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Vocabulary Study
Chapters 1 - 3
Match Up
Match the words in the left column to their definitions in the right column.
humiliated •
• a time of calm or low activity
infestation •
• to be selfish about money
lull •
• to have spoken in a dull way
optimist •
• very embarrassed
chintzy •
• someone who is positive about things
droned •
• to be overrun by unwanted creatures
Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks with the provided vocabulary.
humiliated
infestation
lull
optimist
chintzy
droned
1. Agnes is so _______________________________! She won’t even lend me five cents to buy gum!
2. I’m an _______________________________ and I believe that the cake I’m baking will turn out great!
3. Whenever there is a ________________________ in the day, the shopkeeper checks his email.
4. The principal _______________________________ the morning announcements over the P.A. system.
5. I was so _______________________________ when I ripped the seat of my pants at school today!
6. The house inspector found an _______________________________ of mice in the attic.
A Little
Extra!
In Chapter 3, Evan and Scott set up a lemonade stand. Scott’s role while
selling is to handle the money, while Evan takes care of the “sweet talk”.
What does “sweet talk” mean?
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The Lemonade War
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Understanding the Story
Chapters 1 - 3
Multiple Choice
1. What grade is Evan about to start?
2. Who is Jessie selling lemonade with
at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) First grade.
(a) Evan’s friend, Paul.
(b) Second grade.
(b) The next-door neighbor, Kevin.
(c) Third grade.
(c) Megan Moriarty.
(d) Fourth grade.
(d) Her best friend, Laura.
Short Answer
3. Why is Evan angry at Jessie at the beginning of the story? Do you think it is fair for Evan to be
angry at Jessie? Why or why not?
Long Answer
4. At the end of Chapter 3, Evan finds out that Jessie has been selling lemonade around the corner
of the street, which is why he and Scott have had such few sales. He storms off in anger. What do
you think will happen next between Evan and Jessie?
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Extra!
The Lemonade War
Have you ever sold lemonade at a lemonade stand? If so, describe your
experience. If not, would you like to? Why or why not?
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