Characters
August, Via, August's Dad (Nate), Poppa, and Tata
Via likes the sound of ____. She likes how words you don't understand explain things you can't understand.
Science
Why did Summer first sit with August?
She had empathy toward his situation. She felt sorry for him.
How do you think August's parents both being from immigrant families affected their relationship when they met?
They had a similar family history and experiences, something they could bond over.
War and Peace is really just a ______.
Soap Opera
Why did the author choose that quote for Summer on p. 118?
Why did Summer warn her mother about August's appearance?
She knew her mother was very honest. She didn't want to make August feel bad coming to her house.
How does Mom being so into August's costumes help her?
During all the ER trips with August, _____ was always there for Mom.
Grans
Why was Via unable to go to school?
She was thinking of her Grans. It was the first thought she had in the morning, making it hard for her to think about anything else.
Why was Summer mad and hurt about the way August was treating her?
He was basing his opinion of her off of what someone else did. He judged her not on her actions, but the actions of Jack.
How were Via and Eleanor able to become friends?
Via stopped being friends with Miranda and Ella. They spent time apart (middle school) and were able to make new impressions/opinions about each other.
When Mom picked up August from school with his stomachache, "______" was put away.
"Via's mom"
Why could Via tell that something was wrong with August besides being sick?
Because he's usually tough when it comes to sickness and medical issues.
Why did Summer have two different Halloween costumes?
How might Via carrying the mutant gene affect her future?
She may choose not to birth children. She may choose to adopt.
Summer found out about the game _______.
Plague
Why is Via able to convince August to go back to school?
She reminds him of the things he likes about school. She hurts his pride by mentioning him being treated like a baby or someone with special needs. She tells him not wanting to go to school can be normal.
What might Summer have been thinking when she went to the bathroom and called her mom to come get her from Savannah's party? (p.122,123)
She may have decided that she didn't want to be friends with people who would make her stop being friends with someone else. She may have thought a boyfriend wasn't worth losing a friend.