Chap. 21
What was "unique" about grandma Sandrine's coffin? (this is Mom's mother who passed away) pg. 155
It was silver and very shiny, like a mirror.
Who does Alejandra say is outside the funeral home? pg. 163
News trucks
Who is Dessalines?
The cat
Why does Giselle say Grandma Regine is like a rebel? What does she give Giselle?
She gives Giselle several newspaper clippings of the accident, but Giselle is not supposed to be reading, as per her doctor's orders.
What do we learn about Aunt Leslie and Dr. Aidoo? pg. 221
Did the family argue at the funeral home, like they usually would when they were all together? pg. 160
No. Dad is not happy, but he doesn't say anything to his mother (grandma Regine)
What does Lois say to Giselle, that makes everyone gasp? pg. 169
She says "you look just like her" to Giselle.
After everyone has arrived home and has finished eating, who do they hear ringing the door bell?
The policewoman from the hospital and another male officer.
What is Giselle trying to find by looking at Isabelle's online contact list? pg. 208
Information for Gloria.
What do Aunt Leslie and Giselle learn from Principal Volcy? pg. 223
The police came to school and served them warrants for Gloria's school records. They want to make sure that what happened was actually an accident.
Does Giselle think Isabelle would've liked her coffin? What did it look like? pg. 159
Yes. It was a picture coffin that was pink, with giant hibiscus' painted all over it.
What did Isabelle and Ron Johnson do while jogging with there PE classmates, that made Isabelle fall for him?
Their PE class came across a beached whale. Ron knew exactly what kind of whale it was and instructed his teacher to call the wildlife center. Him and Isabelle stayed behind to watch the wildlife people haul the whale back into the sea.
When did the mom and dad decide to get married? pg. 194
The day after Dad came home from the war and went to dinner (2 hrs late) with mom.
What does Aunt Leslie say that she will be doing? pg. 212
Why did Giselle visit school? pg. 225
To visit a few classes and her friends.
Why do Giselle's parents choose to cremate Isabelle, instead of burying her? pg. 158-159
Parents were not supposed to witness their children being buried (or sinking into the ground). So Giselle's parents decided not to bury Isabelle.
How long does Giselle say she's been saying goodbye to Isabelle? pg. 174-175
Since the car crash when their hands were pried apart in the car.
Who joins Giselle in Isabelle's room and what do they talk about until they fall asleep? pg. 198-201
Her parents join her in Isabelle's bed and they talk about memories they had of Isabelle.
What does Aunt Leslie tell Giselle about her parents, that she did not already know? pg. 210-211
That her parents often try to separate, but in the end they don't. That her mother struggled with becoming a wife and mother so early. She was not able to pursue a career she wanted. Because her dad didn't make a lot of money being a lawyer, his parents bought them their house.
When she visits her art history class, what does Mr. Rhys change his lesson plan to? pg.225-226
How does everyone react to seeing Isabelle in her coffin, compared to Giselle? (mom, dad, Uncle Patrick, Aunt Leslie) pg. 160-161
Mom - screams out Isabelle's name
Dad - puts his arm around mom
Uncle Patrick - turns away after one glance
Aunt Leslie - sobs onto Uncle Patrick's chest
Giselle - steps closer to the coffin and begins to look at every detail of Isabelle and wonders what she would say.
Who performs at Isabelle's funeral? What do they play? pg. 166
Lois and other friends who used to play the flute with Isabelle. They play an excerpt from Isabelle's favorite pieces "Infernal Dance" from Stravinsky's The Firebird
Who is Gloria Carlton? What do the policemen tell Giselle about her? Why do you think the policeman are asking Giselle about her? pg. 182
She is a new student who enrolled in Giselle & Isabelle's school. She was the driver of the red minivan that hit their car in the accident. The policemen want to know if Giselle or Isabelle knew Gloria and if Gloria may have caused the accident on purpose.
What does Giselle say she felt when Isabelle died? pg. 216
She says that Officer Butler's badge explodes in her head, causing red and auburn stars to burst.
What happens to Giselle at the end of Chapter 25? pg. 226-228
The smartboard is hurting Giselle's eyes. She rushes out of the room, almost losing her balance. She thinks that she was rushing into her life (moving to quickly) to try to put more distance between the accident and herself. She is experiencing anger when she says she is jealous of Tina and Jean Michael being able to read and look at a screen. She sends Tina and Jean Michael away.