon get Christmas presents Santa, her mom, and Grandma Grace from? 113 What did M’s Christmas stocking have A new collar, a ball with a bell inside, inside it? and a little jar of catnip 113 Why were Atticus’s teeth chattering when He rode his bike from his house he got to Avalon’s house the morning after miles away. Christmas? 116 What was Atticus’s secret? He wet the bed 118 Why did Atticus freak out and escape his He wet the bed with Michael in his house on the morning after Christmas? room. 118 What evidence showed that wetting the Atticus’s dad also wet the bed at the bed is hereditary? same age. 118 What did Atticus and Avalon invent in 2nd Hook their pinky fingers together as grade to do if anything bad happened? ‘pinky friends’. 118 Who was Michael afraid of? Avalon 120 What was Atticus’s dream about M? She was in the shed by the water tower. 120 What did Avalon think Atticus’s Infinity Seeing true things in his dreams. Power might be? 120 What did Avalon wear when she and Two sweaters, her heavy coat, and Atticus rode their bikes to the water her reindeer hat tower? 122 What street was the water tower on? Duffy Drive 122 What did some high school kids do at the Climb the water tower and spray end of every school year? paint things. 122 What was spray painted on the water ‘Lions Rule!’, ‘Mr. Waxberger stinks’, tower? and ‘Will � Caroline’ 122 What was the old shed by the water tower Old desks, filing cabinets, broken full of? rakes, hoes, and shovels 122 What did M look like when they found her She was scraggly, thin, and missing in the water tower? part of an ear 123 What two reasons did Avalon think Mrs. Because she was from the wrong Brightwell didn't like her? part of town, because her dad was in jail, or because Atticus liked her. 125 Why didn’t M’s new collar fit her? She had lost too much weight 128 What is ‘etymology’? The origin of words 130 Where did Isabel’s grandparents lived, Ecuador where she went to visit them every summer? 130 How did knowing Spanish help Isabel with She was good at spelling words with spelling? Spanish origins 130 How many siblings did Isabel have? Three brothers, two sisters 130 What was Isabel’s cat’s name? Daisy 130 Who were Mae’s closest friends? Hannah, Courtney, and Emma 130 How were Isabel and Avalon’s personalities They didn't hang out in groups with similar? girls 130 Why wasn’t Avalon’s mom sure if she could She had to work and hadn't found make it to the school spelling bee? someone to take her shift. 130 What pun did Avalon make up about Mrs. Mrs. Jackson was the Queen Bee Jackson on the day of the school spelling bee? 132 How many School-Wide Spelling Bees had sixty-eight been held at Grover Cleveland, including the one Avalon participated in? 132 How many Grover Cleveland students had four gone on to the national spelling bee in Washington DC? 132 What country were the Singhs from? India 134 What is a ‘sari’? A colorful Indian dress that wraps around the body 134 What did Hari’s mom have on her forehead? A red dot. 134 Where was Atticus sitting for the school In the second row with Caroline and wide spelling bee? Will. 134 Where did Avalon imagine her dad during In the empty seat at of one the school wide spelling bee, where he row could mind-talk with her and help her spell? 134 What was Elena’s 8th grade brother’s Mark name? 134 What happens when you get a word wrong They ring a bell in a spelling bee? 134 What did Hari say to Avalon that helped “It’s all about you and the words. her when she remembered it during the Don't let anybody else get in your school-wide spelling bee? head.” 136 Why couldn’t Avalon see the word She had let the whole audience ‘scrupulous’ at first? inside her head, so it was impossible to see the word. 136 What word did Isabel misspell? insouciant 138 What was the name of the 6th grade girl Sierra Ghassemian who was still in the spelling bee with Hari and Avalon in round 10? 138 What word did Avalon misspell in the diphthong eighteenth round of the school-wide spelling bee? 138 What are the four origins of the word Greet to Latin to French to English ‘diphthong’? 138 Why did Avalon decide to stop writing It hurt too much that he stopped letters to her dad? answering. 