8th Grade
What does the word 'apex' mean? (6.13)
the top or highest part of something
What does 'reverence' mean? (6.18)
deep respect for someone or something
What does the word 'constituents' mean? (6.5)
any of the voters who elect a person to represent them
What does the word 'ventured' mean? (4.5)
dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant
What does the word 'projectile' mean? (5.4)
an object that is thrown or shot forward with force
When Cap has taken state tests, in what percentage did he always pass? (4.8)
He always tested in the top five percent.
Who does the teacher that breaks up the fight compare Cap to? (4.4)
Jerry Seinfield, a stand-up comic from the 1990s
What is Hugh's nickname for Darryl Pennyfield? (5.5)
Deadeye
Who was the only one that volunteered to tell what happened during the fight? (4.3)
Capricorn
What did the students do to make Cap's election campaign look real? (6.3)
They made posters promoting Capricorn's election.
What was Capricorn Anderson's reaction to the physical fight he witnessed? (4.1)
He was horrified. He had never seen a fight.
What does Hugh warn Capricorn about when they first meet? (5.3)
Hugh tells Capricorn to stay away from the popular kids (Lena and Zach).
Why was Capricorn Anderson sent to Mr. Kasigi's office? (4.6)
He was in the office for having a "smart mouth" concerning the fight he had witnessed.
What emotion does Cap feel pressing down on his chest when he is talking to his grandmother? (4.7)
He felt depressed, and scared.
How did Sophie Donnelly react to Capricorn Anderson living with them? (4.9)
Sophie thought her mother had brought home a freak. She was not happy about the situation.
What was the purpose of the suggestion box in the guidance office? (6.9)
for students to bring their concerns to the president's attention
What did Zach and Naomi do during the press briefings? (6.14)
Acted like reporters with notebooks. They asked Capricorn a bunch of questions.
What did Cap do when he found a dead bird? (6.16)
He wrapped the bird up (in a shroud) and performed a burial.
What did Cap say was his reason for not being qualified as president? (6.7)
Because he didn't know anyone's name.
How did Capricorn feel about the outside world compared to Garland? (4.10)
He felt the outside world was extremely strange and hard to understand.