Vocabulary
The term "woe" means:
a feeling of great sadness or upset
After Junior tells Rowdy that he's transfering to Reardan, how does Rowdy react?
Rowdy punches Junior and cries
This figure of speech makes a comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
Who is Junior's primary love interest, and how is she described?
Penelope is described as beautiful, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is high on the social hierarchy of Reardan, and Junior calls her the "queen."
Junior has this medical condition, which comes with seizures, fluid buildup in the brain, and a large head.
Hydrocephalus
The term "redundant" means:
Unnecessary or no longer needed
After realizing that the reservation school has not updated its books in more than thirty years, how does Junior react?
He throws a book and hits Mr. P in the face
The sentence, "Life is like a journey," is an example of:
Simile
What hobby does Junior love more than anything, and why does he love it?
He loves drawing because it allows him to express himself universally
What is a reservation, and why were they created by the US government?
He realizes that if he stays on the reservation, his hope will be killed
Turn the following sentence into a metaphor:
"Her voice was music."
Her voice was like music
What shocking thing does Junior's sister do at the end of chapter twelve?
She runs off and gets married to a poker player.
After Junior punches Roger, how does his social status change, and why?
His social status improves because he was willing to stand up for himself against Roger, which was a fight that he had no chance of winning. Roger respected his eagerness to defend himself despite the impossible odds.
Use the term "defying" in a sentence
She defied the odds by winning the championship
In "Revenge Is My Middle Name," how does Rowdy get back at the Andruss brothers for bullying Junior?
He cuts off their braids and shaves their eyebrows
Write an example of a simile AND an example of a metaphor, not from our class notes or worksheet.
Life is a puzzle
She was like a mother hen
etc...
Junior has two "best" friends. Name and describe them both, then decide who is the better friend.
Gordy - originally cold and standoffish, but opens up to Junior and shows him the school library
What does Junior mean when he describes himself as a "part-time Indian?"
Junior means that he feels out of place in Reardan because he is Indian, and he feels out of place on the rez because he goes to an all-white school. Junior feels like he doesn't belong anywhere.
Use the term "contradictory" in a sentence.
Their two opinions were so contradictory that they couldn't come to an agreement.
What is Mary's dream, and how is it different from Junior's?
Mary wants to become a romance author. Junior wants to become a cartoonist/artist
Like a star, she pulled him into her orbit and refused to let go.
So far, Junior has met two teachers: Mr. Dodge, and Mr. P. Compare and contrast the two teachers. How are they similar and different, and how do they treat Junior?
Mr. P - a sad, tired man trying to make up for his wrongdoings against Indians. Treats Junior kindly, despite the injury he causes
Mr. Dodge - a cruel and racist teacher who mocks Junior for correcting one of his lectures
During their one and only conversation Mr. P tells Junior that the school's goal used to be: "kill the Indian to save the child." What does this mean?
"Purify" Indian children by teaching them to act white and deny their culture.