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One for The Murphys

QuestionAnswer
Who is the Social Worker who first places Carlie Mrs. MacAvoy
what does Carley count as she gazes out the window of the social worker's car? Trees
What number is on the Murphy's mailbox? 66
What type of pants does Mrs. Murphy wear when Carley first sees her. plaid
Carley figures she is at the Murphys to be a live-in babysitter or a what? a modern day Cinderella
What are the names of the three Murphy brothers? "Daniel, Adam, and Michael Eric"
What theme is Carley's new bedroom decorated in? Fire Trucks
What items are in the backpack that Family Services gives to Carley? "a stuffed giraffe, a toothbrush, a pair of fairy pajamas"
"Which step does Carley call a ""squeaker""?" the tenth one
What does Mrs. Murphy say Carley can call her instead of Mrs. Murphy? Julie
What do the Murphys have for dinner on Carley's first night with them lasagna
What does Carly break on her first night with the Murphys? the Navy man picture
What was Carley's mother's favorite vase filled with? six big clear marbles with deep blue swirls inside
What does Carley say she thought a Rockefeller was? a person who really loves oranges
What does Mrs. Murphy say family looks out for? Family
What are the three sandwich types Mrs. Murphy offers Carley? "Chicken, ham, or tuna"
Who does Adam say hit him? Jimmy Partin
What does Mr. Murphy do for a living? Fireman
What sports team does Mr. Murphy love? the Red Sox
Who is the captain of the firefighters? Jack Murphy
What song does Carley sing to Dennis? Don't be Cruel
What does Mrs. Murphy tell Carley when she asks why the Murphys took her in? She grew up with a friend in foster care
Where did Carley get her clothes from when she lived with her mother? The Salvation Army drop box
What nickname does Adam think his dad won't like? Flame Thrower
What is Carley's superhero name? Super High Tops Girl
What happens on Carley's sixth day with the Murphys? It is her first day of school
What grade is Carley in? Eighth grade
The policeman tells Carley's that her stepfather reportedly kicked her in what three places? "her abdomen, chest and back"
What event occurs on Carley's sixteenth day at the Murphys? Her birthday
What prank does Mr. Murphy play on Mrs. Murphy for April Fools' Day? He puts an elastic band around the hand sprayer so Mrs. Murphy gets wet
"What does Mr. Ruben say is the ""mantra of teenagers everywhere.""" """It's not fair"""
"What show does Toni say is the ""best show on Broadway ever.""" Wicked
What does Mrs. Murphy tell Carley to do when Eric Michael has a seizure? Call 911
How many Easter baskets does Carley find? four
What is the Title of Mrs. Murphy's overdue book? Navigating the World of Adoption
What is the name of Toni's favorite Character in Wicked? Elphaba
What is Daniel's middle name? Dale
Where is Carley's Social Studies Fieldtrip to? Mystic Seaport
What Does Toni offer to buy from Carley for 20 bucks? Her lunch
What was the name of Carley’s social worker? Mrs. MacAvoy
What items were in the backpack given to Carley from Family Services? "a stuffed giraffe, a toothbrush, and a pair of bright yellow fairy pajamas"
What sport does Carley play? Basketball
What does Mr. Murphy do for his job? He is a fireman
What is Jacks position at the fire house? Captain
Where did Carly grow up? Las Vegas
What job did Dennis get fired from? Being an Elvis impersonator
What did Carley believe her mom did the night Dennis hit her? She believed that her mom had held her down by her foot for Dennis to hit her
Where was the first time Carley met Rainer? At his parents restaurant
What did Ms. Murphy finally order forthem to eat? two grilled chicken sandwhiches and two orders of fries
What is Carley’s superhero name? Super High Tops Girl
What is the name of the school Carley attends? She attends Smith Middle School
What grade is Carley in? Eighth
When is Carley’s birthday? April Fool’s Day
What time was she born? 9:32 A.M.
