Think you’ve got your head wrapped around In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Whom did Shirley choose to help her avoid punishment from Grandmother?
Fourth Cousin
Tommy
Precious Coins
Mabel
Q. Who is Shirley's ultimate BFF in Brooklyn by the end of the book?
Emily
Fourth Cousin
Mabel
Maria
Q. Why do the other kids call Shirley "Jackie Robinson"?
She has barriers to break, like he did.
She steals home plate and is pigeon-toed.
She loves Jackie.
She is the MVP of their baseball team.
Q. Why does Bandit rename herself "Shirley Temple Wong"?
It's the best American name she can think of.
She already had a cousin named Uncle Sam.
She loves movies more than anything.
She wants to be a movie star.
Q. What symbol of friendship occurs as Shirley and Mabel walk off together after making up?
A thunderstorm occurs.
The sun comes out after the rain.
Mrs. Rappaport extends recess.
Mabel hugs Shirley.