Feelings
How does Patina respond to her second place finish?
The text describes her feeling angry and wanting to lash out - the urge to kick something is mentioned. She also withdraws and becomes silent for the rest of the track meet. This reaction shows that Patina is very competitive and likely used to winning. Second place feels like a significant loss to her.
How does Patina feel about the girls at her school?
Overall, Patina feels a deep sense of separation from the girls at her school. Their differences in background, values, and priorities create a social barrier that makes Patina feel like she doesn't belong. She calls them hair flippers.
What is Maddy's nickname?
Waffle!
Momly always listens to ______ on the radio?
People talking.
Patina is surprised that who comes to her track meet?
Ma and Cotton
How does Patina view Maddy?
Patty's feelings for Maddy are driven by love and a strong sense of family
Patina is surprised that Sunny noticed her
FLO JO NAILS!
What is the source of Patina's mom's health problem?
The source of Patina's mom's health problem in Patina by Jason Reynolds is diabetes.
What is unique about Becca's house?
the unique aspect of Becca's house is that it has glow-in-the-dark constellations painted on the walls.
"Those two are always bragging about something"- which two characters are being referred to in this passage?
Ghost and Lu
Why is Patina's father not in her life?
Patina's father is not in her life because he passed away. The book, Patina by Jason Reynolds, tells us that Patina's father died six years before the events of the story. This event had a significant impact on Patina, shaping her sense of responsibility and her protectiveness towards her younger sister.
Coach said it!
Patina's mother reminds her she doesn't make no
She doesn't make no junk!
What do Patina and Momly have in common?
They both used to get picked on while going to Chester Academy?
How does Coach Whit lay the ground work for the relay team? What does she have them to do?
She teaches them about working together by making them do the waltz
How does Patina feel about school?
Patina feels very out of place and disconnected from school in Patina by Jason Reynolds. Here's a breakdown of her feelings:
Overall, Patina views school with a negative mix of isolation, resentment, and dislike. It represents a forced change that disrupts her life and makes her feel like an outsider.
Who are the defenders'?
the Defenders refer to the middle school track team that Patty joins. The team is aiming to qualify for the Junior Olympics.
Which teammate acts as the peace maker?
Brit Brat
What is Patina surprised to learn about momly?
She was surprised to learn that Momly went to Chester Academy and that momly's mom was a custodian (janitor) there.
Who is Patina researching for the group project?
FRIDA
Describe Momly and Patina's mother relationship.
They get along fine and get along fine for the kids as well, and Patina has a good relationship with the both of them.
What does Momly do for a living?
She is a nurse/ care giver.
Patina gets into an argument with this character at practice one day and they end up having to hold a baton together to "get over it"
Krystal
After spending time at Becca's house with Becca, Taylor, and TeeTee, how would Patina describe the girls?
Becca is authentic, Taylor and TeeTee are fake.
Maddy is obsessed with __________.
Proving/ showing people how strong she is.