Plot
What is the exposition of the novel. Describe it.
We are introduced to Georges and Safer. Georges moves into a new apartment.
an educated guess
inference
The gym teacher who connects with Georges
Ms. Warner
Safer's older brother who goes to HS.
Pigeon
Describe the taste test
Every student in the class tastes a mystery chemical. Those who don't taste it are said to be destined for love or death.
Describe the rising action of the novel.
Georges joins the spy club and him and Safer spy on Mr. X
When the author speeds up or slows down a story.
pacing
The science teacher who does the taste test
Mr. Landau
The protagonist or main character
Georges
What does the blue circle symbolize for the members of the blue team.
Friendship/sticking together
What is the turning point?
When Georges finds out Mr. X is a lie.
The feeling of the author in a given text.
Tone
The bully
Dallas
Energetic young character who is the lookout for the spy club.
Candy
How does Georges find out about spy club in the beginning of the book?
What is the falling action of the novel?
We find out Mom has been in the hospital. Safer apologizes to Georges and admits the truth.
When the author hints at something thats going to happen later in the novel.
foreshadowing
Georges old friend who now sits with the cool kids.
Mysterious character who is afraid of everything.
Safer
Why doesn't Safer ever leave his apartment complex?
He is afraid of everything.
How is the story resolved?
Mom comes home, Candy is starting school.
red herrings
Georges new friend who loves to draw.
Bob English
Is fired from his job and forced to move.
Georges' Dad
Describe how Georges finds out that Mr. X is not real.
He catches Safer lying about being in Mr. X's apartment. He walks in on him in his own apartment when he was supposed to be in Mr. X's.