8th Grade
What does the word 'commune' mean? (1.2)
a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities.
What does the word 'grimace' mean? (1.9)
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face
What does the word 'recollections' mean? (1.13)
the action or faculty of remembering something
What does the word 'psychedelic' mean? (1.8)
drugs that alter a person's perception of reality
What does the word 'reluctant' mean? (2.5)
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
What sports teams is Zachary the captain of? (3.1)
football and soccer
How many families were at Garland Farms in the 1960s? (1.4)
fourteen
Why was Rain in the tree? (1.5)
She was picking plums.
Who is Zachary planning to nominate for eighth grade president? (3.6)
Capricorn Anderson
What was Miss Donnelly’s first name? (2.1)
Floramundi, meaning a world of flowers
What happened to Cap’s parents? (1.12)
They died in Namibia from malaria when they were serving in the Peace Corps.
Why was Rain also considered Capricorn’s teacher? (1.7)
Capricorn was homeschooled.
Who is Rain? (1.3)
Her real name is Rachel Esther Rosenblatt. She is Capricorn's unofficial grandmother.
According to Mrs. Donnelly, what is the key to Capricorn's heart? (2.4)
His grandmother, Rain
Who was Zach going to elect prior to the new kid's arrival? (3.7)
Hugh Winkleman
Who was Doc Cafferty? (1.10)
He was the town veterinarian, but would work on humans as he had six kids.
How does Cap react to the empty locker? (3.5)
He doesn't understand lockers as items are locked up.
Why does the police officer arrest Capricorn? (1.1)
Capricorn was arrested for driving without a license
Why did Miss Donnelly understand what Capricorn was going through? (2.2)
She lived on the same commune when she was younger with her parents.
Why didn't Cap call 911 when Rain fell? (1.6)
They don't have a phone. The closest one is in town.
What does "Rain always said that anger upsets the balance inside a person" really mean? (1.11)
If you only look at the anger, you can't see the good in the situation.
What does Zachary do to the school sign? (3.2)
changes the letters to make a funny message
What is important about the 8th grade presidential election? (3.3)
The tradition is to nominate the biggest loser to be president.
What did Rain say about problems? (1.14)
Talk it out, Think it out, and Work it out.