The Lemonade War

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 14 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. Chapter 1: How does Evan feel when he learns that Jessie will be in his class, and what clues in the chapter help you understand his feelings?
2. Chapter 2: Jessie is very smart, but she does not always understand people’s feelings. How does the author show both sides of Jessie in this chapter?
3. Chapter 3: Evan and Jessie both think they are right. What do you think each character wants most at this point in the story?
4. Chapter 4: The word profit means the money left after you pay for what you need to run a business. How does profit become important in the lemonade contest?
5. Chapter 5: Evan uses his people skills, while Jessie uses careful planning. Which skill seems more helpful for selling lemonade so far, and why?
6. Chapter 6: How does the lemonade war change the way Evan and Jessie treat each other? Use details from the chapter to explain your answer.
7. Chapter 7: What prediction can you make about the contest after Jessie and Evan try different ways to earn money? What makes you think that?
8. Chapter 8: Jessie wants things to be fair and organized. How does her idea of fairness affect her choices in this chapter?
9. Chapter 9: Choose one character besides Evan and Jessie. How does that character make the lemonade war better or worse?
10. Chapter 10: What lesson about competition is starting to appear in the story? Explain how the characters’ actions show that lesson.
11. Chapter 11: How do Evan’s feelings about school and Jessie affect the choices he makes during the lemonade war?
12. Chapter 12: If you were in Evan or Jessie’s place near the end of the contest, what would you do next? Explain your thinking.
13. Chapter 13: When the money goes missing, how does this problem test Evan and Jessie’s relationship?
14. Chapter 14: By the end of the book, how have Evan and Jessie changed? What do you think is the most important message of the story?

Example answers

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Chapter 2: Jessie is very smart, but she does not always understand people’s feelings. How does the author show both sides of Jessie in this chapter?

I think the author shows that Jessie is smart because she understands schoolwork and numbers really quickly. She can figure things out in a logical way that other kids might not notice. But she does not always understand why Evan is upset, and that makes her seem confused about feelings. This helps me see that being smart in school is not the same as knowing how to handle every social situation.

Chapter 8: Jessie wants things to be fair and organized. How does her idea of fairness affect her choices in this chapter?

Jessie’s idea of fairness makes her want clear rules and a plan. She thinks if everyone follows the rules, then the contest will make sense. I think this affects her choices because she focuses on what is allowed instead of thinking about how Evan might feel. Her organized thinking helps her sell lemonade, but it can also make the fight with Evan worse.

Chapter 13: When the money goes missing, how does this problem test Evan and Jessie’s relationship?

When the money goes missing, Evan and Jessie have to decide if they can trust each other. The problem makes their lemonade war feel much more serious than just a game. I think it tests their relationship because they have been angry and competitive, but now they need to work together. It shows that their bond as brother and sister is more important than winning.