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1. What causes the Tokyo Tattler to speculate that Princess Izumi is in trouble?

On the morning after the wedding, Princess Izumi was spotted getting onto the train to Kyoto. The Tattler says that this is where royals go when they are in disgrace and need to "repent" (1).

2. What are some of the drawbacks Izzy points out about her dog, Tamagotchi?

Tamagotchi is a very ugly and smelly dog. He also spends a lot of time sucking on his own toes.

3. Why does Izzy say that her neighbor's favorite t-shirt is a "lie" (6)?

Jones's favorite t-shirt reads "Love Sees No Color" (6). Izzy thinks that this is a lie because the boy she had a crush on in seventh grade told her that he was not interested in her because she is Asian.

4. Why is Izzy so eager to get to the library in Chapter 2?

Izzy and Noora have discovered an inscription in a book that they think might be from Izzy's unknown father. Noora has sent their "Asian Girl Gang" several text messages asking to meet in the library at lunch--and Izzy is hoping that this means that Noora has news about her father.

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