Chapters
What is Chapter 1, "Gnome Run"?
Alex underage drunk drives and crashes into his neighbor's lawn gnome. He is then arrested and taken to the hospital.
What is a word meaning sad and sorry?
pathetic
Who is the main character and narrator?
Alex Gregory
What is the title of this novel?
"Notes from the Midnight Driver"
What does Sol call Laurie?
"Your wife"
What is Chapter 2, "The Wake-Up"?
Alex wakes up in the hospital and learns how he's injured himself. His parents come to visit him and they begin arguing.
What is a word meaning to open by leverage?
Pried
Who is Alex's best friend since they were both young?
Laurie Flynn
Who is the author of this novel?
Jordan Sonnenblick
Where is Dad moving?
Philadelphia
What is Chapter 3, "Day of the Dork-Wit"?
What is Chapter 3, "Day of the Dork-Wit"?Alex's mom grounds him. He is made fun of at school by Bryan Gilson until his best friend Laurie intervenes.
What is a word meaning extraordinary or weird?
uncanny
Who is Alex's mother and the one who grounds him after his accident?
Mrs. Janet Gregory
What is the definition of groggy?
Tired or a little sick
What is the definition of "quelled"?
Stopped
What is Chapter 4, "My Day In Court"?
Alex goes to court and pleads guilty. He is sentenced to community service hours and has his drivers' license suspended.
What is a word meaning used to make an effect?
Rhetorical
Who is the judge who sentenced Alex and responds to his letters?
Judge Trent
What is the point of view used to narrate this novel?
First person point of view
What is the definition of "stipulated"?
Expressly stated, as in a contract
What is Chapter 5, "Solomon"?
Alex describes the nursing home, the nurses, and first seeing and meeting Solomon. After this, he writes a letter to Judge Trent begging her to reassign him.
What is a word meaning a bloody mess?
carnage
Who is the elderly man Alex spends time with at the nursing home for his community service hours?
Mr. Solomon Lewis
What is one of Sol's nicknames for Alex - means little boy
"Boychik", "Mr.Um"
What is the definition of "obligatory"?
Required, or expected - as in, "you have to"