Characters
What is the name of the two main characters from the novel?
Steven and Jeffery
Where does Jeffery need to go to see a specialist? (Name of the city)
Philadelphia
What instrument does Steven play?
The drums/percussion
Why does Steven shave off his hair?
To make Jeffery feel better.
Why are Stephen's drumsticks special?
They are signed by the drummer from Dave Matthews Band
How old are Steven and Jeffery? (Need both for a correct response)
13 and 5
Where did Steven have to go when he got the flu and why?
To his grandparents house so he wouldn't get Jeffery sick
What is the name of the band that the students from school play in? (Specific name)
The All-City Jazz Band
Why does Steven leave the concert at the end of the novel?
Jeffery has an emergency and Steven feels that family is more important and wants to be with Jeffery.
Why did someone besides Steven's mother need to take Jeffery to Philadelphia?
Because she was sick and couldn't take him.
Who is the character that told Miss Palma about Jeffery's condition? (First and Last name)
Renee Albert
Where does Steven get the candy hearts?
The school social worker's office
Name 3 of the songs/bands that are mentioned in the novel.
Dave Matthews band, Rush, Dizzy Gillespie, Beethoven, Thelonious Monk, Brian Setzer, Glenn Miller, Los Lobos, Gloria Estefan, Led Zepplin, The Beatles, Duke Ellington.
Why had Steven’s father been crying at the kitchen table?
His father is concerned/stressed about the families finances.
How does Steven's attitude toward Annette change from the beginning to the end of the novel?
Responses vary
Who is considered Steven's best friend in the novel?
Annette
Where is Juliard located?
New York
What did Steven use to make up with Renee?
A piece of gum
What is the significance of Matt Medic?
Responses Vary
What happened to Annette that made it so she couldn't play in the spring concert?
Fell down the stairs and broke her arm.
What is the name of the girl that Steven meets in Philadelphia at the hospital?
Samantha
At the very beginning of the novel, what event is happening?
The role that Steven was given by his grandfather when Jeffery was born.
The protector
What does the chapter "Fear, Gum, & Candy" represent? (Must hit all three areas)
Fear- Steven's fear of Jeffery dying. Gum- What Steven used to make up with Renee. Candy- What the social worker gives to Steven when he talks with her.
What are the two worst social situations in middle school?
Dodgeball and school dances