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Illustrated by: Michael Rex Floating Home pages 344 - 361 By: David Getz Illustrated by: Michael Rex

1. What did Mrs. Selinsky mean when she told the students to look at their homes in a new way? Do you think she expected the students to do what Maxine did?

2. What kind of person is Maxine? What parts of the story support your ideas?

3. Could this story really happen? Use details to support your answer.

4. List three main plot events in Floating Home.

5. Is Maxine writing a letter home an important plot event?

Make sure you answered ALL the questions!