Okay for Now
This eighth-grade boy is the main character of the novel and moves to a new town with his family.
Who is Doug Swieteck?
He is the baby Jonas’s family cares for, who later becomes very important to him.
Who is Gabriel?
This person is seriously ill and is the reason Conor is struggling emotionally.
Who is Conor's mom?
This family member begins showing signs of memory loss during the story.
Who is Lolo?
In the short story "Seventh Grade," what does Victor say in French class in an attempt to trick his crush Teresa into thinking that he knows the language?
What is "Wee-wee-gee Grandma in September"?
Doug’s brother returns from this war injured, which changes the way Doug sees him.
What is the Vietnam War?
Jonas is chosen for this special and rare job during the Ceremony of Twelve.
What is the Receiver of Memory?
The monster appears to Conor at exactly this time each night.
What is 12:07?
Merci attends this private school in Florida thanks to a scholarship.
What is Seaward Pines Academy?
From the short story "Hover": Rebecca decides to name the ghost this, even though she hasn't seen it herself.
Who is Laura?
Doug and his family move to this fictional small town in New York at the beginning of the book.
What is Marysville?
The community where Jonas lives is based on this idea, where everything is controlled and the same.
What is sameness?
This type of tree is what the monster is made from and symbolizes healing and strength.
What is a yew tree?
Who is Edna Santos?
From the Hollow podcast: What nickname do Jack, Jill and Adam give to the Horseman?
Who is DH?
The names of Doug's brothers
Who is Lucas and Christopher?
This color represented Jonas’s ability to see beyond and notice what others can’t.
What is red?
Conor must face this powerful emotion as he deals with his mother’s illness.
What is grief (or acceptance)?
The name of the Egyptian God that Michael Clarke wnated to dress as for the Fall Festival.
Who is Anubis?
What is "Maple Street"?
Doug often hides this item under his shirt to escape from his difficult life
What is Jane Eyre (the book)?
This emotion is missing from the community, and Jonas learns about it through memories.
What is love?
"Some people are good, others are bad, and some are _____________."
What is "in between"?
What event does the Merci Suarez novel end on?
What is Nochebuena (Christmas)?
Name the species of the creatures from Professor Hugo's international zoo from the short story "Zoo."
Who are the horse spider monkey people of Kahn?