Fear,Gum,Candy
WHat happens to Anette at the end of the chapter?
She falls down the stairs.
What did Steven decide to do to help his parents?
Steven was trying to help his parents financially so he decided to give up his drum lessons.
There is a new kid in Jeffery’s class what does he tell Jeffery?
He tells Jeffery he is bald, which makes Jeffrey extremely sad.
What was the announcement that Mr.Watras gave to the band members and why was it a problem?
They all have to do community service hours, which means a lot of them will have to quit the band.
The tree was swaying like it was doing the Hula Dance
A Simile
How did Renee and Steven make up?
Steven offers her a piece of gum then talked about the reason he turned her away, allowing them to make amends.
What does Mr. Stoll do that is very surprising to steven?
Mr.Stoll offers to give Steven drum lessons for free since he is his best student.
Why didn't Jeffrey tell his family that the boy said he was bald?
Jeffrey didn't want his family to find out he was bald.
What was the idea that Annette and Renee came up with?
Renee and Annette came up with the idea to do a benefit concert for Jeffery and Steven’s family, which will also count as community service hours for all of the band members.
The bus screeched to a stop, people hitting their faces on the seats.
Personfication
what was the piece of advice that Mrs.Galley gives Steven?
She told him to focus on things he can change, instead of focusing on things he can’t.
Annette arrives for the band lesson. What is different about her and what does it prevent her from doing?
Annette’s arm was broken. So now she can't rehearse and play in the All-City Concert
What examples does Steven give to prove the universe is unfair?
Annette falls down the stairs and breaks her arm so now she can't be in the concert, His brother getting leukemia, Jeffrey getting told he is bald.
What happens when Steven brings up the benefit concert idea to his family?
His dad tells Jeffery to go to the family room, and then they all began having a discussion (which is what his mom calls an argument) then his mom gets sick and throws up which then becomes a problem because Steven and his dad have to take Jeffery to the hospital.
The noodles were logs in the soup, floating unknowingly.
A metaphor
What did Annette do that put him at his “female logic overload” point?
After talking to Renee, he found her glaring at him and wondered how long she was going to be angry.
What happens that day that makes Steven feel good?
During rehearsal, things had gone very well, and he describes himself being “on fire”.
What did Steven do to help Jeffrey feel less alone and embarrassed?
He shaved his head so Jeffrey wouldn’t be bald alone.
What was the strange thing Steven notices during band practice?
Annette and Renne were talking, writing things down; making lists, charts, and graphs, they had a calculator, Renee has a compass or a protractor.
The blazing summer sun was warm and the pleasant smell of flowers allowed me to breathe.
Imagery
Describe Stevens dream
He started having a dream about playing with Jeffery and when every time a snowball was thrown and hit Jeffery a little piece of him would turn black (which resembled bruises from the day before) until he faded into the ground. His parents would tell him he is the only child now.
What can is something of Anettes that you can not shatter?
Her spirit
What was the family's reaction to Steven being bald?
His dad just really wanted to see it so he told him to take his cap off. Jeffery was very excited and happy, but a little puzzled at first.
What was the crazy thing that happened on the way home from practice?
The bus driver talked to Anette and Steven about Jeffrey and told him she felt bad for him.
During a thunderstorm, What a beautiful day!
Irony