CHARACTER INTERACTIONS
Who agrees to help Brendan film Leaf Man, even though he is busy Mr. Solway project?
Chase. He agrees after Brendan asks for help
Which character returns to Hiawassee after attending Melton Conservatory?
Joel Weber.
What feeling makes Brendan jealous of Chase at the start of Chapter 15?
Brendan likes Kimberly, who seems interested in Chase.
Choose a mood word for Brendan’s Leaf Man stunt as the dogs chase him.
Chaotic, comic, or frantic; the syrup, leaves, and dogs create it.
When Chase encourages Brendan during the Leaf Man setup, how does that interaction affect Brendan?
It gives Brendan support to carry on with his risky, awkward video plan.
What change in Shoshanna’s opinion of Chase is clear when she talks to her parents?
She once hated and distrusted him but now thinks the new Chase is kind and may be her friend.
What does Shoshanna’s worry about telling Joel her video partner reveal about her?
She cares about Joel’s feelings and knows that trusting Chase may hurt him.
What mood is created when Shoshanna’s mother discovers her with Chase at Heaven on Ice?
Tense or uncomfortable; her shocked reaction and sharp commands create it.
How does Shoshanna’s work with Chase on Mr. Solway video change their relationship?
They become genuine partners and begin to trust and like each other, despite their history.
What does Joel’s decision to open the window while practicing suggest about his attitude toward Chase?
He may be beginning to allow Chase near him and to share his music, even if he
has not forgiven him.
Joel describes his school return through fear and expectation of danger. What does that reveal about the lasting effect of bullying?
He remains watchful and unsafe even before anyone actually threatens him.
How do Joel’s thoughts about returning to school create an uneasy mood?
He expects danger and imagines being unprotected, so readers anticipate something going wrong.
When Shoshanna defends Chase to her parents, how do her words affect both their view of her and her own thinking about Joel?
Her parents are alarmed that she trusts Chase; she considers whether Joel could return home because Chase has changed.
After learning about Brendan’s scar, how does Chase’s view of his former self change?
He understands more concretely how casually cruel he was and feels deep guilt and shame.
Why does Chase feel ashamed when he hears Joel playing piano at home?
He recognizes that he and his friends targeted Joel partly for the talent he now
admires.
How does the mood shift when Joel opens the window for Chase to hear the piano?
It shifts from fear and awkwardness toward cautious hope; Joel makes a small
welcoming gesture.
Compare how Brendan and Joel respond to Chase’s apology or changed behavior.
Brendan accepts the new Chase and continues their friendship; Joel believes Chase
has changed but remains hurt by the bullying.
Trace one step in Joel’s gradual change from the video-club meeting to the final scene at his house. Why is this development believable?
ANSWER:
At the meeting Joel believes Chase’s apology but still hates him. Later he opens the window for Chase; at the end he resumes playing with Chase in the house. Trust grows slowly
Compare Chase’s thoughts before and after Brendan tells him about
the drinking-fountain injury. How does this move his development forward?
Before, Chase knows his reputation is bad in general. After learning a specific harm
and seeing Brendan’s scar, he understands its personal impact and takes responsibility.
Compare the mood at Chase’s first meeting with Joel in video club and the mood of the final scene in the Weber house. What details create the change?
The meeting is painful and hostile despite the apology; the ending is cautiously