Names
What is Gibby’s real name?
Elizabeth Gibson
What kind of canned goods does Michael steal in the opening scene?
Peaches
What year is Ridge from?
2199
Name something from the future that Ridge talks about.
HUCK (Health Ukash-Chekole Kit), styrofoam and plastic don’t exist, and you can get an upgrade
Before you go to sleep at night, ask yourself: was I the best person I could have been today? If the answer is no, do better tomorrow.
Mr Mosley
Name one musical group mentioned in the book?
NSYNC, Neil Diamond, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, and Hootie and the Blowfish, Rage Against the Machine,
What was the name of Gibby’s car?
Eloise
What happens to the sum book in the end?
Michael drops it in a puddle.
Explain what some of the possible consequences are of Ridge getting sick in 1999.
He doesn’t have immunity to any diseases in 1999 and could get super sick and also he could bring back a disease from 1999 to 2199 and get everyone in the future sick.
The past is the past. The future is the future. But this, right now? This is the first state, the most important one, the one in which everything matters.”
Ridge
In what state does the novel take place?
Delaware
What is the name of the apartment building complex where Michael lives?
Fox Run apartments
Why was Michael’s mom fired from her job as assistant manager of the Super Saver Grocery store?
She stayed home with Michael when he was sick.
What information did Ridge give Gibby and Michael about the future to convince them he came from the future.
He told them that an earthquake would occur in Turkey.
“Every breath we take we are contributing to history.”
Ridge
Darius and Elijah have another brother. What’s his name?
Jamar
What are the two animals in Michael and Paige’s environmental organization’s logo?
Tiger and an otter
What memento did Michael ultimately take to remember Mr Mosley by?
A wallet
Describe one potential consequence of time travel mentioned in the novel.
If you travel back in time you might alter the what was meant to happen thereby making the future change.
“I took every breath.”
Michael’s mom
What was the name of the author who wrote the mystery book that Gibby gave to Mr. Mosley?
Christopher Pike
What does STM stand for.
Spatial Teleportation Module
What type of sandwich do Michael and Mr. Mosley typically eat for lunch?
Bologna
Why is Michael worried about Y2K?
Because no one knew exactly what was going to happen when it turn to the year 2000. Computers would crash, banks might fail, etc.
“Everyone makes mistakes…it doesn’t mean you deserve only bad things.
Michael