138 What was the last word Hari Singh spelled doppelganger correctly in the school-wide spelling bee? 138 What did Avalon get for placing 2nd in the A 2nd place plaque and to go to the school-wide spelling bee? regional spelling be with Hari Singh. 140 Where was Avalon’s and Hari’s photo after On the front page of the Arcadia the school wide spelling bee? Weekly Herald 142 What did Mrs. Jackson say Avalon had that Great potential people used to say about her dad? 142 What did Avalon’s mom say that made She called him ‘dad’ for the first Avalon realize she wasn't mad at her dad, time since he went to prison. just hurt? 142 What was Atticus’s second dream that he That she was going to the regional didn't tell Avalon about because he didn't spelling bee. want to jinx her? 144 What did Isabel give to Avalon to help her A book about Spanish words prepare for the regional spelling bee? 144 Who did Hari usually practice with every His father. night? 146 What too cool things did Avalon get from Unicorn tattoos and an invitation to Mae in February? her birthday slumber party. 146 What was Mae’s birth date? March 17th 146 What word did 4-year-old Noah make up She was ‘deliplicious’ about Avalon? 148 Who did Atticus dream would show up for Iron man his birthday party? 148 What did Avalon and Atticus do inside Looked at a virtual tour of the Granny and Pop-pop’s house while it was Titanic raining? 150 Why did Pop-pop always get all the strings So the cows wouldn't swallow them. off the bales of hay? 150 What did Pop-pop do with the squares of Threw them on top of the cows heads hay that was funny? 150 What did Pop-pop do with Frank that Go up to Frank (the bull) and touch Atticus wanted to do? him on the nose. 150 What mistaken idea did Atticus have about That he was the same as little Frank. Big Frank? 150 Where did Mae and her friends sleep In sleeping bags on the living room during her slumber party? floor 153 What did Avalon give to Mae for her Silver hoop earrings from the birthday? Earring Hut at the mall 153 What did Avalon help Noah add to his train An elevated rail over the buildings A set? bridge over the river 3 freight cars filled with sheep, pigs, and cows A new mustache on the conductor 153 Why did Avalon know so much about train She spent time with Atticus and his sets? train sets. 153 What did Mae, Hannah, Courtney, Emma, Bead jewelry and Avalon make at Mae’s birthday party? 155 Which one of Mae’s friends was her best Hannah who was pretty, with long blond hair 155 Which one of Mae’s friends had red hair Courtney and freckles, played soccer and ice skated? 155 Which one of Mae’s friends had crazy hair Emma and wore dresses and rings on all her fingers and always carried a little purse? 155 Why did Avalon wake up in the middle of Noah wet the bed and Mae woke up the night at Mae’s birthday party? Avalon to help her with him. 155 What did Avalon say to comfort Noah that That her best friend still wet the Mae heard? bed, even though he was almost eleven. 157 How did Avalon lose Atticus as a best Hannah overheard Mae and Avalon friend? talking about Atticus wetting the bed, she told Scarlett Murphy, and Scarlett Murphy told everyone. 157 What eleven year old was the first person Frank Neuhauser to win the first National Spelling Bee? 161 In what month and year was the first June, 1924 National Spelling Bee? 161 What word did Frank Neuhauser spell gladiolus correctly to win the First National Spelling Bee? 161 What is a ‘gladiolus’? An iridaceous plant with sword like leaves and brightly colored flowered spikes. 161 What is the etymology of the word The Latin word gladius which means ‘gladiolus’? ‘sword’ 161 In what year was Frank Neuhauser born 1913 and the Titanic sunk? 161 What did President Calvin Coolidge give to $500 in gold and a bicycle Frank Neuhauser when he won the National Spelling Bee in 1924? 161 What did people of Frank Neuhauser’s Threw him a ticker tape parade and hometown of Louisville, Kentucky do when gave him a bouquet of gladioli. he came home after winning the National Spelling Bee? 161 What did the 5th graders at Grover Went to the zoo. Cleveland do every spring? 