Characters
This character dies due to an allergic reaction
Simon
Why was everyone in detention?
They had their phones in class (planted phones)
Yale’s a family tradition – my grandfather was a visiting scholar there and moved his whole family from Columbia to New Haven when he got tenure. All his kids, including my dad, went to undergrad there, and it’s where my parents met. They always say our family wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for Yale.
The pressure for Bronwyn to be successful
Why could Nate be guilty of Simon's murder
1. He already has a record
This word means "short, using few words"
Terse
This character would be described as "dependent"
Addy
What was in the cup of water that Simon drank?
Peanut Oil
My phone chimes, and I pull it out of my pocket. Hey, handsome.
I duck my head to hide the grin that’s suddenly tugging at my mouth, and text back: Hey.
Can I see you tonight?
Bad time. Call you later?
OK miss you.
Keely’s talking to my mother, her eyes bright with interest. She’s not faking it. Keely isn’t only beautiful; she’s what Nonny calls “sugar all the way through.” A genuinely sweet girl. Every guy at Bayview wishes he were me.
Miss you too.
Why could Cooper be guilty of murdering Simon?
1. He's accused of steroid use (could ruin a future baseball career)
2. He's cheating (could ruin his relationship)
We used this word to describe Charles
Rangy
This character's dad prioritizes baseball over academics
Cooper
What reason does Bronwyn give for her involvement in everything academic and extra-curricular?
She's doing it for her sister too
“She’s smart and careful. Not the type to end up here.”
Nate says this about Bronwyn. It helps show the contrast between their two personalities
List 2 reasons Addy could be guilty of Simon's murder
1. her secret was about to get out (she cheated on Jake)
2. Lied about being at the nurse
3. Offered no help when Simon was going into shock in detention
Contradictory terms that appear together (ex. Jumbo Shrimp)
oxymoron
This character has secret computer hacking skills
Maeve
What happened to Nate's mom? (Where did she go?)
Oregon - she moved after leaving her family due to her cocaine addiction
“You wearing that, Ads?”
It’s not a criticism, exactly, but I’m in Ashton’s college sweatshirt and Jake’s never liked me in shapeless clothes. “It’ll be cold at the beach,” I say tentatively, and he grins.
“I’ll keep you warm. Put on something a little cuter, huh?”
Jake's controlling personality/Addy's insecurity
What is the name of the teacher in detention?
Mr. Avery
"jock," "brains," "criminal," "athlete" are all examples of high school ___________
cliques
Simon's only real friend
Janae
What was Maeve's illness?
Leukemia
“Secrets are currency. That’s how I run things.”
Simon - His gossip app thrives on secrets, and this attitude makes him both feared and resented, fueling motives for his murder.
Why does Bronwyn look guilty of murdering Simon?
1. Her secret: cheating to pass a class (could impact her getting into college and ruining her family's legacy)
Detective Lopez tells Nate he's the "obvious outlier and _________________"
scapegoat