No More Vacation
What gift did Jeffrey bring to Steven?
A box of orange Tic Tacs
Who walked in to the dance in sweats?
Mom
Who is Matt Medic?
Jeffrey's favorite rescue hero.
True or False, Steven's teacher was the first to speak to Steven at school?
False, it was Annette.
How did Steven describe his grandparents house?
Primitive, no DVD, no computer, etc.
Who returned home on a Saturday morning after being in Philly?
Mom and Jeffrey
True or False, did Steven and Jeffrey provide commentary when people visited?
True
What was the emergency that occurred during the dance?
Jeffrey had a fever.
Who is Mrs.Galley?
Steven's school counselor.
Don't die, he mentions Matt Medic, sorry you're so sick, and strong no-flu thoughts.
Name at least two things mentioned about leukemia...
ALL-acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood wasn't clotting, deformed cells, 100% fatal if not treated, and Jeffrey's odds were 50%.
When Steven is sorting through outfits, what event is he getting ready for?
The 8th Grade Dance.
True or False, Steven kissed a girl at the dance?
False
How did Mrs.Galley use the candy hearts when talking with Steven?
You talk, you eat.
True or False, Steven had fifteen new messages when he checked his email?
False, he had seventeen.
What did Steven think his mother would come back and say about the cancer/leukemia?
That is was a mistake.
At the end of the chapter, what does Steven say?
Don't take Jeffy. Please, Lord. Take me.
What is the EMLA?
The cream that they used to numb Jeffrey's skin.
Who did Steven think told the others about Jeffrey's condition? Who actually told everyone about Jeffrey?
Miss Palma and Annette
Renee
Steven said, I also saw something shocking---right in front of me... What was he talking about?
His father was crying.
True or False, in this particular chapter, Steven enjoyed being hugged by his mother?
True
What are the two D's of Steven's middle school nightmares?
Dances and Dodge ball
Describe the father in this chapter...
Business like or totally neutral, worn down, or stubbly.
Describe the meeting that Steven had at school...
It occurred while all kids were in the gym, all subject teachers met together, discussed Steven's drastic change in habits and attitude.
Finish this sentence...Somewhere in there was a very strange Christmas,