163 How long did it take to ride the bus from 45 minutes Grover Cleveland K-8 to the zoo in Kent? 163 Who did Avalon sit next to on the bus ride Marcus Johnson to the zoo in Kent? 163 Who was the line leader at the zoo for Augustus Sawyer Mrs. Jackson’s class? 163 What did Augustus Sawyer wear at the A big blue hat with a pirate flag zoo? sticking out of it. 163 Who was the parent volunteer at the zoo? Chloe’s mother, Mrs. Martin 163 What was the name of the zoo guide? Miss Heather 163 What exhibit at the zoo was new? The gorilla exhibit 163 Why did Mae’s friend, Emma, always stand Her last name was Ballard, and his in line in front of Atticus? was Brightwell (alphabetical order) 163 What ring did Avalon wear to the zoo? A silver ring with an elephant on it her dad had given her for her 8th birthday. 165 Why did Mrs. Mendez drag Marcus by the He ran away from the group to go ear at the zoo? look at the 3-toed sloth 165 What is a group of rhinos called? A crash 165 What is a group of giraffes called? A tower 165 What is a group of zebras called? A zeal 165 What is a group of hyenas called? A cackle 165 What is a group of ravens called? An unkindness 165 How long had Bessy, the elephant, been at Twenty-six years the zoo? 165 What is a group of elephants called? A parade 165 What is a group of bears called? A sleuth 167 What is a group of lions called? A pride 167 What is a group of gorillas called? A troop 167 How old can gorillas live in captivity? 50 years 167 How old was Toby, the silverback gorilla at thirty-five the zoo? 167 How long had Toby, the silverback gorilla, 10 years been at the zoo? 167 What is an opposable thumb? A digit that can bend and wrap around the other digits. 167 What do gorillas have that humans don't? Opposable toes 167 Why do some scientists believe in We don't need them. thousands of years humans won't have any toes? 169 How was Toby the silverback gorilla similar They were both vegetarians to Atticus? 169 What did Avalon do to Toby because she She closed her eyes and mind-talked thought he looked lonely and sad? to him. 169 Why did Avalon suddenly realize at the zoo She didn't have a best friend that she would never get her Infinity anymore. Power? 169 What did Elena say to Avalon when she saw “Does that gorilla remind you of her looking at Toby? somebody else behind bars?” 171 Why did Elena say she wanted to take a To send it to Avalon’s dad...from one photo of Toby? jailbird to another. 171 What did Avalon do to Elena at the zoo? Punched her in the face and cut her cheek with her elephant ring. 171 How many stitches did Elena have to get? five 171 What did Mr. Peterson’s office smell like? Coffee and old air 174 What was Avalon’s punishment for hitting She was disqualified from competing Elena? in the Regional spelling bee. 176 What was Adam’s punishment for spitting He had to sit on the sidelines during on the blackboard? Field Day, his favorite day of the year. 176 Why did Avalon’s dad finally write to her? She stopped writing to him and he thought she had given up on him. 178 Why didn't Avalon’s dad write to her for a He was ashamed and felt he let her long time? down. 178 Why did Avalon’s dad steal money from He was mad at her for not giving him Mrs. Prescott? a raise. 178 How did Avalon’s dad think he and Avalon He said he was glad she wasn't a were different, when really they were the hothead like him. same? 178 Where did Hari Singh live in comparison to In the opposite direction from Avalon? Avalon’s house on the other side of the water tower. 180 What did Hari Singh tell Avalon about It wasn’t just about the words...it being a great speller? was about being a super nerd and not letting things get in the way of a spelling bee. 182 What was the date of Atticus’s birthday? May 15th. 182 When did Mrs. Brightwell always send out May 1st. birthday invitations? 182 What did Avalon take out of her desk and The post cards he sent her from the look at on the night before Atticus’s beach where his family stayed for 2 birthday? weeks every summer . 182 What were Avalon’s 3 favorite things? M, her flashcards, and the postcards Atticus sent her from the beach. 