Front Desk + New Kid

Question 1

Mia's friend, Lupe, comes from a family with money.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What does Jordan carry with him everywhere he goes?

Accepted Answer

His sketchbook

Question 3

What is Jordan's primary passion outside of school?

Accepted Answer

Drawing comics

Question 4

Mia's mother approves of her writing at the beginning.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is the name of the main character in "New Kid"?

Accepted Answer

Jordan Banks

Question 6

Jordan's mom is a nurse.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What is the main character's name in "Front Desk"?

Accepted Answer

Mia Tang

Question 8

What happens to Mia's mother that lands her in the hospital?

Accepted Answer

She is attacked by robbers

Question 9

Mia writes Hank a letter to get a job as a...

Accepted Answer

Security Guard

Question 10

How does Jordan typically get to his new school?

Accepted Answer

School bus

Question 11

Which character becomes one of Jordan's first friends at Riverdale Academy?

Accepted Answer

Drew

Question 12

What does Mia secretly do to help the weiqing (immigrants) who stay at the hotel?

Accepted Answer

Provides them free rooms

Question 13

What prize does Mia win near the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

A writing contest

Question 14

What nickname does Jordan receive from his teacher, Ms. Rawle?

Accepted Answer

DeWitt

Question 15

Jordan's father wants him to pursue basketball.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Mia enters a writing competition to win a motel in which state?

Accepted Answer

Vermont

Question 17

Who is Mr. Yao?

Accepted Answer

The mean hotel owner

Question 18

Which school does Jordan attend in the story?

Accepted Answer

Riverdale Academy Day School

Question 19

What does Jason steal from Mia?

Accepted Answer

Her special pencil

Question 20

What is one of the main themes explored in the book?

Accepted Answer

Racial identity and belonging

Questions 20