People on the Tapes
Who was the last person Hannah mentions on the tapes and why?
Mr. Porter - Talking with her guidance counselor was her last attempt to address her issues. Hannah feels like he did not do enough to help her get through her feelings about the situation with Bryce.
Which character(s) fits the following thematic statement:
Life is short, so do not be afraid to take risks.
Clay Jenson
Who did Clay send the tapes to after he finished listening to them?
Jenny Kurtz
Name one reason Hannah's parents were unaware of her "cries for help" when she was considering suicide?
They were worried about losing their business due to the strip center that was being built by their store.
"After the second week of class, we sat on those library steps and read some of our own poems to each other. Poems we'd written at different points in our lives".
Who is Hannah referring to? (First and Last name).
Ryan Schaffer
"At school the next day, when everyone replayed the events of what happened the previous night, that's when I found out who had been called. And it wasn't to report a fallen sign"- Who is Hannah referencing in this quote?
Jenny Kurtz
Which of the following motifs best describes the relationship between Jessica and Hannah?
People will always show their true colors when there are disagreements.
People should peacefully work out their problems in order to find a resolution.
People will always show their true colors when there are disagreements.
Where did Clay get a job so that he could work with Hannah? (Should be the exact name of the place of employment).
The Crestmont.
Where did Hannah always go for a chocolate bar?
Blue Spot Liquor
"And that's all it took for you to let him open the door. Pathetic"
Who is Hannah talking to and what was the excuse that Bryce gave to come into the room?
She is talking to Justin. Bryce told Justin that he was working the night shift and had to leave in a few minutes; that was all the time he needed with her.
Who manipulates people at school to earn a positive reputation among her peers? (hint: Hannah gets frustrated with this person because she acts like a friend, but then uses others to gain popularity and favor)
Jessica
What is one motif that is seen throughout the novel? Provide one example to support your answer.
(You cannot use any of the motifs previously mentioned in this section)
Teacher discretion
Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Clay?
Extrovert
Introvert
Educated
Respectful
Extrovert
Who did Hannah go to to try one last time for someone to help her before she committed suicide?
Mr. Porter
"I need everything to stop. People. Life"
Who is Hannah talking to?
Mr. Porter
Which of the following best describes Hannah's tone at the very end of the novel when she thanks her listeners?
Sarcastic Grateful
Peaceful Angry
Peaceful
Provide one example from the novel that supports the motif of "repercussions" in the novel.
Teacher discretion.
Why did Clay choose not to throw the rock through Tyler's window?
Because they all did something to deserve to be mentioned on the tapes, so he does not think that Tyler should be the only one who suffers consequences.
Who did Hannah allow to touch her in the hot tub and why?
Bryce Walker- she decided that she needed to do something so that she would not change her mind about committing suicide.
The meeting between Courtney and Hannah at the hot tub is ironic because...(Asher 260).
Teacher discretion
What are the two rumors that are spread about how Hannah died?
Took pills and passed out in the bathtub which led to her drowning
Took pills and died in her bed while the bathtub was filling up with water.
Which thematic statement best describes Hannah's feelings when she found herself in vulnerable situations?
People should run from their problems in order to avoid further scrutiny from their peers.
Even when people feel powerless in their situation, they should make the best of it and persevere.
Working hard to maintain a positive reputation will always yield good results in the end.
People should run from their problems in order to avoid further scrutiny from their peers.
He decides to take his experiences listening to Hannah's tapes and reach out to Skye despite his lack of confidence and insecurities.
Throughout the novel, the listener hears Hannah express her expectations for specific situations and things often do not turn out as she thinks they would. Name an example where Hannah's reality was different from her expectations?
Teacher discretion.
"A flood of emotion rushes into me. Pain and Sadness and pity. But more surprising of all, hope" (Asher 288).
Who says this? What does this quote mean for this persons future?
Clay Jenson - He will allow his experiences with Hannah to help him improve relationships with others.