Carley and other characters
Who becomes Carleys closet friend at school?
Toni
How many kids (not including Carley) do the Murphys have?
3
What subject does Carley usually espesically enjoy in school?
Writting and Reading
What is Carley carrying all her stuff in at the start of the book?
A garbage bag.
What difficult decision does Carley face near the end of the book?
Whether to return to her mother or stay connected to the Murphys.
Which Murphy brother is closest to Carley in age?
Daniel.
What sport/sports do the Murphy boys often play?
Basketball and Hockey.
What is the name of the foster mom?
Julie Murphy.
Do the murphys have a pet?
No.
Why does Carley feel uncomfortable when the Murphys hug her?
She is not used to physical affection.
When did Daniel start warming up to Carley?
When she helped him with his basketball.
What nickname does Carley sometimes use for Mrs. Murphy?
“The Amazing Mrs. Murphy.”
What makes Carley uncomfortable when she first lives with the Murphys?
Their kindness and affection feel unfamiliar to her.
What injury does Carley’s mother suffer during the abuse incident?
She ends up hospitalized in a coma.
Why does Carley struggle when people praise her or show affection?
She believes she does not deserve love or attention.
Why did Michal Eric keep Mr. Long neck?
Because it was a gift from Carley, and a way to remember her.
Why was Michal Eric in the hospital?
He had a seizure.
Why didn't the foster mom let Carley call her mom?
Because she didn't want to build a even bigger emotional bond with Carley knowing she was leaving soon.
What colour was Mr. Longneck?
Purple with yellow poka dots
Why did Carley get put with the Murphys in the first place?
Because Dennis abused her, and her mom.
What was the name of the boy Carley hung like a christmas ordanment by his overalls?
Jimmy Partin.
Why was Daniel so mean to Carley in the first place?
Jealousy and resentment. He feels that Carley is invading his home and taking up too much of his mother's time and attention.
Angel.
Was Carley happy to go with her mother or did she want to stay with the murphys?
While she loves her mother and finds closure in realizing her mom tried to protect her, she also longs to stay with the Murphys.
Why does Carley believe her name is terribly unlucky?
It has exactly 13 letters in it.