Main Character
She is the protagonist of 'A Mango-Shaped Space'.
Who is Mia Winchell?
She is Mia's best friend, who initially struggles to understand Mia's condition.
Who is Jenna?
A major theme is Mia learning to accept and ____ her difference.
What is embrace?
The story begins with Mia being scolded in math class for this action.
What is using colors to solve problems?
Synesthesia causes a person to associate colors with these.
What are sounds or letters?
Mia has this unique condition that allows her to see sounds as colors.
What is synesthesia?
This person in Mia's family has a close bond with her and passed away before the novel's events.
Who is Mia's grandfather?
Mia grapples with this, which represents how she sees the world uniquely.
What is her identity?
Mia's cat Mango has had this problem affecting its health.
What is asthma?
This sense, often associated with synesthesia, allows Mia to see colors when she hears.
What is hearing?
This is Mia's age at the beginning of the story.
What is 13 years old?
This is the name of Mia's cat, who shares a special connection with her.
What is Mango?
This theme revolves around Mia's understanding of her family and their support.
What is the importance of family?
This event leads Mia to reveal her condition to her parents.
What is fainting during a school presentation?
Scientists and doctors describe synesthesia as a crossing of these in the brain.
What are neural pathways?
Mia's toe is painted this color for her grandfather's funeral.
What is mango?
Mia's younger brother with a talent in math and science.
Who is Zack?
The book highlights the value of understanding and respecting each individual’s _____ experiences.
What are unique?
Mia's participation in this group helps her connect with other people who have synesthesia.
What is a synesthesia support group?
This percentage of the population is estimated to have some form of synesthesia.
What is about 4%?
Mia finds comfort in the sound of this instrument, which her grandfather played.
What is the piano?
This person helps Mia come to terms with her synesthesia through a support group.
Who is Adam?
This theme is about overcoming personal struggles and finding one's own _____ of happiness.
What is path?
A critical turning point is when Mia runs away to find this individual.
Who is Billie, the synesthete artist?
Besides hearing and sight, synesthetes may experience a blending of these two other senses.
What are taste and touch?