Chapter 16
What does Giselle's dad always carry around with him? (Something from his time in the Army)
US Army Survival Manual. He was in the army and served in Operation Desert Storm
Who are the "head duck" and "ducklings"?
The doctor and the nurses.
What did Giselle's dad find in their backyard, last Halloween?
A baby owl that was hurt.
Who is/are discharged from the hospital at the beginning of this chapter?
Giselle's mom and dad.
What does grandma Regine give Giselle to wear when she is leaving the hospital?
A black dress that she will wear to Isabelle's funeral that is happening that same day.
Why was Giselle's dad discharged from the army?
He contracted an eye infection.
What is the "good news" that the doctor gives Giselle?
That she will be wearing shades when she does out. (This is after he tells her that she can't do all of the things she likes such as drawing, swimming, watching movies).
Who does Giselle's parents call about the owl?
How do the doctor and Aunt Leslie know each other?
They went to medical school together.
Why does Giselle panic when grandpa Marcus pulls up with the car?
She starts to think "A car, A road, If I hit my head again, I might die."
What did Giselle's dad want to be, before deciding to join the army? (After he returns, he pursues this career)
A lawyer
Whose slippers is Giselle wearing when the doctor helps her to get up and practice walking?
Isabelle's slippers. Someone brought Isabelle's slippers to the hospital, instead of Giselle's.
Where did Giselle's dad find the owl?
In their avocado tree
Why does Giselle think that her parents are staying away from her on purpose?
She is worried that her parents might be angry with her for not dying, and for sticking around to constantly remind them of Isabelle.
Where does Giselle end up, at the end of chapter 20?
At the funeral home, where Isabelle's funeral is taking place.
When does Giselle wake up?
On the 5th day, as said by her dad.
Giselle says "let's go home" to her mom, does the doctor agree that she can go home now?
No. He say's "not so fast" which means, not yet.
What was special about this owl?
It is a type of burrowing owl that was on the endangered species list.
What is Uncle Patrick's job?
He owns a record label and signed a new artist to his record label that was one of Isabelle's favorite artists.
How does Giselle feel about "head duck" in this chapter?
She says he seems like a different person. Less arrogant. She seems to be liking him better than before.
Why does Giselle's parents want to get out of the hospital as soon as possible?
So they can have Isabelle's funeral. They don't want to have it without her.
What does Giselle have to give to "head duck"?
A "thank you" letter, as her mom always made her write thank you letters for gifts.
What is the fine for hurting or killing this type of owl (type of burrowing owl)?
What does Giselle say about her and Isabelle's dreams toward the end of chapter 19?
That she and Isabelle have the same dreams. They were extreme adventures. They were lucid dreamers and knew when they were dreaming.
What is "head ducks" name?
Dr. Emmanuel Aidoo