Characters
The person who tells Jay what truly happened to Jun
Who is his mother?
This is how you could describe Jay's relationship with his dad.
What is distant and/or awkward?
"Swings swaying slightly."
Alliteration
How does Jay find out Jun died? Set the scene
He was playing video games on a Saturday. His dad came home from work and tried to get his attention. He refused to pause the game. His dad blurted it out. Jay tried chasing him down and getting answers, but his dad avoided him.
In the prologue, what does Jay mourn?
A puppy.
This is the person who Jay feels closest to in the beginning of the story; his bestie.
Who is Seth?
This is how you would describe Jay's relationship with Em.
What is... they don't get along. Em doesn't take things seriously. However, they do love each other.
"An overcast sky hangs overhead."
Personification
How does Jay finally convince his parents to let him go to the Philippines?
He tells them Grace asked him to come.
What is one of Ms. A's hobbies?
Gardening, boxing, beekeeping
This is the person that we haven't met yet but is related to Jay.
Who is his brother Chris?
This is how you would describe Jay's relationship with his family in the Philippines.
He doesn't really have one with anyone besides Jun.
Simile
What happens at Jay's first dinner in the Philippines?
Tito Maning grills him with questions and judges all of his answers. A lot of passive aggressive comments are made. Jay realizes he doesn't know their expectations of proper manners.
What is the name of Ms. Broncatello's 4runner?
This is the person that provides Jay the warmest welcome to the Philippines.
Who is Angel?
Used to be close; they became distant; Jay left him behind when he got busy.
"It's less a space for someone else to enter the conversation and more a vacuum sucking us into Tito Maning's judgement."
Metaphor
Why does Grace ditch Jay?
Grace has a date with Jessa. He leaves her to explore with Jessa's sister, Mia.
What is one of the themes of the book so far?
Identity, honesty, (answers may vary depending on evidence)
This is the person that Grace reveals that she's dating.
Who is Jessa?
This is how you would describe Jay's relationship with Mia.
Playful, fun
“Jun is dead- his life ended. And here I am, sitting in my living room, on the other side of the world, a can of Coke on the coffee table, playing a video game on an enormous, wall-mounted TV, college on the docket.”
Juxtaposition
What happens in Tito Maning's office?
Jay tries breaking into the office to search for Jun's letters, but he finds a drawer locked. Angel finds him, and helps him break in. Jay does not find the letters.
What is one of Ms. Broncatello's bucket list states to visit THAT MS. A has ALREADY been to?
Wyoming