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CHRIS:
“Chris, I need help choosing a photo for the tween competition at the gallery,” she tells me. “I’ve shown them to a few people, but I could use another opinion.” (Baja 44).

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Chris:
"Whatever you choose will be perfect." (Bajaj 46). This quote reveals that Chris and Karina are finally becoming friends again and instead of ignoring each other they're actually interacting with people. They are also finding things that they have in common and are bonding with each other.

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Chris wonders, "Who knew she’d be fascinated by the weird stuff I like?" (Bajaj 45). This quote reveals Chris' feelings about Karina are changing. They were strangers, but now they are finding so much in common.

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Chris wonders, "I cant' believe that Karina knows about tardigrade."(Bajaj45). This shows that Karina and Chris share common interests.

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I can’t believe Karina knows about tardigrades too

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In this quote it show that Chris is surprised that Chris has common interests  "I can’t believe Karina knows about tardigrades too" (Bajaj 47). he is very surprised that Karina has similar interests as himself.

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“You would have to be a tardigrade or something to live there.”
I can’t believe Karina knows about tardigrades too. “Yeah, those creatures can live anywhere—hot or cold. They’re so amazing,” I say.

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“You would have to be a tardigrade or something to live there.”

I can’t believe Karina knows about tardigrades too. “Yeah, those creatures can live anywhere—hot or cold. They’re so amazing,” I say.

Bajaj

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Karina: Thoughts

Karina thinks of all the good things in life. For example, Karina says "That's how good of a friend she is" (Bajaj 40). This quote shows she doesn't think the bad sides of people that are nice to her.

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"Karina wants my opinion? On her photographs? Has the Earth stopped spinning on its axis?" (Bajaj 45). This shows how Chris thinks that Karina would never ask him for his opinion on anything.

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When Karina says, “ 'You would have to be a tardigrade or something to live there' ”, Chris wonders, "Who knew she’d be fascinated by the weird stuff I like" (Bajaj 47)? This shows that Karina and Chris are getting to know each other again and are starting to become friends again.

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Chris says "And this is amazing too, I think. Karina and I bonding over microscopic animals that can live in extreme conditions. Who knew she’d be fascinated by the weird stuff I like?" (Baja 51) Chris is amazed, and happy that him and Karina have some comin interest

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He wonders "but its another regular button down shirt until I saw that it was Karina's grand father"
Baja

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Chris: Effects

Chris has different effects on other character briefly. For example, when Chris says "But Karina's cool about it" (Bajaj 44). This quote shows that Chris effected Karina because she used to not like him, but now she likes him.

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chris was surprised when karina asked him for help

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chris was surprised when karina asked him for help

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“Papa and Chris are friends”I say “ We’re not-probably because when he comes over I hide in my room” said Karina(Bajaj 41)

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chris and karina are getting closer little by little 

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chris and karina are getting closer little by little 

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“Papa and Chris are friends,” I say. “We’re not—probably because when he comes over, I hide out in my room.” (Baja 40)

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“We’ve grown, and I think he has too,” I say. “It’s good to give people second chances, right?”

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“We’ve grown, and I think he has too,” I say. “It’s good to give people second chances, right?”

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In this quote it show the Karna has a very good relationship with her friend "That’s how good a friend she is. She knows I search out the breadsticks" (Bajaj 40).

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Mr. Chopra can make people like him even if they barely even know each other. This shows that they are both bonded with each other.

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Karina: effects

She effects the characters because Chris changes the relationship of him and Karina. For example, "But Karina's cool about it" (Bajaj 44). This quote shows that Chris and Karina don't hate each other anymore, and are getting along.

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Karina talks about how she's scared / worried for her grandfather

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Karina:
"Our lives are braided together like strands of hair." (Bajaj 42). This quote shows that Karina has a great friendship with Ashley and they are best friends.

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she though t that there
going to make her grandfather feel bad

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“Starting middle school feels like ancient history. 'We’ve grown, and I think he has too,' I say. It’s good to give people second chances, right? (Baja 44) Because Karina is giving him a second chance, they might end up getting closer.

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"I noticed that each leaf on the tree was a perfect green heart." (Bajaj 42). This shows how detailed and pretty Ashley's drawing to Karina was.

