Chapter 4
What is Mia’s initial reaction to seeing Dr. Randolph?
B
Why does Mia become more curious about synesthesia after meeting Dr. Randolph?
C
What makes Mia feel embarrassed in her art class?
B
Why does Mia decide to finally tell her parents about her synesthesia?
because she’s starting to feel isolated and wants help understanding what she's experiencing.
How does Jenna react to Mia’s synesthesia? Describe her initial response and how it affects their friendship.
Jenna is initially confused and skeptical about Mia's synesthesia, which creates tension between them. Jenna’s lack of understanding makes Mia feel more isolated.
Describe how Mia’s experience in art class helps her understand her synesthesia better.
Mia’s experience in art class makes her realize that her synesthesia influences her perception of colors in unique ways, which can sometimes set her apart from others.
True/False:
Mia learns that synesthesia is a common condition that many people have.
False
True/False:
Mia is excited to meet other people with synesthesia online.
True
True/False:
Mia feels completely comfortable with her synesthesia in chapter 6.
False
How does Mia’s family respond when they learn about her synesthesia? Do you think they reacted well? Why or why not?
Mia’s family is surprised, but they try to be supportive.
How does Jenna’s reaction to Mia’s synesthesia show the challenges Mia might face with friends?
Jenna’s skepticism shows that Mia might struggle to get friends to understand and accept her condition.
Are Mia’s feelings about her synesthesia evolving? Does she see it as more of a gift or a challenge at this point?
Mia seems to be recognizing that her synesthesia is both a gift and a challenge. She is beginning to appreciate it as something special.
Why is Mia still worried about her synesthesia even after meeting Dr. Randolph?
She worries that others, especially her friends, will see her as strange or different.
Should Mia have kept her synesthesia secret from her friends? Why or why not?
she did the right thing by being open, as it allows her to be herself.
Why does Mia start to feel embarrassed about her synesthesia in class?
Mia feels embarrassed because her classmates don’t understand why she uses unusual colors in her art, which makes her feel like an outsider.