Characters
Who is the main character of the novel?
Janie Johnson
What item makes Janie realize something is wrong with her past?
A milk carton
What theme deals with knowing who you are?
Identity
How does Janie feel after seeing the milk carton?
Shocked and confused
What lesson does the novel teach about honesty?
Being honest is difficult but important.
What family has raised Janie since she was a baby?
The Johnson family
What was printed on the milk carton?
A missing child’s picture and information
What theme shows how keeping secrets can cause harm?
Secrets and honesty
What emotion does Janie feel when she lies to her parents?
Guilt.
What lesson does the novel teach about family?
Family is built on love and care
How old is Janie in the novel?
15 years old
What big secret does Janie keep for most of the novel?
That she might be a kidnapped child.
What theme focuses on trust between family members?
Family relationships
Why is Janie afraid to tell the truth?
She is scared of losing her family.
Who are the people Janie believes might be her real parents?
The Spring family
What does Janie do instead of telling her parents right away?
She investigates on her own.
What theme shows Janie struggling to understand who she really is?
Identity and belonging
What internal conflict does Janie face throughout the novel?
Choosing between the truth and protecting her family.
Why is Janie confused about who she is?
Because she finds out she might be kidnapped.
How does keeping the secret affect Janie?
It causes fear, stress, and confusion.
What theme shows that love is not only based on biology?
Family is about love, not just blood.
What feeling grows stronger the longer Janie keeps her secret?
Anxiety and fear.