Gang of Five
What happens at the end of the book with Joe?
He learns that Colin likes him as well, so they decide to become a couple.
Taking into account Bobby convincing the principal about a third party and giving the speech, could you say his confidence level was boosted?
Yes, because he is starting to find a voice of his own, and is capable of taking matters into hand now.
At some point in this week's reading, we notice that a kid who shut Joe up did not call him a name. Who was this kid? (Hint: You can find it on page 229)
This kid's name is Roger Elliott.
What does Bobby say Ms. Wyman is going to do when she gets furious?
He always says she will rip their livers out and eat them.
Who are Bobby's two crushes?
It is Kelsey and Pam.
Does the no-name party win the election? Who actually wins the election.
No, they do not win the election. Brittney wins the election.
What did No-Name Day evolve into?
No-Name Day became No-Name Week.
Bobby usually swears on a certain food. What is it?
He always swears on a stack of pancakes.
Who asks Addie to go to the dance with him?
DuShawn asks Addie out for the dance. They even end up dating for the rest of the year.
What do the gang of five do after school on the same day Bobby gave the speech?
They all meet up at Addie's house for dinner, then celebrate with ice cream.
What is the No-Name party's slogan?
Sticks and stones may break our bones but names will break our spirit.
What is Bobby's wake-up routine?
He wakes up very late, picks up a comic right next to his bed, and starts reading. When his stomach starts growling, he asks it if it is hungry, and if there is a growl in response, he gets up for breakfast.
Who does Bobby call at some point, and under what excuse? Do you think it went well?
He calls Kelsey pretending he needs help with his art project. Everything goes relatively well, yet things are extremely awkward.
What does Bobby dad do when they meet up after the speech?
He congratulates him in a meaningful way. He also states that Bobby's mother would be proud of him.
I just want an opinion for this, even though it might not be jeopardy. Do you think Bobby's walk with Mr. Kellerman motivated him to pursue trying to stop name-calling?
I certainly think so, even though it hasn't been said in the book. I think that the fact Mr. Kellerman shared his experience on bullying and how it affects a person motivated him to pursue the third party because Bobby surely doesn't want anyone to go through what Mr. Kellerman has gone through.
Do Addie's parents have a dietary restriction? (Out of choice, meaning they chose to eat this type of food)
Yes, they are vegetarians. They are also apparently excellent cooks.
Who convinced Bobby to give the speech for the election? Did this act strengthened Bobby's confidence?
Addie convinced Bobby to read the speech. Yes, he was much more confident as he was able to perform brilliantly and the election.
Does Ms. Wyman's behavior towards Bobby improve after the speech or not?
Yes, it does. This may be due to the fact that she sees Bobby finally getting closer to his full potential, which might make her happy.
What effects did name-calling have on Mr. Kellerman in his youth? (Page 232)
He says that he believed every name he was called when he was younger, and that he might have been braver if he hadn't been called sissy so many times.
Does Bobby's dad agree to chaperone the dance?
Yes, he does volunteer to be a chaperone at the dance.