What did the Murphy’s do for Carley’s birthday and why? They did nothing because they didn’t know it was her birthday
"What statement did Mr.Ruben call the"" mantra of teenagers everywhere?""" " "" It's not fair"""
Who does Mr. Rueben pair Carley up with for the project? Ms. Byars/ Toni
Who is Elphaba? The Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz
What is Toni obsessed with? Wicked the play
What is the name of the hospital that Michael is taken to? St. Francis Hospital
Why does Carley give Michael Eric Mr. Longneck? He was being sent to the hospital because he had a seizure
Where does Carley go when she skipped school? The library
What was in the lunch that Carley traded Toni? "A turkey sandwich, red grapes, banana bread, fruit roll-up, two juice boxes at the bottom, and a note signed “Mrs.M”"
How much does Toni pay for the lunch? $20.00
What is Toni’s real name? Charity
Why did Toni change her name? She wants her name etched on a Tony award but didn’t want it to say Charity on it
What baseball team does Toni like? The New York Yankees
How did Toni find out Carley was a foster kid? Michael Eric started asking if Carley’s mom was home when Toni called Mrs. Murphy Carley’s mom. Then Daniel told Toni that Carley was a foster child.
Why did Mrs. MacAvoy Visit the Murphy’s? Carley called her because she overheard Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Murphy arguing over her.
How does Carley know that Toni has forgiven her? She sticks up for Carley against Rainer
What does Carley do to Jimmey Partin? She hangs him by his overall straps to a tree
Why does Toni like the Yankees? " It is one of the things that she and her dad talk about over emails, when he answers her"
What is another name for the song called What Is This Feeling? The loathing song
How did Carley get her clothes when she was little? Her mom would put her in one of the Salvation Army Drop Boxes and they would pick out good clothes for both of them
Why does Carley’s mom need rehab? Because Dennis beat her up so bad she had to learn how to walk again
What gifts does Mr. Murphy give Carley and Toni? A pink Yankees hat for Toni and a green Irish Boston Red Sox hat for Carley
How did Carley fully remember the night Dennis beat her? She was mad at her mom when she came back from visiting her. Mrs. MacAvoy told her what Carley’s mom had told her. Then she remembered
Who really was the friend Mrs. Murphy had that was a foster child? Ms. Murphy
What was Carley eating when sha arrived at her mom's room? Oreos
Why didn’t Carley’s mom tell her what happened that night Dennis beat them? She wanted the best for her. A family that can provide for her the way her mom couldn’t. Maybe it would make up for all the things her mom had done.
What is the new name of Carley's favrorite dish? Ms. Murphy's Famous Chicken Thingie
What is Toni's real name? Charity Byars
What inspired Toni to change her name? When Idina Menzel won the Tony Award for Eplhaba
What is Mr. Murphy's favorite baseball team? Red Sox
What does Michael Eric call Mrs. Murphy's yucky casserole? Cancer-role
"Whenever Carley calls Mrs. MacAvoy, what is Mrs. MacAvoy required to do?" Make a home visit
What organization is Mrs. MacAvoy from? Family Services
What does Carley tell Daniel is his one major setback in basketball? He is afraid
"According to Carley's coach, what percentages of success in basketball is desire, confidence and paying off the refs?" "40%-desire,40%-confidence,20% paying off refs"
What nickname does Carley call Daniel? Dan the Man
"After her fight with Toni, how many days has Carley had to eat lunch alone?" 8 days
What nickname does Toni have for Rainer? Rain Cloud
What is the name of the neighbor boy who bullies Michael Eric? Jimmy Partin
What did Carley do to Jimmy Partin for taunting her and the Murphy boys? Hung him from a tree limb by his overall straps
What is Toni's favorite baseball team and why? Yankees and it gives her a reason to email her dad everyday.
