Q 01/05

In Tangerine, what really damaged Paul Fisher's eyesight years before his family moved to Florida?

A) A firecracker blast

B) Spilled drain cleaner

C) White spray paint

D) A pellet gun

Answer · why

C) White spray paint

White spray paint was forced into Paul's eyes by a friend of his brother Erik while Erik held him down. Their parents hid the truth for years so Paul ...

Q 02/05

In Tangerine, what disaster destroys a field of portable classrooms at Lake Windsor Middle School?

A) A sinkhole

B) A flash flood

C) A mudslide

D) A tornado

Answer · why

A) A sinkhole

A sinkhole opens beneath the walkways and the portables slide in, yet every student is pulled out safely. The disaster lets Paul transfer to Tangerine...

Q 03/05

In Tangerine, what weapon does Erik Fisher's friend use to strike Luis Cruz from behind?

A) A tire iron

B) A blackjack

C) A lead pipe

D) A football helmet

Answer · why

B) A blackjack

A blackjack is a short, blunt club, and Luis walks away from the blow only to collapse in the family grove days later. Paul watches the whole attack f...

Q 04/05

In Tangerine, what does Paul Fisher's family claim he stared at for too long, ruining his eyesight?

A) A welder's torch

B) A camera flash

C) A lightning bolt

D) A solar eclipse

Answer · why

D) A solar eclipse

A solar eclipse is the cover story his brother Erik spread, and it earned Paul a cruel nickname at the bus stop. Paul repeats it for years even though...

Q 05/05

In Tangerine, what does Luis Cruz call the new variety of fruit he is developing?

A) Amber Sunrise

B) Golden Dawn

C) Honey Blaze

D) Citrus Crown

Answer · why

B) Golden Dawn

Golden Dawn is the tangerine Luis has bred himself, and he proudly tours Paul and his classmates through the groves to show it off.