Chapters 1-4
Chapters 5-8
Chapters 9-12
Chapters 13-17
Vocabulary
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What is Todd's social position in the school hierarchy?
He is cool, and at the top of the hierarchy. He is the QB and hooks up with whatever girl he wants to.
100
What does Rick's mom do for a living?
She is a real estate agent
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How does Rick feel about being friends with Jake?
He likes is, and it makes him feel famous.
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At the party, why does Rick say, "it wasn't fun anymore, not even crazy fun?"
There was to much alcohol
100
what does gullible mean?
easily duped or cheated
200
In chapter 1, do you really think Todd is Dipsy's friend? Why?
If yes, prove your position. If no, prove your position.
200
Why wasn't Jake in any of Rick's classes?
He takes honors classes
200
What happened when Jake and Didi were at the party, in chapter 9?
Jake wanted to leave and Didi didn't.
200
How did Jake react when the house started to burn?
Calm
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What does paternalistic mean?
like a father, in a fatherly manner
300
What does Mrs. Appleford call Jake? Is there a hint here?
Rich and Phony
300
In chapter 8, What changes regarding Todd's status is Rick expecting to see in school?
Him to be dumped by Didi and have the single status.
300
Who goes crazy in the locker room before the game, and what does he do? Why is he upset?
Nelson, he beats up Todd. He is upset Because Melissa is cheating.
300
Describe Dipsy relationship with the football players?
ex) They make fun of Dipsy, but he gets invited to all the parties.
300
What does strewn mean?
to spread by scattering
400
What does Todd do to Melissa when she tries to hold onto him? What does this reveal?
He pushes her and she falls. This reveals that he doesn't care about anyone.
400
Give an example of Man vs. Man
Mr. Devine decides if it is correct
400
What did Todd learn about Jake from the McKinley guys?
That jake is a phony.
400
Describe Jennifer's view on why Didi is the way she is with jake?
ex) She can be herself around him.
400
what does tormentor mean?
one who causes severe suffering of the mind or body
500
In chapter 4, what question does jennifer ask about jake?
How can jake afford everything
500
Though out the book there is a theme of deception. Give an example from the book.
Ex) When Jake is scrambling to hide the papers he is writing for college students for money to throw his parties.
500
Give at least (1) character trait for these people: Jake, Rick, Jennifer, Melissa, Todd, Nelson, and Dipsy.
Rick: Back up QB and kicker Jake:Fake, parties, smart Jennifer: Likes Rick Todd: cheater, liar Melissa: Secretly has a thing with Todd Nelson: Likes to fight Dipsy: Guy everyone picks on
500
Who hit Nelson on the head with the bottle at the party? Also, who took the blame?
Didi hit Nelson on the head. Jake took the blame.
500
What does denizen mean?
inhabitant, one who goes to a place often
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