What does Carley call her bedroom at the Murphy's house? Fireman room
"On the Wicked CD, what is the song ""What is this Feeling?"" also known as?" loathing song
What did Rainer carry with him to school during third and fourth grade? dental floss
Where does Carley tell Toni that she and her mom used to shop for clothes? Salvation Army drop box
"When Carley goes to Daniel's basketball game, before the game what are four things she tells him to do?" 1. dribble low to the floor 2. Protect tha ball 3. Don't forget the arc on his shot 4. Take a shot if he has it
How many baskets does Daniel make at his game? Two
"On Carley's 57th night at the Murphy's, whose music does she wake up to playing and what was the song?" "Elvis Presley, ""Can't Help Falling in Love"""
How much money does Mrs. Murphy give Carley to buy her mother a Mother's Day card? $5.00
"When Carley and Toni go to the Hallmark store, what word is on the sign on the wall and what is the small word in the middle of it?" BELIEVE small word is LIE
"What word did Carley once tell her mother that spelled backwards is the first four letters of the word ""evolve""?" LOVE
What book did Carley read to the boys in the secret reading cave? The Giving Tree
Who are Carley and the boys safe from in the secret reading cave? Book Eaters
"When Mr. Murphy gives Toni and Carley ball caps, what color did each girl get?" Toni-pink Yankees and Carley- green Boston with cream colored shamrock on the rim
How many years was Mrs. Murphy in foster care? four years
What decoration did Michael Eric make for Carley's going away party? Giant sad face with huge blue tears
What kind of pies did Mrs. Murphy make for Carley's going away party? Apple
What does Carley call Mrs. Murphy's chicken casserole? Mrs. Murphy's Famous Chicken Thingie
What did Toni give Carley as her going away presents? Her embroidered New York jacket and a new Wicked CD
What does Carley give to Toni at her going away party? high top sneakers
What does Daniel give to Carley as a going away present? Celtics basketball
What is written on the paper that Michael Eric gives to Carley as she is leaving? C-R-L-Y in red crayon across the top and a drawing of Carley as Super High Tops Girl
What Disney character is on the mural in the hospital where Carley's mother is? The Little Mermaid
What type of pants is Julie Murphy wearing when she first meets Carley? plaid
What outfit is Michael Eric wearing when he first meets Carley? fireman
Which holiday is the mantel decorated for at the beginning of the story? St. Patrick's Day
"There are 13 steps to the top, and which one is the squeaker?" tenth
"What do the 6 big, clear marbles in the vase Carley broke look like?" they have dark blue swirls
What kind of juice does Mrs. Murphy buy for Carley when she first arrives? orange
What color is the Murphys' basketball? green
What does Michael Eric name his stuffed giraffe? Mr. Longneck
"From which job was Carley's stepfather, Dennis, fired?" an Elvis impersonator
What does Carley stuff in between the cushions at the restaurant booth? rolls
What is the title of Daniel's book that Carley reads? Samurai Shortstop
What is the name of Michael Eric's superhero? Super Poopy Man
What is the name of Carley's superhero? Super High Tops Girl
"What is ""simp"" short for?" simpleton
"When is Carley's birthday, and at what time was she born?" "April 1, 9:32 AM"
What prank did Mr. Murphy play on his wife on April Fool's Day? He put elastic around the hand sprayer on the sink
What assignment does Mr. Ruben give his students? A report on a person who changed the world for good.
Who is Carley's partner for the social studies assignment? Toni Byars
Which musical is Toni Byars' favorite? Wicked
Who is Elphaba? "A character in the musical, Wicked"
Who is the subject of Carley and Toni's social studies project? Stephen Schwartz
What does Carley get for Michael Eric before he leaves for the hospital? Mr. Longneck
Which favorite song is on the Little Mermaid CD Carley gets from the library? Kiss the Girl
What is the name of Mrs. Murphy's overdue book? Navigating the World of Adoption
What kind of sandwich do Carley and Toni eat at Toni's house? peanut butter and fluff
"Daniel wants to play basketball, but his father wants him to play which sport?" baseball
Where does the social studies class go on their field trip? Mystic Seaport
How much does Toni pay Carley for her bagged lunch for the field trip? $20
What is Toni Byars' real first name? Charity
Whick baseball team is Toni a fan of? New York Yankees
What flavor cupcake does Mrs. Murphy bake for Adam's class? yellow with chocolate frosting
What name does Toni call Rainer at lunch? Rain Cloud
Which neighbor calls Michael Eric a baby? Jimmy Partin
What does Mr. Murphy give to Toni and Carley at the end of the story? caps
Created by: jordansd
 

 



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