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Karina says "Papa and Chris are friends"(Baja 40) I think this is a good thing because Chris and Papa are bonding and this could maybe lead to Chris and Karina becoming friends

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CHRIS

“Ew!” Karina says. “Those old uniform shorts were as short as Daisy Dukes.”

“They are short shorts for sure,” I say, and we all crack up—and we agree the longer shorts look way better.

They are laughing with each other instead of just looking at each other and not saying anything. As you can see they are having fun with eachother.

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“All of a sudden, like magic I understand how fractions, ratios and precentages relate”( Bajaj 43)

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“No, I guess we have moved past the cootie stage,” I say. “And that stuff on the bus happened a while ago.”

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“No, I guess we have moved past the cootie stage,” I say. “And that stuff on the bus happened a while ago.”

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When is talking about the bus incident in 6th grade she says  “ 'And that stuff on the bus happened a while ago' ” (Bajaj 41). This could mean that Karina is getting over this and is starting to forgive Chris for making fun of him. This could mean they could form a good friendship again.

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Karina speech
“Yes,” I tell her. “He’s over here all the time.” Katrina taking to her friend about how Chris is over all the time.

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Now I tell Ashley about how weird it is to see so much of Chris. “It’s like I can’t get away from him,” I say. “Are you going to become friends or something?” Ashley’s eyes are as wide as quarters. “Papa and Chris are friends,” I say. “We’re not—probably because when he comes over, I hide out in my room.” (Bajaj 42)

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Now I tell Ashley about how weird it is to see so much of Chris. “It’s like I can’t get away from him,” I say. “Are you going to become friends or something?” Ashley’s eyes are as wide as quarters. “Papa and Chris are friends,” I say. “We’re not—probably because when he comes over, I hide out in my room.” (Bajaj 42)

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Karina is unwilling to interact with Chris at this point because she's still uncomfortable because he used to be part of the hyenas who were mean to her. She hides in her room because of this discomfort.

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It effect her because she worried so much about her grandfather she might fall behind in her work.

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Chris actions make Karina so worried that she scared for her grandfather.

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Chris: Thoughts

Chris has positive thoughts about the people he likes. For example, Chris says to himself "Mr. C. is a genus" (Bajaj 43). This quote shows that Chris likes to hang out with Karina's grandfather.

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It looks like chris doesnt know that he should leave the pack of hynessus.

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Karina: Everyday since the then, he smiles at me. It's a hesitant smile.

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Karina: Everyday since the then, he smiles at me. It's a hesitant smile.

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Before I go, Karina surprises me by asking for a favor. “Chris, I need help choosing a photo for the tween competition at the gallery,” she tells me. “I’ve shown them to a few people, but I could use another opinion.”

Karina wants my opinion? On her photographs? Has the Earth stopped spinning on its axis?
(Bajaj 45)

Karina is warming up to Chris and Chris is surprised.  So surprised that he wonders if "the earth has stopped spinning on its axis."  He must have thought that Karina really didn't like him, so this is a change in their relationship.

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Chris Actions
"I walk home bouncing my basketball, thinking that it’s nice to have neighbors you can talk to about everything from sports stars to the actual stars." Chris dribbles his basketball and is grateful.

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Karina Actions
“Papa and Chris are friends,” I say. “We’re not—probably because when he comes over, I hide out in my room.” She is liening to her friend.

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karina thoughts

"That’s how good a friend she is. She knows I search out the breadsticks. Ashley likes the rye chips. We are perfect for each other." we can see that she is good friends with this person and they know each other.

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Chris thoughts
"MR. C IS a genius at teaching math. Somehow when he teaches me fractions, they all make sense." This shows Chris likes Mr C and he is learning a lot.

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Chris effects
"MR. C IS a genius at teaching math. Somehow when he teaches me fractions, they all make sense." Chris is effected by Mr. C, he understands math better.

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Karina Effects
"Now Ashley says, “I’m done. Your hair looks gorgeous.”

She holds a mirror behind me so I can look at the braid.

It is amazing—just like my friendship with Ashley. Our lives are braided together like strands of hair." the two friends affect each other in a positive way.