182 What did Avalon do in the middle of the Rode her bike to Granny and Pop- night before Atticus’s birthday? pop’s farm where his birthday party would be. 184 Where did Avalon hide and go to sleep In Atticus’s hay house. when she got to Granny and Pop-pop’s farm in the middle of the night? 184 What magical power did Avalon wish for A power to disappear so she when she slept inside Atticus’s hay house? wouldn't hurt anymore. 184 What woke Avalon up in the morning after Charlie licking her. she fell asleep in the hay house? 186 What one question did Pop-pop ask Avalon Did you mean to hurt him? about hurting Atticus? 186 What did Pop-pop give to Avalon for luck? A four-leaf clover 188 What did Pop-pop do with Avalon after he Smuggled her into the house through found her in the hay house? the back porch, gave her a bag of party snacks, and sent her upstairs with his cell phone to call her mom so she wouldn't worry. 188 How did Avalon feel while she watched Like she was at the movies Atticus’s birthday party from the upstairs window? 190 What games did Atticus have at his A scavenger hunt and a 3-legged birthday party? race, 190 Who was Atticus’s partner in the 3-legged Adam race, since Avalon wasn't at his party? 190 What was Atticus’s favorite cake? Chocolate cake with white icing 190 What did Avalon know Atticus was thinking He was going to climb over the fence about doing when he was talking to Adam and touch him. and Kevin and pointed at Frank (the bull)? 192 What did Frank do when Atticus touched Butted him in the stomach and sent his forehead? him flying. 192 How did Avalon use her Infinity Power? She mind-talked to Frank to get him away from Atticus and made him run after her. 194 How long was field Frank lived in? A football field long. 194 What lucky thing happened that distracted Charlie (the chocolate lab) ran Frank so Avalon was able to escape the between them. field? 194 What injuries did Atticus get from Frank A concussion and two broken ribs. butting him? 197 Why did Atticus have to stay overnight at They like to keep an eye on people the hospital? with head injuries, and Atticus had landed on his head. 197 How did Avalon get hurt after escaping She fell backward off the fence and Frank? hit her head and elbow. 197 What confession did Mrs. Brightwell make She was relieved when they stopped to Avalon? being friends, and she didn't mail the invitation to Avalon for his birthday party. 197 Why did Mrs. Brightwell think Avalon She always acted before thinking. wasn't good for Atticus? 197 What made Atticus forgive Avalon for Caroline explained what happened telling his secret? with Noah and Mae. 199 Why did Mrs. Brightwell worry about Because he was the best person she Atticus all the time? knew. 199 What club did Atticus and his friends make A 5th grade bed-wetters club at school? 200 What was Pop-pop’s Infinity Year power? He was able to hold his breath under water long enough to save his best friend’s life. 202 How did Pop-pop’s best friend, Jimmy, He jumped head first into the lake almost drown? and hit his head on a rock. 202 What did Pop-pop say was Jimmy’s magical He lived after hitting his head on a power? rock in a lake. 204 What word was written on the flashcard catastrophe Elena snatched away from Avalon? 206 What do books or people in school say They're insecure or scared, so makes people act like bullies? they're mean to everyone. 206 What did Mrs. Jackson see Elena do to Took all her flashcards and threw Avalon on the playground? them up into the air. 208 What did all the 5th graders, except for They cheered the witches (Sissy and Chloe) do when Mrs. Jackson took Elena to Mr. Peterson’s office? 208 What did Avalon get in the mail the day A birthday card from her dad that after the last day of school, the day of the said they were going to visit him. National Spelling Bee in Washington DC? 210 What surprise did Avalon get from the They invited her go with them to the Brightwell family on the day after the last beach for 2 weeks during the day of school? summer. 210 What was Avalon’s true-life aim? To go to the ocean. 210 What word did Hari misspell in the National chamaephyte Spelling Bee? 210 What is the origin of the word Greek ‘chamaephyte’? 210 What did Hari place in the National thirteenth Spelling Bee? 210