Characters
Comprehension Q's
Closure
All Things Caitlin
Vocabulary
100
Caitlin suggests that her Dad should come this person, who is her couselor at school.
Who is Mrs. Brook
100
In Ch. 21 Mrs. Brook is not at school for a few days. Where did she go and why did she have to go?
What is her sister's house and taking care of her sister during a difficult pregnancy.
100
What did Caitlin decide would help her and her Dad find closure?
What is finishing Devon's chest.
100
Caitlin is the greatest ________ in the state of Virginia.
What is artist
100
Define "easel"
What is a stand or frame for displaying an artist's work/canvas.
200
This person calls to check on Dad and Caitlin in Ch. 20 and Caitlin answers the phone.
Who is Aunt Jolee (or Aunt JoJo)
200
Why were Caitlin's fingers all bloody and scratched up in Ch. 27?
What is her fingers were bloody and scratched up because she tried to cut an oak tree with a quarter because she needed quarter cut wood to finish Devon's chest.
200
Name two other characters who need to find closure after the tragedy.
Who are Caitlin's Dad, Michael, Michael's Dad, Josh.
200
While working on completing Devon's chest, what does Caitlin carve underneath of it?
What is the name "Scout".
200
Define "hinges"
What are flexible metal pieces that attach to doors, drawers, or gates to allow them to open and close.
300
Caitlin meets this person at the Fundraiser. He helps her draw faces.
Who is Mr. Walters
300
Describe the major similarity between Caitlin, Michael, and Josh.
What is they are all directly related to the shooting at Virginia Dare Middle School. Caitlin's brother was killed, Michael's mother was killed, and Josh's cousin was one of the shooters.
300
Name the 3 people Caitlin asks about finding closure.
Who is her Dad, Mrs. Brook, and Michael.
300
True or False: Caitlin loves to use colors in her drawings.
What is False.
300
Define "Closure"
What is the act of bringing to an end; a conclusion
400
This character becomes completely overwhelmed when William H's assistant is absent for the day and he makes an incorrect comment about Caitlin.
Mr. Mason the PE Teacher
400
Mrs. Brook mentions that this group needs some lessons on finesse and friendship.
Who are the fifth graders.
400
Who helps convince Caitlin's Dad that finishing Devon's chest might help bring closure for both of them?
Who is Mrs. Brook?
400
What gift does Mr. Walters give Caitlin at the dedication ceremony? (hint: 2 items)
What are pastels and a sketchbook?
400
Define "pinnie"
What is a cloth jersey used in sports games or PE classes.
500
This person stands up for Caitlin when Josh calls her a freak on the playground.
Who is Michael?
500
On the playground Caitlin witness Josh crying. How does she show empathy for him?
What is Caitlin sits next to him and pats his back.
500
What symbol did Caitlin add to Devon's chest that is representative of their nicknames for each other?
What is a mockingbird.
500
Devon used to say that Caitlin reminds him of Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird. Which character does Caitlin decide her father reminds her of?
Who is Atticus?
500
Define "dedication"
What is a ceremony that marks the opening of a building, monument, or special place.
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