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The Canyon's Edge

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What does Nora's hoodie say? Pg.2 Get Out There
What color is Nora's hoodie? Pg.2 Pink
Where did Nora get the hoodie? Pg.2 Sunset Crater
Who WAS Nora's best friend? Pg.5 Danielle
Who is Nora's therapist? Pg.5 Mary
What does Nora do when to feel closer to her mom? Pg.7 Write poetry
What does Mary want Nora to do with her writing? Pg. 7 Rewrite her nightmare
What treatments does Nora's dad do to his injured leg? Pg. 8 Pills, Lotion, 3 Surgeries, and a Metal Rod
How big is the canyon according to Nora? Pg. 12 Medium, at best
How deep is the canyon? Pg.14 40 feet
What is Nora's greatest fear? Pg.17 Dying
What is the only birthday gift Nora gets? Pg.21 A heart-shaped stone
Why did Nora's dad find the canyon? Pg.21 He doesn't feel safe if there are people there.
In which restaurant did the shooting take place? Pg.22 Cafe Ardiente
What does Nora's dad hum? Pg.22 Across the Universe
What is Nora and her dad's favorite type of poetry? Pg.25 Haiku
Where does Nora put all of her poetry? Pg.25-26 In her notebook
What does Nora want to do that her dad doesn't want her to? Pg.26 Go to School
What are the last words Nora says to her dad before the canyon floods? Pg. 29 I hate you
What does Nora describe the sound of the water rushing as? Pg.30 A stampede or an earthquake
What are the last words Nora's dad says to her before the water starts rushing? Pg.40 I love you, I'm sorry, Hold on
What do Nora and her dad hold on to to prevent them from getting swept away? Pg.35 A crack in the canyon wall
For what meal did Nora's family go to Cafe Ardiente on Nora's birthday? Pg.59 Dinner
What does Mary say Nora and her dad are 'building'? A leaky wall made of anger, guilt, hate, etc.
What kind of snake does Nora meet when trying to find her dad? Pg.98 A Mojave snake
What disorder does Nora have? Pg.103 PTSD
Which fruit was Nora's mom's favorite? Pg.111 Watermelon
Nora divides her life into two parts. What are these two parts? Pg.113-115 Before and After [The Shooting]
What is one similarity between the cactus wren and the pack rat? Pg.129 They both use the cholla as protection (Pain as protection)
What does Nora find in an animal's home? Pg.130 Mesquite beans
In which desert is Nora in when this book takes place? Sonoran Desert
What does Nora cut her hair with? Pg.151-153 A sharp piece of shale
What type of fish does Danielle catch on their fishing trip? Pg.169 A Bluegill
What three things does Nora call the beast? Pg.100, Pg.171, Pg. Tormentor, Demon, Monster
What pierces Nora when trying to search for water? Pg.108 A Barrel cactus's spines
How long can a person go without water? Pg.188 3 days
What does Nora think she needs to get out of the canyon? Pg.190 The rope
What animal inspires Nora to regain her strength and get out of the canyon? Pg.196 A Monarch butterfly
How far does Nora climb without any safety equipment? Pg.205-206 40 feet
What does Nora use for protection against the sun? Pg.207 Mud
What does Nora find to quench her thirst? Pg.219 Prickly pear fruit
How long can a creosote bush live without water? Pg.236 2 years
Who was sitting in the booth next to Nora's family on the day of the shooting and what did she do? Pg.257 Sofia Moreno and her two kids. She tackled the shooter and sacrificed her life to save countless others.
What does Nora say her boundary is? Pg.273 A Canyon
At the end of the story, what does Nora consider her life split into? Pg.301 Before, After, and After After
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