Character Trivia
Who is the protagonist of Restart?
Chase Ambrose
What major event happens to Chase Ambrose at the start of the book?
He falls off a roof and suffers memory loss
What is one major theme of Restart?
Redemption & second chances
In which grade is Chase during the book?
8th grade
Who is the author of Restart?
Gordon Korman
Name two of Chase’s closest friends before his accident.
Aaron & Bear
Why does Chase lose his memory?
He suffers a head injury in the accident
How does Chase change throughout the book?
He goes from being a bully to a kinder person
What is the name of Chase’s school?
Hiawassee Middle School
What does Chase discover about his past self?
He was a bully before his accident
What club does Shoshanna Weber belong to?
The Video Club
How does Chase’s relationship with Brendan Espinoza change?
He starts off teasing Brendan but later becomes his friend
How does bullying play a role in the story?
Chase was a bully before, but his amnesia gives him a chance to change
Where does Chase volunteer during his redemption journey?
A senior center
Why do some characters struggle to trust Chase after his accident?
They remember his past behaviour as a bully
What is the name of Chase’s former best friend who encourages bad behaviour?
Bear Bratsky
What big choice does Chase face toward the end of the book?
Whether to return to his old bullying ways or continue his change
How does Chase prove he has truly changed?
He stands up against his former friends & helps his new ones
What role does video-making play in the story?
It helps Chase bond with new friends & find a passio
What is the climax of the novel?
Chase discovers Bear & Aaron’s plan to steal the medal
How does Chase’s mother feel about his transformation?
She supports his change and wants him to be better.
What surprising action does Chase take to stand up for himself?
He confronts Bear & Aaron and refuses to be part of their schemes
How does Chase’s story connect to second chances?
His memory loss gives him the chance to become a better person
What moment signifies Chase’s complete redemption?
He returns the stolen medal and gains true friends
Why is Chase’s memory loss both a blessing and a challenge?
It erases his past mistakes but also his identity