Characters
I am known as "Ketchup Boy" and am picked on often, but just keep coming back trying to earn friendship from the cool kids.
David Hallenback
This is the job that Eric does to earn some spare money.
Dog-Sitting/Dog-Walking
What nickname does Eric assign to Cody?
Weasel
What item does Griffin try to "win" from Eric?
Eric's Basketball
“I’m a good guy to be friends with...But I’m a lousy enemy.”
Griffin
I am the ringleader of my group. I command power over them and manipulate them. I make others uncertain of my motives.
Griffin Connelly
What is the name of the girl that Mary says is being picked-on by the other girls in her group?
Chantal Williams
What does Griffin steal from Eric when he is over at his house?
$27 of Rudy's money and a CD from Eric's dad
When Griffin helps the elderly at the supermarket, he refuses payment. What does he say he is earning instead?
Trust
"I’m just as bad as the rest of them."
Eric
I am the protector of the group and am very loyal to the leader of my group. I am skilled in fighting.
Cody "Hatchet Face"
Name the place where Eric moves from and where he moves to.
Ohio to Long Island, New York
What mental health condition does Eric's dad suffer from?
Schizophrenia
Griffin like to take items from people when he commits petty theft. What does he call the items?
Souvenirs
"in the end we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK Jr.)
I am the main character of the story. I often struggle with knowing when to step in to help others who are being bullied.
Eric
What is unusual about the town that Eric moves to?
There is a pet cemetary.
What is the name of the chat messaging platform that Mary invites Eric to join?
Instant Messenger (IM)
When Eric visits Griffin's house, he lies to his mom about parental supervision. What does he tell his mom that Griffin's dad is doing?
Taking a Shower
“Shut up, Eric. Or maybe next time it will be you.”
Griffin
I am the counselor who plays Jeopardy as part of my efforts to prevent bullying.
Mr. Floyd
What is the name of the school that Eric attends?
Belport Middle School
What experiment does Mr. Scofield, the English teacher, talk to his class about?
When Eric visits Griffin's house, what does Eric tell his mom that they are doing?
Playing Ping-Pong
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
David Hallenback