Chapters 1-12

Reading Check

1. A sister (Chapters 1-7)

2. Ashley (Chapters 1-7)

3. “Spewart” (Chapters 1-7)

4. Schrödinger (Chapters 1-7)

5. Little Genius Academy (Chapters 1-7)

6. Jared (Chapters 8-12)

7. To Phil’s house (Chapters 8-12)

8. She withholds her allowance. (Chapters 8-12)

Short Answer

1. Ashley is embarrassed that her father is gay. She is frustrated when Stewart’s family moves furniture into their home that doesn’t match and is angry that Stewart, whom she considers to be a “nerd,” is going to be attending her school. (Chapters 1-12)

2. Ashley worries Lauren will spread gossip about Ashley’s home situation. To get back at her, she tells the students Lauren’s bra size. Ashley deflects negative attention from herself by bringing negative attention to others. (Chapters 8-12)

Chapters 13-25

Reading Check

1. Dr. Elizabeth Moskovich (Chapters 13-17)

2. A painting of Stewart’s mother breastfeeding an infant Stewart (Chapters 13-17)

3. An Eiffel Tower model (Chapters 13-17)

4. Jared (Chapters 13-17)

5. Mathletes (