Characters
The one who never did the "dirty work" themselves...
Who is Monk?
Straggler means...
person who becomes separated from the pack.
“Who’s your leader, wimp?”
Priscilla
List 2 examples of how students are bullied at the school
1. Paying for bathroom/hall passes
2. Getting their lunch money stolen
3. Physically beat up
How did Monk intimidate the other students at lunch?
With his switch blade - give himself "manicures"
New student who seems strong and fearless
Who is Priscilla?
Fate means...
something that is out of your control.
“Kid... you’re going to have to educate your girl friend...”
Monk Klutter
What causes the crowds to come running?
A Kobra smashes Melvin's skull against a locker
How much did Monk's bathroom/hall pass cost?
about a buck - $1
this character is described as the most interesting character in the school?
Who is Melvin?
Wittiness means...
Ability to be clever and make people laugh
“A pass for what this time?"
Melvin
What did the Klutter's Kobras do to the boys vs what they did to the girls?
Boys - bruises or lacerations
Girls - stolen lunch money or warning
Why did the narrator compare Priscilla to a serpent?
In the Garden of Eden, the snake is what "ended" the perfect world. In the text, Priscilla was the Serpent that ended Monk's perfect world?
The "wimps" in the text
Who are the Kobras?
Barred means...
to prevent entry or the exit of something
"Let's call it a pass for nerds...a loser fee."
A Kobra
How does Monk break his "own rule?"
Monk grabs Melvin himself. He never touches anyone. That's what the other guys do.
How was the narrator able to observe Melvin and Priscilla so closely?
Their lockers were in the same "bank"
Unnamed student at the school who is also scared of Monk?
Who is the Narrator?
Asseverate means....
to assert or stand up for something
"Priscilla bangs the door shut, twirls the lock, and strolls out of school. "
The narrator
What is the author's purpose of having Monk stuck in the locker for a week due to a blizzard?
He gets the punishment he deserves -- also known as karma.
How does the narrator initially describe Melvin and Priscilla?
The Odd Couple