Characters
Who is the main character of this story?
Steven
What signpost is this:
When you are reading and notice a word, phrase, object, or situation over and over.
Again and Again
Which signpost is this:
Mulan asks herself, "When will my reflection show who I am inside?"
Tough Questions
Who said:
"OK, if I don't eat those, Jeffrey will get better" and "If I never hit Jeffrey again, he'll get better".
Steven
What instrument does Steven play?
drums
Who is diagnosed with leukemia?
Jeffrey
Which signpost is this:
When the author interrupts the action to flashback to the past and tell you a memory.
Memory Moment
Which signpost is this:
When Steven thinks back to the time when Jeffrey used his special drumsticks to mix up his "dangerous pie".
Memory Moment
Who said:
"Can you make me some moatmeal?"
Jeffrey
What was the accident that lead to the Alper family finding out that Jeffrey had leukemia?
Jeffrey fell off a stool and got a bloody nose that wouldn't stop.
Who is the middle school girl on whom Steven has a crush?
Renee Albert
What is this signpost:
When an older and wiser character takes the main character aside and gives serious advice.
Which signpost is this:
When Steven loses himself by playing the drums every time he feels upset or frustrated by what is happening to his brother.
Again and Again
Who said:
"Look, ummm, I want to thank you for coming down to support Jeffrey. Maybe I haven't been saying it, but I'm really very proud of you. You're turning into a good man."
Steven's dad
What candy did Steven ration throughout his day after his brother's accident?
orange Tic Tacs
Who is the school counselor with the candy hearts in her office?
Mrs. Galley
Which signpost is this:
When a character is struck by a realization that shifts his actions or his understanding of himself or the world around him.
Aha Moment
Which signpost is this:
When Steven realizes that his dad was being particularly quiet while his mom and brother were away and not telling him about his nightly phone calls with his mom to protect him from all of the scary updates and bad news.
Aha Moment
Who said:
"I think we make a GREAT team!" before kissing Steven on the cheek?
Annette
What did Sam give back to Steven when she died?
His drumsticks
Who is the girl Steven meets in the hospital who also has leukemia and tells Steven to stay with his brother "no matter what"?
Sam
Which signpost is this:
When a character goes against what he or she has said or done before or they do or say something unexpected.
Contrast and Contradiction
Which signpost is this:
When Mrs. Galley suggests to Steven that he stop thinking about the things he can’t change and instead focus on what he can change.
Words of the Wiser
Who said:
"But you DO make your family feel better. I know Jeffrey must appreciate all of the playtime you spend with him, and I could tell when I talked to your mother that she was very proud of how responsible you have been. Sending away your math tutor - take took real courage."
Mrs. Galley
What type of song was Steven going to perform as a solo at the spring concert?
a conga