Vocab
Having a strong urge to do something repeatedly.
What is compulsive?
One of the two narrators who enjoys pulling pranks.
Who is John Conlan?
John and Lorraine first contact Mr. Pignati while doing this.
What is making prank phone calls?
Playing basketball after school is Marcus’s favorite ________; he does it for fun rather than as a job.
A. avocation
B. graft
C. patron
This social media app is known for short-form videos and its “For You” page.
What is TikTok?
To change or twist something so it is no longer accurate or true.
What is distort?
This character often worries about whether she and John are doing the right thing.
Who is Lorraine Jensen?
John and Lorraine go to Mr. Pignati's house to collect this.
What is a donation/money?
The advertisement used ________ messages designed to influence viewers without them consciously noticing.
A. incandescent B. subliminal C. antagonistic
What is B
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Statements that avoid the truth or are deliberately misleading.
What are prevarications?
Mr. Pignati tells John and Lorraine that this person is visiting California.
Who is Conchetta Pignati?
Mr. Pignati takes John and Lorraine to this place.
What is the zoo?
The light bulb became ________, glowing brightly as the wire inside heated up.
A. compulsive B. subliminal C. incandescent
What is C
This YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is famous for huge challenges, giveaways, and elaborate competitions.
Who is Mr. Beast?
Sympathy and concern for someone who is suffering or having difficulties.
What is compassion?
This is the nickname John has given his father.
What is Bore?
At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces the teenagers to this animal.
Who is Bobo the baboon?
The wealthy businesswoman was known for her ________, donating millions of dollars to schools and charities.
A. paranoia B. philanthropy C. graft
What is B
In Minecraft, players must defeat this creature to “beat” the game.
What is the Ender Dragon?
Hostile, unfriendly, or openly opposed to someone or something.
What is antagonistic?
This character is not to be trusted. He also referred to as The Marshmellow Kid.
Who is Norton?
By Chapter 6, the teenagers' relationship with Mr. Pignati has changed in this important way.
What is they have begun to genuinely care about/become friends with him?
The politician was accused of ________ after secretly accepting money in exchange for special favors.
A. graft B. avocation C. compassion
What is A
This U.S. state is the only one made up entirely of islands.
What is Hawaii?