Chapter 1
The main character introduced
Who is George?
The news George gets about his car
what is bad news?
George has to do this after his workday
what is a long walk home?
Joy tells George riding the bus is a
what is a sign?
Something George will learn to overcome
What is negativity?
Georges's initial feeling about taking the bus every day
what is an inconvenience?
George feels
what is at a loss?
the sign given to George
what are the 10 rules for the ride of your life?
The first time George considered he needed to change
What is the Energy Bus?
The individual who influences Georges change
The long walk home gives George an opportunity for
what is self-reflection?
Rule number one
what is you're the driver of the bus?
These challenges make George feel what about life
George's car problems can symbolize this
what is lack of control?
George could face this because of his work ethic
what is job loss?
George's initial reaction to the rules
what is skepticism?
The flat tire symbolizes what
what is change?
The chapter’s combination of good and bad news hints at this type of change in George’s future
What is personal growth?
George is desperate for this
What is a happier life?
Joy emphasizes that following rules can lead to this outcome in George's life.
what is increased happiness?