Snapdragon Flashcards 1

Question 1

Who is the main character of the story?

Answer 1

Snapdragon, also known as Snap, is the main character.

Question 2

What is Snapdragon’s unique interest that sets her apart from other kids?

Answer 2

Snap is interested in
animal bones.

Question 3

Who is the mysterious old woman that everyone in town thinks is a witch?

Answer 3

Jacks, the local animal rescuer and taxidermist.

Question 4

What is the name of Snap’s best friend?

Answer 4

Lulu, a transgender girl who becomes close to Snap.

Question 5

What hobby does Snap learn from Jacks?

Answer 5

Taxidermy and caring for injured animals.

Question 6

What magical ability does Snap discover she has?

Answer 6

The ability to see and communicate with ghosts.

Question 7

Who is Violet, and what is her connection to Jacks?

Answer 7

Violet is Jacks’ long-lost love from her youth.

Question 8

Where does most of the story take place?

Answer 8

In a small town with woods nearby.

Question 9

What does Snap’s mom do for a living?

Answer 9

She works as a nurse.

Question 10

What important object does Snap find in the woods?

Answer 10

A deer skull with antlers.

Question 11

What does Jacks teach Snap about animals and nature?

Answer 11

To respect and care for all living things, even after death.

Question 12

What secret does Snap learn about her own family history?

Answer 12

That her Grandma dated Jacks (the witch).

Question 13

What important lesson does Snap learn about judging others?

Answer 13

That appearances can be deceiving, and it’s important to get to know people before judging them.

Question 14

Who is the main character of the story?

Answer 14

Ben Yokoyama, a young boy who takes fortune cookies very seriously.

Question 15

What does Ben receive that sets the story in motion?

Answer 15

A fortune cookie that says ‘Live each day as if it were your last.’

Question 16

Who are Ben’s best friends?

Answer 16

Janet and Peter.

Question 17

What is the name of Ben’s pet?

Answer 17

Darth Paper, his origami finger puppet.

Question 18

Where does most of the story take place?

Answer 18

In Ben’s hometown, including his school and various locations around town.

Question 19

What does Ben create to help him accomplish his goals?

Answer 19

A bucket list of things to do before he dies.

Question 20

What is one of the first items on Ben’s bucket list?

Answer 20

To tell his crush, Hestia, that he likes her.

Question 21

Who is Mr. Crumbly?

Answer 21

Ben’s neighbor who helps him with some of his bucket list items.

Question 22

What dangerous activity does Ben attempt that worries his parents?

Answer 22

Riding a shopping cart down a steep hill.

Question 23

What instrument does Ben try to learn as part of his bucket list?

Answer 23

The guitar.

Question 24

What sport does Ben attempt to master in a short time?

Answer 24

Soccer.

Question 25

Who is Ms. Tamasaki?

Answer 25

Ben’s teacher who becomes concerned about his behavior.

Question 26

What does Ben do that gets him in trouble at school?

Answer 26

He disrupts class by trying to complete his bucket list items.

Question 27

What job does Ben’s father have?

Answer 27

He’s a doctor.

Question 28

What cultural background does Ben’s family have?

Answer 28

Japanese-American.

Question 29

What does Ben do to try and make amends with people he may have hurt?

Answer 29

He writes apology letters.

Question 30

What does Ben learn about the fortune cookie company?

Answer 30

That they sometimes make mistakes in their fortunes.

Question 31

Who helps Ben realize that he may have misinterpreted the fortune?

Answer 31

His grandmother.

Question 32

What important lesson does Ben learn by the end of the story?

Answer 32

That it’s important to live life fully, but not recklessly, and to appreciate each day.

Question 33

How does Ben’s understanding of the fortune cookie message change?

Answer 33

He realizes it means to appreciate life, not to act as if he’s about to die.