CHAPTER 1
How does the author indicate when the characters are signing?
BOLD letters
Who was a part of “The Posse”?
Thomas, Jeremy and Theo
Who did Palma prefer to interpret for her? A professional interpreter or Theo?
Theo
What are the names of the brother and sister that live next door to each other, who first bought from Ivy?
Harry and Hazel
Why does Ivy have so many emotional break downs when she is with Theo?
Because she feels safe with him
What is Theo’s Mother’s name?
Palma
How did “the posse” know Palma was on the phone?
The light flashed
How did Thomas communicate with the doctor?
Writing notes and lip reading
What are some (at least 2) things that Ivy heard children had to interpret for their parents?
Divorce and awkward medical appointments
Who was calling for Theo during the party?
Ivy's Dad
What is Theo’s Brother’s name?
Jeremy
How did IVY know sign language?
Her dad is deaf
What two things did Theo say deafness was?
It was ‘weird’ and made him feel like an ‘other’
How did Theo feel about Harry and Hazel wanting to learn Sign Language?
He was not happy, he thought they didn’t take it seriously
Who did he use to make the call through the TTY?
A relay operator
What are the 2 worlds Theo feels suspended between?
Deaf and Hearing
What percentage of hearing and deaf marriages fail?
90%
Where did Ivy invite Theo to go with her?
The grocery store
What was the place where “not long ago everyone could sign”?
Martha’s Vineyard
Why did Ivy's Dad (Dr. Roper) call Theo during the party?
To tell Theo his dad was in the hospital
Most Deaf individuals marry other deaf individuals (true or false)
TRUE
Did Ivy's mother know sign language?
NO
Why did Ivy get upset when Theo said that deafness was weird?
Because everyone thought that and she was tired of explaining
Why did Theo think signing was a “major pain”?
There are too many limitations, like in the dark or if their hands are busy
Why does IVY blame herself for her mom leaving?
She felt as if she was unable to fix things and felt like a burden