Heartbeat
What is Dave's nickname? Why?
Heartbeat because he is so skinny
Why does Craig start taking steroids?
he wants to look bigger/have bigger muscles
normal
ordinary, usual
Is "Heartbeat" in 1st person or 3rd person point of view?
1st
Why does Dave wear extra clothes?
to look bigger/more muscular
What does "went cold turkey" mean?
to completely quit taking steroids
transform
to change completely
Is "Behind the Bulk" in 1st person or 3rd person point of view?
3rd person
What does Dave do at the party?
he gets hot and takes off his clothes
What physical problems does Craig have because of steroids?
lost his hair, acne on his back, swelling in face, chest pains
depressed
very sad
Who is the narrator of "Heartbeat"?
Dave
Why does Dave want to be bigger?
so his friends stop calling him "Heartbeat", so Sarah will like him
At the end of the story, what is the most important thing for Craig?
his family
weight
how heavy something is
Who is the narrator of "Behind the Bulk"?
the author
What is Dave's personality like?
he likes to tell jokes and use humor
What is the theme of this story?
the problems with taking too many steroids
illusion
an image different than what is real
What is a viewpoint?
how you see a situation